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- Dissertation supportIn Student Spaces·30 April 2024Hi, I am in my last year completing my OT degree and am contemplating doing my dissertation around OT interventions to support health and wellness in young emerging adults, especially since Covid 19. It is not an area I am familiar with but it does interest me as my own son has suffered with his mental health since the pandemic, and he has received little to no support due to his age. Does anyone work in this field or are able to point me to good research around OT interventions that can help this age group find their purpose , build resilience and manage their depression and anxieties. Or ways to increase social connectedness so their feel less isolated. Thank you.2537
- Dissertation supportIn Student Spaces30 April 2024Hi Catherine. It might be worth giving this a read - 'Investing in the Health and Well-Being of Young Adults': https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK284776/ Summary: "Young adulthood - ages approximately 18 to 26 - is a critical time in life. What happens during these years has profound and long-lasting implications for young adults' future employment and career paths and for their economic security, health, and well-being. Young adults are key contributors to the nation's workforce and military services and, since many are parents, to the healthy development and well-being of the next generation. In recent decades, the world has changed in ways that place greater demands on young adults and provide less latitude for failure. The disruption and lengthening of established social and economic pathways into adulthood - graduating from high school, entering college or the workforce, taking on civic engagement and national service, leaving home, finding a spouse or partner, and starting a family - have presented more choices and opportunities for some young adults, and more barriers for others. And the transition to adulthood reflects the end of trial periods and the beginning of more consequential actions. Providing educational, economic, social, and health supports will help young adults assume adult roles, develop marketable skills, and adopt healthy lifelong habits that will benefit them, their children, and the nation. Despite popular attention to some of the special circumstances of young adults, however, they are too rarely treated as a distinct population in policy, program design, and research. Instead, they are often grouped with adolescents or, more often, with all adults."11
- OT placementIn Student Spaces·23 April 2024Hi there. I currently am employed by a mental health trust doing an apprenticeship and found out that my first placement is at another mental health hospital within the same trust. I didnt expect to be given a placement within the same setting that I currently work in. Would this limit my scope of practice once qualifying as an OT? TIA😊2460
- Average day as a MH OTIn Conditions + Specialisms·2 April 2024Hi all, I wondered if you could share what your average day as a mental health occupational therapist looks like. Thank you in advance11146
- Counselling ba degree to OT MSc 2 year course.In Student Spaces·26 March 2024Hi I am about to finish my counselling degree and I would like to complete my msc OT 2 year course to work as a mental health Ot. Has anyone done this? I am also a trained advocate in my other role. Any advice welcomed. I am hoping to apply to Essex University1247
- OT practitioners working in Domestic Abuse - making connections?In Role-emerging Practice21 March 2024Hi Gill, I'm a first year MSc OT at Cumbria Uni. In my former life I was a lawyer for 20+ years. Career changing to make a real difference with women's wellbeing as my core value. I'm also an survivor of DV and have a strong interest and passion for justice in this field. OT has so much to offer and I would love to be part of a specialist OT community focusing on how we can utilise our unique skills for maximum impact in helping victims of DV live their authentic lives free from control and coercion. Can we connect somehow? Vic34
- OT practitioners working in Domestic Abuse - making connections?In Role-emerging Practice21 March 2024Hi Vic, thanks so much for your message. Absolutely - yes lets connect. Perhaps a zoom call for those who have replied to this thread and expressed an interest in developing a practice network, as a starting point?2
- OT practitioners working in Domestic Abuse - making connections?In Role-emerging Practice21 March 2024Not sure if it's okay, but thought of creating a WhatsApp group for OTs with interest in DV if anyone from this forum would like to join so we could organise a meeting? https://chat.whatsapp.com/K3X7yk01DGDLsF0S9QkuFy2
