A Community Forum for sharing practice experiences, advice and support, in a time of change and occupational adjustment...
As the global community reacts to the COVID-19 pandemic, clinicians, service users and the public are having to adjust to new ways of living and working. In an uncertain climate, occupational balance, engagement and participation will be inevitably affected. Whilst fundamental to slowing the spread of the virus, social distancing and isolation are also likely to impact on physical and mental health and well-being...
Occupational Therapy Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic - WFOT Public Statement:
'The COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound impact on the lives, health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities worldwide... As a profession, we recognise the consequences and changes that are occurring in how people access and undertake their occupations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. These include, but are not limited to: accessing resources, activities of daily living, communication, mobility, social isolation, displacement, mental health and wellbeing. Occupational therapists understand the vital need to access and use infection control measures, combined with the need to sustain good psychological, mental health and stamina in order to stay safe and healthy. Occupational therapists will be working with people to develop strategies to facilitate continued access to their occupations. These will include, but will not be limited to: individual, family, community, social and environmental adaptation, mental health, assistive technology and telehealth.'
> Read more from the World Federation of Occupational Therapists
In the spirit of care and collaboration, The Occupational Therapy Hub offers you this dedicated space for open dialogue, on themes such as (but not limited to):
Adapting occupational therapy practice
Adapting occupational therapy education and studies
Supporting specific client groups
Coping strategies, to offer fellow colleagues or those you support
We invite you to engage below, in discussions that have the potential to support you and others, worldwide.
All the best,
The Occupational Therapy Hub Team hubteam@theOThub.com
Staying well when social distancing
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has issued advice to support those who are undertaking social distancing to get through the next few weeks. Read their advice here. N.B. This information is from the UK professional body, but recommendations are applicable to other countries too.