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If you are a practitioner, or are studying to become one, you will likely spend countless hours exploring the concepts of activity analysis (1), purposeful activity, treatment strategies and various methods of assessment. However, definitions of occupational therapy often state that we work with the 'whole' patient. In our current medical environment, with its emphasis on productivity, do we actually take the time to treat the 'whole patient'? As I pass through the 38th year of my career as an occupational therapist (OT), it is a question that I frequently ask myself. I entered our field as a 'non-traditional' student - having spent four years in the military, followed by six more as a school counsellor, before discovering the field, quite by accident one day. Why do I see working with the 'whole patient' as being so very important in delivering quality occupational therapy? Clients don't suddenly wake up one day thinking "Gee, I think I’ll go see an OT." They are sent to us - usually not of their own choice. They are often in pain and frightened of the long term consequences of an injury, condition, or state in the ageing process. Most would rather be anywhere other than sitting in with us. In the years I spent as an associate professor, I always advised my students to be conscious of the following: In those first few minutes of contact, TWO assessments are taking place. You are assessing the diagnosis and its impact on your client's activities of daily living (ADLs). But they are also assessing you. Do you seem interested in them as a person, or do you come across as in a hurry to finish with them and get onto the next patient? Do they feel they can trust you - both in terms of your skills, as well as concern for them? In truth, not all of this flows from altruism on my part. One of the issues we frequently have with clients is engagement with the home program we provide them. I want my clients to understand that, for each 45-60 minute session I spend with them, they are the most important person in the room. It's this involvement that supports with their attendance to their care plan and recovery. Occupational Therapy is a collaborative approach, which supports with engagement in goals and recovery through purposeful activity. Plus, in all honesty, I want them to feel a bit guilty if they are not doing that home program. Sneaky yes, but I’ve found that it works! Developing a therapeutic relationship (2) has always been important to me, but building rapport is just as important. The process of developing that rapport does not even have to be intentional; it should be a part of who you are, how you treat anyone who walks through the doors of your clinic. One of the faculty in our program was an older psychiatric occupational therapist, who came to us from the UK. Her name was Patricia O'Kane, so we assumed she was Irish. Most of her career had likely been in the 1950s-60s, based on her stories of work in various psychiatric hospitals. She had been 'classically trained', meaning that she proceeded from a psychoanalytic framework. She related a story that has stayed with me across the years (even though I primarily work in physical disabilities)... Early in her career she worked in locked wards and she would remove the ring of keys that staff wore around their neck to enter a ward. Almost immediately, when entering one women's ward, she would encounter a naked patient, who lay with her head and most of her torso under a cast iron heater. We will call the woman 'Gloria'. She would always greet the patient with a "Good morning Gloria!" Gloria never replied, or acknowledged this greeting. Months passed, the first psychotherapeutic medications (likely lithium), began to appear in these hospitals. A short number of days later, a young woman entered Patricia's office fully clothed and neatly groomed. To Pat’s surprise, the young woman addressed her, stating: "Ms O’Kane, my name is Gloria and I wanted you to know that the greeting and sight of your ankles every morning for the past year was what helped me maintain some semblance of sanity." Now this is what I mean by unintentionally building rapport. Gloria was not one of Dr. O'Kane's patients. Rather, out of her own caring, Patricia had reached out to this woman, on a daily basis. As an occupational therapist, I want to establish some medium of rapport with any patient or family member I meet in the hospital. I will make a special effort to help my clients feel comfortable and valued when working with me. But I also want that effort to extend to the elderly gentleman I run into in the hallway if he appears lost. What do you know of your patient's lives? What have they experienced so far? Gaining the trust of your clients will further your education. I assure you of that. A few examples of how rapport-building and earning clients' trust can do this: My African-American clients have revealed to me what it was like to grow up here in the American South in the 'old days'. A Puerto Rican client told me of the history of indigenous people in his former country. An older woman - approaching the end of her life - told me that she had absolutely no interest in her own ADLs, as she knew she was dying. I asked her what she might want to do instead. She agreed to trade a bit of her remaining time doing ADLs, if I were willing to listen to her reminisce about her life as a concert pianist, performing all over the world. A World War Two (WWII) aviator, described initially as the 'laziest man you will ever meet', told me of his experiences in the Pacific in WWII. He shared how he came to decide that he would spend the remainder of his life flying in and out of remote locations in South America, bringing dentistry and religion to the inhabitants he met. I believe that occupational therapy can be one of the most fascinating occupations possible. After nearly four decades in the field, I continue to be fascinated by the stories of patients who 'walk' beside me for a time, as we work together to maximise their ability to perform ADLs and IADLs. I understand that productivity is what 'keeps the doors open', in the facilities in which I have worked. But for the 45 minutes I work with a client, it is the client who is the most important entity in the world for me. Further Reading and Resources The Occupational Therapy Hub (2024) Occupational Therapy - Activity Analysis. In 'Hub Store', on The Occupational Therapy Hub (online). Available from: https://www.theothub.com/product-page/occupational-therapy-activity-analysis. Abson, D. (2019) Therapeutic Use of Self. In 'Therapy Articles', on The Occupational Therapy Hub (online). Available from: https://www.theothub.com/article/therapeutic-use-of-self. The OT Practice (2019) Mental and Physical Health: Why they go hand in hand. In 'Therapy Articles', on The Occupational Therapy Hub (online). Available from: https://www.theothub.com/article/mental-and-physical-health-why-they-go-hand-in-hand.