- Research with Paediatric Occupational TherapistsIn Research + Evidence·21 March 2024Hi, I am currently studying for my MSc in Occupational Therapy and am completing a dissertation looking at caregivers' burden from OTs' perspectives. Please get in touch if you are interested in engaging or please share the word to anyone who may be :)2122
- SELLING Clinical Reasoning in the Health ProfessionsIn OT Books: Buy & Sell·9 March 2024Excellent condition (2nd edition, 2000). Location London, UK. Please DM what you'd pay as well as your location so we can calculate postage and packaging.3167
- For sale: various OT books (2nd hand)In OT Books: Buy & Sell·27 February 2024Condition as shown. Location Liverpool, UK - please DM with you’d pay for the item and your location so that I can calculate postage. Thanks112201
- For sale: various OT books (2nd hand)In OT Books: Buy & Sell28 February 2024Hiya, I'm a MSc student currently completing a pre-dissertation research methods module and just starting to get to grips with evidence-based research. The Evidence-Based Practice for Occupational Therapists looks like it would be a really useful book and I'm interested in buying this from you :)13
- For sale: various OT books (2nd hand)In OT Books: Buy & Sell29 February 2024Hi Julia, I've tried to work out how to DM you (am quite new to the site), so I have clicked on your profile and then clicked 'Message', but all that does is bring up the website's chat function, rather than a way to DM you. Please let me know if I'm doing something wrong or if you have an email address I could reach you at - thanks!1
- For sale: various OT books (2nd hand)In OT Books: Buy & Sell28 February 2024Hi, thanks for your interest, this is still available, please DM me with what you’d like to pay for the book and your post code please so I can look up postage. Thanks1
- For sale: various OT books (2nd hand)In OT Books: Buy & Sell27 February 2024Located in Liverpool, UK - if postage paid by buyer I will post to anywhere needed. Thanks.1
- Pursuing a degree in occupational therapyIn Student Spaces·21 February 2024Hi I am in the United States and I'm looking to pursue a college degree in occupational therapy. What are some classes I should take or textbooks I should read.2252
- MS home assistive technologyIn Equipment, Aids + Adaptations·31 January 2024Hi everyone, I've met a lady with MS who is looking to add some assistive technology to her home. Cheep or expensive, doesn't matter. Her most prominent symptom is fatigue, so anything that would assist with this would be greatly appreciated! Many thanks.22102
- degree apprenticeship?In Student Spaces·17 January 2024Hello everyone! I'm a fellow OT Student from Vienna. While browsing the forums I came across a couple concepts that I couldn't quite figure out. Can somebody please explain what a degree apprenticeship is? What's the difference to a regular degree program ? And also what does an OT Assistant do? In Austria we don't have this role as far as I'm aware. Looking forward to any insights :) Thanks a lot, Julia3153
- Change of career. How to become an OT? Where to start?In Career Development·12 January 2024Hi. I'm at that moment in my life that I finally found courage to follow my dream and passion. I'm not even sure if I'm in the right place to ask, but I'm reaching out. I'm 44 years old, done loads of different jobs through my entire life but just recently my path led me to a role as a carer. And I've found myself for the first time in my life. I've been caring for a gentleman with MND and had an opportunity to take him to his hospital appointment with wheelchair services. What I saw there, how his new wheelchair is being tailored and built from scratch to suit his needs, that was absolutely amazing . All that problem solving and thinking outside the box. And of course being able to help another human being. Problem is I'm from Poland. I have absolutely no knowledge about education in UK and don't have any idea where and how to start. If anyone would be able to share some knowledge or their experience I would be forever grateful. Kind regards Bartek4273
- Exchange of experienceIn Other Topics·7 January 2024Hello ☺️ My name is Jacqueline and I am currently in my first year of studying occupational therapy. Since I started studying and our field of work has often become a topic of conversation, I have noticed that there are many people who know someone who has done occupational therapy or even they themselves. I was very pleasantly surprised by this. Now I would be very interested to know what your experiences are in other countries? ☺️ Do you have the feeling that occupational therapy is becoming better known and what our goal is? In our country, occupational therapy is relatively expensive and often has to be financed privately, which is a shame as it is often not used even though it is needed. How is it handled in other countries, is occupational therapy also cost-intensive in your country and do clients have to bear the costs themselves? I look forward to your feedback! Kind regards From Vienna ☺️2260
