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- Advice on paediatrics needed pleaseIn Conditions + Specialisms·2 December 2017Hi. I'm an OT with 20+ years experience working with adults but 3 months ago agreed to try and help a 5 year old with a diagnosis of cerebral palsy. I'm in North India so resources are limited. However, after 4 x hourly sessions a week Muntaha is now using her left hand/arm, can grip and release, her balance has greatly improved, she can kneel independently and maintain a quadruped position independently and stand whilst holding onto a rail or leaning against a wall. We have achieved a few steps (with a rollator) and I need advice on how to progress to give her greater balance and confidence and ideally independent mobility. I have to use her rollator backwards so I can maintain pelvic stability and use a bit of force to give her momentum but I worry she will fall forwards. I'm also concerned about her developing bad habits. Any advice appreciated. Her mum has given permission for me to discuss her case and to share the video so OT's that are experienced with kids can help us. I'll try and add the photo of a rollator type frame that may be available to purchase here if we can get some funding... that will be the next challenge! Thanks in advance, please respond here or contact me via email for the video theoccupationaltherapyclinic@gmail.com18142
- International OT practice placementIn Culture + Working Abroad·1 February 2018Hi, I am currently a second year student in the Occupational Therapy School of Montpellier, in France and as a part of my training and with the collaboration of Erasmus, I would like to find a practice placement in the UK for November and December 2018. I wish to understand the way and means to find an internship in the UK and to know if you could provide me with any information on the procedures to organize or to whom I contact for information. Best regards.18172
- Maintaining Reflexivity in ResearchIn Research + Evidence·30 November 2018I'm currently carrying out some qualitative research from my msc dissertation. I've talked about the importance of being reflexive when researching, including being aware of my own position as a researcher, but I'm not sure how to actually do this. Does anyone have any tips or specific tools they use?2581
- What makes an excellent OT?In Career Development·6 May 2019Hi, I am a new graduate OT from Australia. I have recently read an article by the Australian Occupational Therapy Journal called What are the attributes of excellence in acute practice occupational therapists? In this article they state that the top three attributes required to be an outstanding practitioner include communication, self management and critical thinking. These skills are explained in small detail and I wanted to start a discussion on what everyone thinks is required to master these skills, and whether there are other skills needed to become the "best" occupational therapist you can be. I would love to hear everyone's thoughts and I will leave the article reference below. Thanks, Dylan Napper Dylan.napper@hotmail.com Article Reference: Swan, J. Carr, S. Fisher, C. (2019). What are the attributes of excellence in an acute practice occupational therapist? Australian occupational therapist journal. 66, 52-60. Doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.1251925271
- Group activitiesIn Creative Practice·12 April 2023Hello everyone! i am new here:) i am studying occupational therapy and i would like to ask something. do you have any ideas about group activities for adults with IDD? i am thinking of some activities that related to art for example I was thinking of giving them a topic like the seasons(summer, winter etc.)and having them draw something related to it, or painting on canvas. The goals I would like to achieve through this activity are to improve their concentration and their fine motor skills. but the thing is that they draw very often so i would like something more special. I am thinking of something like crafts with clay or lego which they don't do often. Any other ideas?25133
- OT clinician yoga practiceIn Your Well-being2 June 2020I would definitely be interested thank you!25
- Sensory Integration in AustraliaIn Independent Practice·20 August 2017Hello! My name is Carly, I am an Independent OT that predominantly works with children and family's (a bit like outreach/but also some private clinic work) and the occasional Adolescent/Adult. I have a keen interest in the Ayre's Framework and Sensory Integration Therapy and wish to begin the journey of completing the modules to become an SI Practitioner. However.... this is proving to be difficult to do here in Australia and I have had to reach out to International OT/Groups to gather information. I looked into becoming certified in SI Theory and Practice Techniques but noticed that it has been discontinued, and there longer seems to be any training in the SIPT (Sensory Integration, Praxis Test)? There is discussion that I have heard and read, that there is no longer enough evidence to support this approach and this is why it is being discontinued. I have found that there seems to be a shift of focus to Motor Learning Theory due to its high evidence base and that SI, even though its increasing popularity states otherwise is taking a backbench whilst more literature and studies are being done to develop valid and reliable assessment/evaluation tools. I have recently stumbled upon the SI Network that delivers the SI Modular Pathway online which is Ayre's Sensory Integration Therapy Practitioner Training delivered in collaboration with the Ulster University Health Science School in the UK. 1. I would like to know if anyone has had experience/completing these modules online in Australia (or abroad) or if anyone has information relating to the quality of this training ie: Is it recognized here? 2. I would like to link in with like minded practitioners because I am seeking answers on how I can build and develop my expertise in the area of SI and create discussion on this topic. 