N.B. A Hub collaborative partnership: Some marketing elements; no paid sponsorship If you are an occupational therapy (OT) practitioner or student, you will be familiar with the multifaceted challenges your patients and clients face. The intricate interplay between physical and mental health - intertwined with lifestyle and social factors - requires a holistic approach. OT assessment and intervention considers and seeks to address the whole person; sometimes there is a need for additional self-care practices, to help transform lives. Enter yoga - a versatile tool, offering a complement to OT intervention, with evidence that supports its physical and mental health benefits. A 2018 research paper (1) found that: 'Occupational therapists reported that yoga increased self-awareness, including the development of self-efficacy, self-regulation and self-care. Participants noted that the practice of yoga was motivating and elicited a sense of empowerment, that resulted in positive perceptions of health-related quality of life and overall well-being.' Yoga's versatility for Occupational Therapists Yoga provides occupational therapists with a set of invaluable skills applicable to a broad spectrum of individuals - both to patients and to fellow clinicians. Beyond the well-recognised physical benefits, yoga contributes significantly (2) to mental health and well-being. In a systematic review (3), discussing yoga therapy as a modality in occupational therapy practice for adults experiencing mood disorders, researchers concluded: 'Yoga therapy may be a promising method to integrate into care plans, to reduce the impact of mood disorders such as depressive symptomatology.' Yoga and yoga therapy is also cost-effective, compared with some other methods. As a healing modality, it can be adapted in most client-care settings, with approaches and techniques that are simple and easily translated to multiple populations, for both short and long-term management of chronic conditions. How can yoga practices be shared by Occupational Therapists in a real life setting? With suitable grading and positioning guidance, basic and fundamental yoga practices can be incorporated into daily routines. They can include breathing and relaxation techniques. With sufficient activity analysis, they can also be applied to specific conditions that Occupational Therapists handle on a regular basis. Two such conditions are irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and fibromyalgia. One recent, interesting, state-of-the-art 2023 narrative review article (4) looked specifically at the benefits of mind-body techniques for these coexisting conditions. These conditions share common pathophysiological mechanisms; sensitisation of peripheral and central pain pathways and autonomic dysfunction. The review found that: 'On an individual basis, mind-body interventions have been reported to benefit both the conditions and influence central pain syndromes and autonomic dysregulation.' Such health conditions are also seen by Yoga Therapists, who undergo two years of training. You can read about the concept of yoga therapy here: What is Yoga Therapy? (7). Rising yoga practices - for both Occupational Therapists and patients As a busy clinician (with a non-work life to prioritise too), the likelihood is that you have no additional time on your hands to study yoga in-depth for two years. However, simple key postures - including standing poses, forward and back bends, twists, sun salutations and simple inversions - support healing and recovery on both physical and psychological levels. It is essential to apply specific techniques safely of course, emphasising the importance of postural alignment alongside breath awareness and mindfulness. These techniques can be learnt in a relatively short time frame. Specifically, there is a growing trend in the practice of chair yoga (8), which is a safe and accessible way to