- OT + Brain Injury RehabilitationIn Conditions + Specialisms3 January 2024Love OT . Worked as a an OTA State Hospital Mental Health Provider, (1993.-2002) . as well as many other areas such as Easter Seals, In patient hospital , group homes My education was provided by the best OT Instructors - they taught us more/ above what was required/ educational experiences fieldwork! Best tumes un my kife as an older 30 yr old qst time college / as a single parent!! And my favorite courses were rehan/neurology. Then ironicly, I sustained a SCI at age 53...c5-c7 incimplete SCI / freak Accident! I was beginning another OTA position in nursing home Physical ADL'S therapy, and made it only 4 days before i collapsed on the job! Apparently when i initially stubbed/ broke my left little toe, and rather than just fall down, i struggled to remain upright and 'whipplashed my neck/head. Not discovered for 3 months when i needed emergency surgery March of 2011!!! So I try to look at now having real lufe neuro training/experiences bc had i not been OTA Trained/ Educated, I wouldnt have known what i was up against in needing to keep moving every body part i could. The information told to me, " dont expect youll ever walk again!" Thats all i kept hearing, and i tokd the drs and nurses, No not me! Im an OT provider, i have to finish my lifes work! And I did@ thos time itcwas/still is, for me!!!21
- OT + Brain Injury RehabilitationIn Conditions + Specialisms4 January 2024This such an interesting thread - thank you for posting. My experience has been a mixed bag of inpatient and community neuro-rehab and I'd agree that communication and getting the client on board is key. Motivational interviewing is really helpful and I'm now interested in looking at the Empowerment behavioural management approach. I use MOHO, COPM and GAS goals to guide intervention. We don't use a standardised upper limb assessment Jamie but have a general form to record relevant physical, sensory and medical information, ROM, different grips and then how thos translates into functional issues, then a plan. I'm really interested in the use of VR in upper limb rehab having recently attended a presentation about this. It was based around pain management but has so many applications.11
- OT profession explainedIn Student Spaces·31 December 2023Hey I'm studying Ot in Vienna since September 2023. Since I'm pretty new to University and studying OT, I'm not pretty sure how to explain our future profession in a few sentences especially in englisch. I know it's such a broad field but I'd love to summarize it in just a few sentences. Something that make it easy to understand but catch peoples interest with just a few words. Thanks in advance!2285
- students experiencesIn Student Spaces·28 December 2023Hello! I am a first year OT student from Austria and I am wondering how the OT training in other countries looks like, so maybe you want to exchange your experiences with me :-) In Austria you have to study Occupational Therapy at university, it takes you 3 years and you finish with a bachelors degree. Before you can study you have to do two tests. First a written test where you have to answere some anatomical basic questions (in latin) and learn anatomical vocabulary before. They also check your logical thinking (like folding some dices in your head, finishing some templates, etc.), language skills and some social skills (i.e. there is a multiple choice test where they describe a situation like "another student starts crying, how do you react?" and you have to choose an answer like "a. I ask what's wrong and try to calm them down" "b. I tell them to stop" etc.) When you pass this first test you are invited to a talk with a teacher from university. They ask you why you want to study OT, check if you actually know what OT is about and explain what the education looks like (so you do not start to study something that turns out to be completely different from what you expected). If everything went fine you are one out of a few lucky ones to be able to start OT. Where are you from? How long takes your training and what do you have to do to study OT?25101
- UK trained OT moving to CaliforniaIn Culture + Working Abroad27 December 2023Hi, sorry I don't know about the OTED process, but would you mind sharing which MSc OT you have completed as I am looking at options for Sep 2024 start. TIA2
- New OT Student AdviceIn Student Spaces28 December 20231. Being a student is your superpower - don't be afraid to reach out to others as a learner! It is a safe space to ask questions and build relationships with others in academic and clinical spaces. Leverage social media and communities of practice. 2. Use a reference management software! There are good free options (e.g. Zotero), and your institution may also give you access to some that are normally not free. This will help you with formatting references AND will help you find resources as you progress through your program (I remember I read something about that in first term...) because you can search by keyword in your own reference library - much more efficient than searching on PubMed! Most let you save notes and tags too. It really will help you to work smarter. 3. Writing is a key skill, so pay attention to it. Trade drafts with a partner for feedback, and pay attention to your writing and not just content. I highly recommend this easy-to-read resource from Lingard and Watling - see if your library has it available, or ask a librarian for a recommendation on something similar. Lingard, L., & Watling, C. (2021). Story, Not Study: 30 Brief Lessons for Health Researchers as Writers (Vol. 19). Springer. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-71363-8 If you don't have access to it, search for Lingard, Lorelei on PubMed and you will find a series of open access papers that cover similar topics in a #MedEd journal. Good luck, and welcome to the amazing OT community!11
- UK trained OT moving to CaliforniaIn Culture + Working Abroad27 December 2023Hi everyone I am also considering moving to the USA from the UK. I have just completed an MSc OT degree. Has anyone got any information on the OTED process? Thanks12
- New OT Student AdviceIn Student Spaces·22 December 2023Hi all! I'm about to start an OTD hybrid program in less than a month (January2024) and I would love any advice on how to be successful in school or even some words of encouragement! Thanks!17116
- Slings and sleep systemsIn Moving + Handling·7 December 2023Hi everyone. I wonder if anyone has had experience of fitting slings for children sleeping in a sleep system, such as the Symmetrisleep? It seems impossible to roll to fit the sling so the only option seems to be to remove the system and replace it when putting the child back to bed. This might happen several times a night so would be too unsettling. If anyone has any suggestions or experience I'd be most grateful, Thank you, Helena36162
- Advice for accessible bikeIn Equipment, Aids + Adaptations·24 November 2023Hello, I am looking to source a bike suitable for a child who does not have any fingers to grip handlebars or pull brake leavers. Struggling to find a supplier that offers a solution, so any advice would be appreciated!3565
- OT Textbooks for Sale!In OT Books: Buy & Sell·26 November 2023Excellent, near new condition. $50 the lot or $15 each. Based in South Australia.1147
- Seeking Collaboration with Occupational Therapists in Miami March 2024In Culture + Working Abroad·23 November 2023My name is María N Gomez, and I'm excited to share that I will be visiting Miami. As part of this trip, I am keen to connect with local occupational therapists for academic and professional exchange. I am the director of the Instituto de Higiene Postural, part of the company Healthy and Independent, with over 20 years of experience in training and advising on Moving and Handling. During my visit, I would love the opportunity to: 1. Spend some hours at your workplace to observe and learn from your practices. 2. Discuss potential collaboration opportunities, including the possibility for you to visit and experience our work in Spain or the UK. This exchange is a fantastic opportunity for mutual learning and sharing of best practices in occupational therapy. If you are interested in connecting, please feel free to reach out to me. I am looking forward to meeting fellow professionals and expanding our horizons together.1435
- Seeking Collaboration with Occupational Therapists in Colombia April 2024In Culture + Working Abroad·23 November 2023My name is María N Gomez, and I'm excited to share that I will be visiting Clombia. As part of this trip, I am keen to connect with local occupational therapists for academic and professional exchange. I am the director of the Instituto de Higiene Postural, part of the company Healthy and Independent, with over 20 years of experience in training and advising on Moving and Handling. During my visit, I would love the opportunity to: 1. Spend some hours at your workplace to observe and learn from your practices. 2. Discuss potential collaboration opportunities, including the possibility for you to visit and experience our work in Spain or the UK. This exchange is a fantastic opportunity for mutual learning and sharing of best practices in occupational therapy. If you are interested in connecting, please feel free to reach out to me. I am looking forward to meeting fellow professionals and expanding our horizons together.1130