integrate yoga into a patient-Occupational Therapist relationship. Supporting patients with chair yoga gives an accessible practice, which can also be continued outside of traditional OT/clinical settings. A 2023 study (5) supported this rise, finding that: 'Chair yoga therapy can enable older adults with knee osteoarthritis to adopt and practice the therapy at home as part of their daily life, lessening the risk of their disease progressing to disability.' Chair yoga is designed to make yoga accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. The practice is one that many occupational therapists already use as a treatment adjunct with their patients. It is worth acknowledging the growing acceptance of chair yoga in healthcare settings, offering a practical solution for patients with varying physical capabilities. Accessibility of yoga instruction for Occupational Therapists? A recent study (6) found healthcare professionals are motivated to recommend yoga to patients, but face barriers, due to lack of information about how patients can access appropriate and affordable yoga instruction... In light of this, Liz Oppedijk - Yoga Therapy Educator at The Minded Institute and Founder/CEO of Accessible Chair Yoga - is offering a one-day online course: Basic Yoga Techniques for Health Professionals leaves participants with the ability to weave foundational yoga skills into their work immediately. As a valued Member of The Occupational Therapy Hub, you are entitled to a 10% discount on the full price of this course. Simply click the link above, add the course to your basket and enter the discount code OTHUB10 at checkout. Please contact marketing@themindedinstitute.com with any questions or queries. Empower yourself, empower your patients. Why not elevate your practice with yoga? References and further reading Graham, J. and Plummer, T. (2018) Perceptions of Occupational Therapists and Yoga Practitioners of the Effects of Yoga on Health and Wellness. Annals of International Occupational Therapy. 1 (3): 127-138. Available from: https://journals.healio.com/doi/10.3928/24761222-20180620-01. Bös, C., Gaiswinkler, L., Fuchshuber, J., Schwerdtfeger, A. and Unterrainer, H.F. (2023) Effect of Yoga involvement on mental health in times of crisis: A cross-sectional study. Frontiers in Psychology. 2023; 14. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10074601/. Crooks, C., Toolsiedas, H., McDougall, A. and Nowrouzi-Kia, B. (2024) Systematic review protocol of yoga therapy as a modality in occupational therapy practice for adults experiencing mood disorders. British Medical Journal (Open). 14 (1). Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10773392/. Majumdar, V. and Manjunath, N.K. (2023) Editorial: New insights into yoga and mental health. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. 2023 (17). Available from: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2023.1239411/full. Yao, C.T., Lee, B.O., Hong, H. and Su, Y.C. (2023) Effect of Chair Yoga Therapy on Functional Fitness and Daily Life Activities among Older Female Adults with Knee Osteoarthritis in Taiwan: A Quasi-Experimental Study. Healthcare (Basel). 2023; 11 (7): 1024. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10094373/. Smit, C. and Cartwright, T. (2023) Recommending yoga for health: A survey of perceptions among healthcare practitioners in the UK. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. 2023 (52): 101765. Available from: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1744388123000464. The Minded Institute (2024) What is Yoga Therapy? The Minded Institute (online). Available from: https://themindedinstitute.com/what-is-yoga-therapy-2. The Minded Institute (2023) Chair Yoga, Accessible to Everyone, from Simple to Profound. The Minded Institute (online). Available from: https://themindedinstitute.com/chair-yoga-accessible-to-everyone-from-intense-to-simple/.