- Hoist sling adviceIn Moving + Handling·2 November 2023I wondered if you could offer some advice. I am an OT working in the Acute setting, we complete hoist assessments with patients on the inpatient wards using the deluxe hammock slings (CA701) from Care Ability (which is the manufacturer used by our equipment company), with the Arjo midi mobile hoist. Previously the hospital offered the service of washing the slings so we could use them again for further assessments. However, due to a change in their machines they can no longer provide this service. I am looking to see if there are any disposable slings which are an exact match to the Care Ability slings so that we can accurately measure and risk assess the patient for the correct sling to be prescribed for using in the community. As an interim measure we are ordering slings for next day delivery to the hospital however this is costly, especially if it is not the correct sling and has to then be returned and also delays our assessments. I have enquired with Prism Medical and they advised they don’t offer the CA701 in a disposable fabric and their universal disposable slings are not an exact match. Any advice or ideas as to how you go about assessing for hoist slings in the acute setting would be great32173
- OT ProcessIn Student Spaces·30 October 2023Hi Im about to do a Case Based Oral exam and i want to use the Creek OT process, i am finding it difficult to find evidence to critically discuss why i am chosing this over say OTIPM or Kawa model. Any advive/guidance really appreciated :)4194
- Level II FieldworkIn Student Spaces·25 October 2023Hello! I am currently a second-year student in the U.S. I was assigned acute care and school-based OT for my level-II fieldwork sites. Any advice or resources to look at for either setting? Thank you!34168
- OT in Primary CareIn Role-emerging Practice·23 October 2023Hello, I am a student in an MSOT program, and I’m taking an advocacy class and would like some help from the community with an assignment regarding integrated healthcare. My group and I have done some research and noticed that our local government has an integrated health strategy, however it doesn’t have much momentum in our state as not many primary care offices have OTS in our area. We understand that as an OT, we can provide services to educate patients, work on symptom reduction strategies by helping manage various I/ADLs, work, leisure, sleep, and med management skills. These skilled OT services can help prevent/manage many chronic conditions, promote health, and increase independence for many people. Despite the potential benefits, we have not seen many ( or any) PCP offices that focus on integrated healthcare that include OT services in our area. We would love to gather the perspectives of OTs who are practicing (and aspiring to practice) in a PCP office to learn more about the pros/cons of integrated healthcare, the demand for integrated healthcare in your state, your experiences in the field, and what can be done to increase awareness to incorporate OTs in the integrated healthcare model1158
- Treatment Diagnosis?In Approaches + Frameworks·13 October 2023Does anyone know what "Treatment Diagnosis" your setting uses when treating psychiatric conditions. The question was raised by our organizations leadership whether "Psychological Impairment" actually implies that the OT is diagnosing a Psychological Issue. They posed other wording such as "Social" or "Coping" Impairment." Any thoughts?24242
- Bachelor's degree and fieldworkIn Student Spaces·8 October 2023Hello, I'm an occupational therapy student in Georgia (country) and I'm planning to focus on working with a community struggling with addiction for my final project. I'm seeking advice from experienced individuals who have expertise in this area. I believe that occupational therapy can make a significant impact on the lives of those dealing with addiction, and I'm eager to learn from those with practical experience. Whether you've worked in clinical settings, community outreach programs, or any other context, your insights would be invaluable to me. I have a few questions I'd love to hear your thoughts on: 1. What strategies or interventions have you found most effective when working with individuals facing addiction challenges? 2. Are there any unique challenges or considerations specific to this population that I should be aware of? 3. How do you go about building trust and rapport with these individuals and their families? 4. Do you have any recommendations for essential resources, tools, or training that have been particularly helpful in this field? I truly appreciate your time and expertise in advance. Your contributions can help me make a meaningful impact during my final project and, in the future, in the lives of those we aim to assist.24102
- Bachelor's degree and fieldworkIn Student Spaces9 October 2023Hello Nino. I'm an occupational therapist working a specialist community substance use service in Wales (UK). I've been in post for 18+ months now. I worked in substance use for years prior to my OT training. I'll do my best to answer your questions. Strategies and interventions: I have found the use of the 'model of human occupation' to be a good fit with assessing for an articulating the needs of service users. I use several of the assessment tools including role checklist, occupational self assessment and the OCAIRS. I have also found the model of cognitive disability useful when working with service users with alcohol related brain damage (ARBD) when there is the need to assess their occupational performance. Its also useful to try and view things through a 'sensory' lens as well. A good understanding of the prevalence and impacts of stigma arising from addiction. I'd be really interested to know what/if there are any differences in culture and stigma. Be trauma informed in your communication and approach to service users. Challenges with population: There are high rates of relapse as is widely known with addiction. This is a consequence of the addiction process on the brain, and the wider impacts on their social environment. Service users are often starting for a place of low personal causation (low belief in their abilities and skills to effect change in their life). Don't under estimate the level of professional or institutional stigma when working with service users to overcome their addiction and dependency. People often cannot look beyond the behaviours. Building rapport: Being genuine, doing what you say you will. Often service users have seen a lot of workers, told their stories multiple times and are jaded by a new face. Take the time. One of the selling points of OT in this field is our genuine curiosity and interest in what makes someone them, through what they do. Here's an article I wrote a year ago, reflecting my thoughts back then. https://barod.cymru/unwrapped/living-or-existing/ Drop me an email at jonathan.fisher2@wales.nhs.uk and I can share all the journal articles/evidence etc. This is an exciting and interesting area for your final project.11
- Outcome measures in learning disability servicesIn Assessment + Evaluation·27 September 2023I am researching the different types of outcome measures occupational therapists use in learning disability services and want to consider the strengths/ weaknesses of implementing different outcome measures. Would be great to hear from anyone on what outcomes measures they use in LD services. Thank you31176
- Social Care OT and AutismIn Conditions + Specialisms27 September 2023Hi Paula, Would love to link up with you if possible. I am getting an increasing number of social care referrals for individuals with ASCs and social vulnerability and would like to develop networks with others who are delivering interventions through social care. Many thanks.11
- OTs working in Virtual WardsIn Role-emerging Practice·20 September 2023I am an OT working in a newly created virtual ward post in the UK (NHS). Has anyone got any experience working in virtual wards? How is it for you? I would love to hear your experiences and feedback.14214
- OTs working in Virtual WardsIn Role-emerging Practice21 September 2023Hi Katherine, I am an OT working with virtual frailty ward in Lincolnshire. More than happy to have a chat about how it has gone so far :)11
- Social Care OT and AutismIn Conditions + Specialisms·7 September 2023I have just started working as an OT is the newly formed Social Care Autim Team. A real gap in provision has been identified for young people aged 18-25 who have Autism or autistic traits but no learning disability. Just wondering if anyone else is working in this area, or is aware of contacts in your area so that we can share practice?33156
- Wanting to be an independent OT but too scared to start!In Independent Practice22 August 2023Hi Alexis, Passing on a few suggestions from Phil, who reached out via the Hub's LinkedIn post: "Alexis, you may find these of use?" • How personalisation disrupted my professional practice: https://www.imagineer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Angies-Article.pdf • Citizenship & Professional Gift Models: https://citizen-network.org/library/citizenship-professional-gift-models.html11
- Wanting to be an independent OT but too scared to start!In Independent Practice·11 August 2023Hello! I'm an OT who has worked for many companies and different populations. And I feel I'm ready to start things on my own and pick up some private patients. However I'm terrified and have no clue to where to start! My biggest fear is doing something improperly and not having the proper policies/procedures in place to protect me. As I'm aware some families can be unhappy no matter how hard you try. Looking for ANY advice or even a mentor who is willing to meet with me ( which I would be eternally grateful for). I'm very confident working with geriatric patients in manual handling, Neuro/stroke, positioning and adaptations. Hand and splinting. Major trauma and spinal. And also have just started working with children with ASD/ADHD. SO I'm hoping to help a wide range of patients. Yet again, happy with any advice on where to start. Thank you all 😊56286