By Sarena Jones, Occupational Therapist This is actually really hard… Health professionals are often the worst at looking after themselves. Chefs rarely cook well for themselves and builders always have renovations or personal projects that never seem to go anywhere! Personally, I’ve always been a fan of thinking about myself - or sorting my own stuff out - last. I’m going to go out on a limb here and assume I’m not the only one? Boy, does this stupid trait exacerbate when you have kids! Let’s presume we all need to eat a variety of healthy food, regularly exercise and get between 6-10 hours of sleep a night - but what else is there? The quick fixes are always good - sex, chocolate, laughter, patting furry animals, etc. What about long lasting self-fulfilling happiness? Well, engaging in ‘meaningful occupations’ is what the occupational therapy profession is built on! Keeping yourself busy and active - not just with exercise, but just doing keeps your body, mind and spirit healthy. Learn new stuff, try new stuff, get out and about, do the stuff you enjoy. Don’t overload yourself with easy thoughtless entertainment - hmm, binge on Netflix, or social media stalking anyone? As I’m an OT I’m going to consider some theoretical models for just a second… Stay with me! 1) Find your motivation. What gets you going? Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) (Kielhofner, 2008) Here, volition (or motivation) and its interaction with daily routines, functional performance and the environment in which they occur is vital. What interests you, what are your values, what motivates you? Try doing more of that! Now think about that patient you feel might be stuck in a rut. What motivates them? 2) Pay attention to your body, mind and spirit Occupational Performance Model (OPM Australia) (Chapparo and Ranka, 1997) Here, the body, mind and spirit all require some love, in order to achieve meaningful occupational roles in our lives. The body often speaks louder than the other two, but how do you care for your mind or your spirit? Do you practice cognitive exercise? Do you try new things? Challenge yourself? What about mindfulness? Do you have daily ‘roles’ that are important to you? Mother? Health professional? Gardener? Carer? 3) Understand your unique purpose. Do you feel satisfied with your day-to-day? Maslow’s Hierarchy (Maslow, 1943) As you can see, ‘self-actualisation’ or ‘fulfilment’ is at the pointy end. Do you feel you prioritise and listen to your internal drive? Achievement of one’s potential through creativity, independence, spontaneity. Why are you here on earth do you think? No biggie - just something to think about! This is where it’s at, but of course you must make sure all your other needs are met before you get there. As in, you can’t reach your potential and great happiness if you don’t feel safe and confident, spend time with friends and family and eat your veggies! Well, that’s what I tell my kids and my husband. For me, I always appreciate the ‘keep it simple stupid’ theory: If I’m doing something that brings me joy, challenges, energy and a sense of pride and achievement, I’m probably on the right track. So, in closing - obviously I need to read and re-read this post on a regular basis… I need to prioritise quiet moments to myself to do a ‘spot audit.’ Do you? What’s important to you? What’s at your core? What gives you joy, pride, challenge and energy? There are many resources out there, but here are some good ones to start with: Beyond Blue Reach Out Mindful Life Coach Hub Don't just survive. Thrive! Many thanks - and may you find your real happiness and share it with the world… Sarena _________________________________ References Chapparo, C. and Ranka, J. (1997) Towards a model of occupational performance: Model development. In Chapparo, C. and Ranka, J. (Eds). Occupational Performance Model (Australia): Monograph 1 (pp. 24-45). Occupational Performance Network: Sydney. Available from: www.occupationalperformance.com/origin [Accessed 15 July 2017]. Kielhofner, G. (2008). Model of Human Occupation: Theory and Application. Fourth Edition. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins. Maslow, A.H. (1943). A theory of human motivation. Psychological Review. 50 (4), pp.370-396. doi:10.1037/h0054346

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Email alerts : To make adjustments, visit Settings within your Hub Account Therapy Forum alerts : To adjust email or platform alerts for a specific forum, click the 'Follow'/'Following' button Member Newsletters : We send educative and CPD-related content periodically. These communications also keep Members updated about key service changes. If you no longer want to receive these, click the ‘unsubscribe’ link at the bottom of any newsletter ​ Third party links To provide a breadth of website content, we list third party links to useful, external resources and websites. These are mainly found in: Access Occupational Therapists , Therapy Articles * Therapy Forum * , OT CPD Courses * , OT Updates * , Podcast Portal * , Therapy Videos * and Resources + Services Portal . These external links (websites, videos, PDF documents, podcast platforms) have separat e and independent privacy policies. We therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these links. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our platform and app and welcome any feedback about these linked sites, including if a specific link does not work. * Portals marked with asterisks require Member log in to use in full. Membership sign up here . ​ Changes to our policies If our policies change, amendments will be posted here. Policy changes apply only to information collected after the date of the change. ​ Your consent By using The Occupational Therapy Hub platform/app and/or joining as a Hub Member, you consent to our Policies. Links to this Policies page are located within sign up sections. Questions or feedback? ​ If you have any questions or comments - about our policies or your personal information, to make an access or correction request, to exercise any applicable rights, or to make a complaint - our Data Protection Officer can be reached by email: hubteam@theOThub.com . Alternative methods of communication are listed on the Contact us page. ​ ​ ​ Registration with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO ) ​ ​ Nature of work Occupational therapy information service and networking website and application. ​ Description of processing The following is a broad description of the way The Occupational Therapy Hub processes personal information. To understand how your own personal information is processed you may need to refer to any personal communications you have received, check any privacy notices the organisation has provided or contact the organisation to ask about your personal circumstances. Reasons/purposes for processing information We process personal information to enable us to provide a current, sustainable information service and networking service for our Hub Members and site visitors; to maintain our own accounts and records; to support and manage our staff team. Type of information processed We process information relevant to the above reasons and purposes. This can include: ​ Hub Membership details, within the Member Directory * Therapy Articles * and Therapy Videos content Financial details, for Plus+ Members , PromOTe Partnerships and Hub Store customers External resources in Access Occupational Therapists , Therapy Articles * Therapy Forum * , OT CPD Courses * , OT Updates * , Podcast Portal * , Therapy Videos * and Resources + Services Portal . * Portals marked with asterisks require logging in to use in full. Membership sign up here . Who the information is processed about To operate our service to you, we need to process information about: ​ Hub Members (Free and Plus+) Members who participate in courses Customers who purchase a product Visitors who inquire about or submit files to the platform or app External podcasts External resources and services External research External occupational therapy practices External occupational therapists Who the information may be shared with In very rare circumstances, in the interest of the public, the company or its Members' safety or security, other governing organisations may need to be contacted. Where this is necessary we are required to comply with all aspects of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ( 2016/679 ) and the UK's Data Protection Act (2018). In this instance, only when required of us, we would share information with: employer associations examining bodies central government suppliers and service providers persons making an inquiry or complaint Hub Store Terms of Use Hub Store (Our Policies) For attention of anyone using the Hub Store Please read these Terms of Use ('Terms') before purchasing items in the Store. ​ ​ Charges The Occupational Therapy Hub cannot issue refunds for digital products that are downloaded, as these cannot be returned If you make a purchase, you agree that our third party payment gateways will securely store your payment information If the payment method you provide has expired and/or valid payment information is not provided, the transaction will not occur At any point, The Occupational Therapy Hub may choose to transition products from paid to free access (or vice versa). In its sole discretion, Management may also add, remove, update or modify a product, or the fees charged , at any time. Management will notify Hub Members of such changes , prior to implementation of any new or altered costs. ​ ​ ​ Limitation of liability You agree that, under no legal theory, will The Occupational Therapy Hub or its management or team be liable to you or any third party acting on your behalf for any indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages or losses, arising from or relating to the use of (or inability to correctly use) a product it provides. ​ ​ ​ General representation and warranty ​ Your use of the platform and/or app will be in strict accordance with these Terms, the Privacy, Cookies and Communication Policies , the Hub Membership Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations. These include, without limitation, any local laws or regulations in your country, regarding online conduct and acceptable content. These include all applicable laws regarding the transmission of technical data exported from the United Kingdom, or the country in which you reside Your use of the platform and/or app will not infringe or misappropriate the intellectual property rights of any third party ​ ​ ​ Miscellaneous If there is any dispute between you and The Occupational Therapy Hub, about or involving the Terms or a product, you hereby agree that the dispute will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. PromOTe Partnerships (Our Policies) PromOTe Partnerships Terms of Service For attention of commercial partners and clients. ​ Please read these Terms of Service ('Terms') carefully before purchasing a PromOTe Partnerships plan. If you don’t agree to these Terms, as well as The Occupational Therapy Hub’s Privacy, Cookies and Communication Policies , you should not use our services. If you are entering into the Terms on behalf of a company or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind such entity to the Terms. ​ ​ ​ Fees and renewals The Occupational Therapy Hub cannot issue refunds for partial months of PromOTe Partnerships marketing If you purchase one of our services, you agree that our third party payment gateways will securely store your payment card or other payment information ​ You expressly agree that we are authorised to charge you: ​ A fee for any applicable service which you have purchased, billed on a basis of the outlined and agreed plan period Any charges for use of our service in excess of the usage or other limits placed on your use of our service (and you hereby consent to such charges) If the payment card you provide expires and you do not provide new payment information or cancel your Account, you authorise us to continue billing you and you agree to remain responsible for any uncollected fees. ​ ​ ​ Limitation of liability You agree that, under no legal theory, will The Occupational Therapy Hub or its owners, directors or team be liable to you or any third party acting on your behalf for any indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages or loss of profits (even if The Occupational Therapy Hub has been advised of the possibility of such damages), arising from or relating to the Terms or your use of or your inability to use the platform and/or app. ​ You agree that The Occupational Therapy Hub will not be responsible or liable for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as the result of any interactions or dealings with partners or advertisers, or as the result of the presence of such advertisers on the platform. ​ ​ ​ General representation and warranty You represent and warrant that: ​ Your use of the platform and/or app will be in strict accordance with these Terms, the Privacy, Cookies and Communication Policies , the Hub Membership Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations. These include, without limitation, any local laws or regulations in your country, regarding online conduct and acceptable content. These include all applicable laws regarding the transmission of technical data exported from the United Kingdom or the country in which you reside Your use of the platform and/or app will not infringe or misappropriate the intellectual property rights of any third party ​ ​ ​ Miscellaneous If there is any dispute between you and The Occupational Therapy Hub about or involving the Terms or the service, you hereby agree that the dispute will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Copyright (Our Policies) Copyright The OT Hub Ltd is the legal copyright holder of the Portals, functions, designs, logos and names ('The Occupational Therapy Hub' and 'The OT Hub'), belonging to The Occupational Therapy Hub platform and app. Our content may not be reprinted, reproduced or modified without written consent. A link to The Occupational Therapy Hub's website (www.theOThub.com ) must appear in all authorised copies of any content owned by The OT Hub Ltd. Content uploaded by Hub Members, via their accounts, is copyright of its respective owners. ​ OT CPD Courses * Courses and contents are owned by their respective hosts. E xternal resources cited are owned by their respective external organisations. ​ Therapy Forum * , Student Spaces * and The OT Journal Club * Documents, uplo ads and external links are owned by their original creators/authors, not by The OT Hub Ltd. 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To see this working, head to your live site. Categories All Posts My Posts Login / Sign up Therapy Forum Moderated support, learning and CPD. Join the conversation! Create new post The OT Journal Club Follow Views Posts 14 Discussions on clinical applicability of articles. Enhance evidence-based practice and your CPD! OT Books: Buy & Sell Follow Views Posts 15 Looking for a textbook? Have a used copy you no longer need? Buy or sell by posting here! Assessment + Evaluation Follow Views Posts 21 Sharing experiences and methods of assessing and evaluating in practice. Conditions + Specialisms Follow Views Posts 34 Discussions around health conditions we work with, plus specific occupational therapy specialisms. Culture + Working Abroad Follow Views Posts 28 Interested in practice within other cultures? Looking to work abroad? Engage with others here. Independent Practice Follow Views Posts 6 Conversations around entrepreneurship, private practice and independent working. Research + Evidence Follow Views Posts 24 For research development, evidence-based practice and for posting research surveys. Service Development Follow Views Posts 11 Questions or ideas on developing services? Get involved here! Other Topics Follow Views Posts 19 No categories to suit your area of interest? Start a new one! Student Spaces Follow Views Posts 45 Supporting future Occupational Therapists, through knowledge-sharing between students and clinicians around the world. Approaches + Frameworks Follow Views Posts 15 Conversations around intervention approaches, models of practice and frameworks. Career Development Follow Views Posts 22 Network with others and advance your career. Creative Practice Follow Views Posts 9 Discuss ideas and tried-and-tested activities, that benefit those you support. Equipment, Aids + Adaptations Follow Views Posts 18 Discuss equipment, assistive technology and environmental adaptations. Moving + Handling Follow Views Posts 4 An integral part of intervention for many. Share best-practice. Role-emerging Practice Follow Views Posts 19 Discussions around new or non-traditional roles and settings within the profession. Your Well-being Follow Views Posts 2 We can't look after others if we don't look after ourselves! Share ideas here. Hub Development + Feedback Follow Views Posts 2 Help us grow and improve your global OT platform New Posts afomiaaab 44m Experience that would be helpful for OT school application Student Spaces Hi, I'm about to be a senior in undergrad and wanted to see what types of experiences would be great to add for my resume! Would appreciate all the advice thanks. Like 2 1 comment 1 Claire D 5d Quality improvement ideas Service Development Just wondering if anyone has completed a quality improvement project in an acute setting that worked well either within OT or a small project on the ward that worked well. Like 3 2 comments 2 Maggie Kamaryt 5d Who can write orders Other Topics Can an occupational therapist in the US write occupational therapy orders for a doctor to sign and/or write plan of care orders? Thanks Like 1 2 comments 2 Forum - Frameless