- Is Anybody Else in a Clinical Coaching or Mentoring Role?In Role-emerging Practice·11 July 2023Hello! My name is Yi-Lin, and I am searching for Occupational Therapists from around the world who are currently in a coaching/mentoring/educator role. I am wanting to build a network of like-minded clinicians so that we can discuss current practice, any new articles or research of interest, and also what is currently working in their setting or what has not worked in the past! For some context - I am an Occupational Therapist in New Zealand. I have recently commenced a newly established role at a rehabilitation hospital here (mainly with older adults but there are exceptions). My role is developing and implementing a coaching environment - particularly supporting new graduate Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapists returning to practice after a break in their career, and any international Occupational Therapists coming to work at this particular hospital. The other part of this role is with supporting our Allied Health Assisants and ensuring that they're working to the best of their potential. It's just me doing this role, so I would love to have some other contacts, and even better if people are from around the world as we can easily get stuck in our own little bubble here in New Zealand! I would love to hear from you if you are or have been in a similar education role or if you are keen to find out more, even if it's a general chat about Occupational Therapy here in New Zealand. Thank you! Yi-Lin37195
- Occupational Therapy and CoronavirusIn Other Topics·19 March 2020A 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.com5543228
- Introducing your free Occupational Therapy Journal ClubIn The OT Journal Club·12 February 2019Online journal clubs in medical field have been active for quite some time now (medicine, radiology and nursing to name a few). However, only a couple of regional online Occupational therapy journal clubs have been active. We at The OT hub with the privilege of having a global community , are pleased to introduce an Open Access Online Journal Club . For those who don’t know what a Journal club is or how it functions, here is a short description about it. The WHAT, HOW and WHY A traditional journal club is a group of individuals who meet regularly to discuss critically the clinical applicability of articles in current medical journals . They were usually facilitated by a leader who selects a relevant article, prepares some learning points for discussions ahead of the meeting and guided face to face discussions with the participants There is an over hundred years of unrecorded history for journal clubs in medical education. With a history of over a century, Journal clubs have acted as a powerful education tool. Traditional journal clubs evolved in healthcare to encourage scholarly activity and research awareness through reading and discussion of journal articles. Traditional Journal clubs however face challenges of scheduling participants and facilitators, recruiting local experts and having a limited local impact. As Occupational therapist or perhaps this applies to any healthcare professionals, we are faced with the problem of keeping abreast with the rapidly enlarging volume of contemporary medical literature. With the advent of modern digital technologies, online education and learning is proving a boon for us as we are constantly pressed against time. Also not to forget, the need of the hour for our profession right know is incorporating Evidence Based Practices. Research has proven that Journal clubs are an effective method for improving the evidence based practice knowledge and skills. HOW ARE WE GOING TO DO IT An open access article will be selected once every two months. The topic and article would be of the host's/facilitator's choice, details about the reviewed article will be posted in the Journal club section of our community forum’s page. The club will then be open for discussions , learning and participation. If you are interested in becoming a facilitator,reviewing an article and leading discussions in the club feel free to contact us. Also if you wish for us for include your research papers/articles in the club. Send us a link /pdf ( It should be an open access article if published in any journals). Or simply leave a comment below and we will get back to you. Stay tuned and Namaste for now. Charmi Shah Community forum lead from Mumbai ,India The OT Hub team19291768
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