3. I am aware of the Ayres SI 2020 Vision and would like to make connections with those involved and therapists that currently deliver SI Therapy both in Australia and OS. Warm Regards Carly Treloar25210
- Looking for different roles in OTIn Role-emerging Practice·7 March 2023Hello, I've been working for the NHS for just over 2 years now (qualified 2020), I love occupational therapy but I'm finding it harder to align my heart and head with OT in this setting. More and more I'm thinking about non traditional roles but struggling to work out a route and was wondering if anyone had any thoughts or advice? Thank you đ25667
- Occupational Therapy and CoronavirusIn Other Topics31 March 2020We are uniquely equipped to address the psychosocial impact COVID has on our clients!!! Think back to our roots!! Imagine laying in a hospital where ALL visitors are restricted! No family to visit or encourage you. No spouse to hold your hand at bedside as your struggle to breathe. Not allowed to roam the halls for fresh air! Not allowed to hug your loved one or A mother canât hold her baby. Think about the daughter worried her mother with dementia will forget her because no she no longer allowed to visit her nursing home... imagine her motherâs world of routine has been turned upside down and doesnât understand why she hasnât seen her daughter in weeks! Imagine having your habits,roles and routines ripped from your hands and being told you canât participate in occupations or activities that give you joy, or make life meaningful. COVID has wreaked havoc on every aspect of our lives! But Iâm so thankful as OTs we are trained to see, assess, consider and address the whole person not just the diagnosis! I canât help but think of our history deeply rooted in mental health dating back to World War 1, Great Depression, Polio and Tuberculosis epidemics and World War 2!! Could you imagine what an OTs role looked like then?!?! Imagine the physical, social,emotional and economical toll our country faced during those times. (Are we possibly nearing similar tolls?) OT pioneer, Mary Reilly reminds us âMan, through the use of his hands, as they are energized by mind and will, can influence the state of his own health." (My favorite OT quote) Adolf Meyerâs theory of Psychobiology was that âmental disease was reflective of habit disorganization in the lives of those effectedâ and.... âthrough engagement in occupations patients could ward off depression and gain a sense of self-confidence that would help motivate themâ He also believed..... âForced idleness during convalescence was not only morally wrong but also disorienting and physical debilitatingâ We just have to think back to our roots. Despite the unimaginable hardships our founders faced and what we are facing now our profession continually makes advancements producing new and emerging areas of practice every time! (For example, Telehealth OT is now making leaps and bounds thanks to COVID!! đđŒđđŒ) We have a purpose and a valuable role during this history making pandemic. Keep up the hard work guys!32
- Which is your favourite OT book?In Other Topics14 July 2020'Occupational Therapy and Stroke' - Judi Edmonds I used this on my stroke placement but now I am not in the stroke setting I still find myself referring back to it as I find a lot of the cognitive aspects covered are really transferable.32
- New YouTube channel all about OT!! Subscribe!In Student Spaces10 June 2020Amazing idea I love that!! I've subscribed too! If you ever want a guest on your channel im always down to chat OT!32
- UK trained OT moving to CaliforniaIn Culture + Working Abroad1 September 2022Hi @Christine, Some followers of the Hub on social media have replied to your request - but on LinkedIn rather than directly here. So I thought I'd pass on their comments (click their names to visit their profiles there): Lee Ann Hoffman "Feel free to connect with me. I will share the Bad & the Ugly (good is pendingâŠ) of the OTED process! Be sure to pack in your patience too â " Helen Carey "Happy to help Christine."32
- Remote Working? Location Independence? Travelling as an OT?In Career Development3 March 2023Hi Hannah, I am Tia and currently I work as remote OT in my country. I don't work in clinic or school or hospital. I develop a program as a support and coach parentsâ with neurodiversity child with goals to help parents to be able to solve their own problems and I design home-based program done by parents and supervise by OT (me). I am an OT based in Jakarta, Indonesia.32
- Topic of the month (January-February 2021): Effects of Telerehabilitation in occupational therapy practice: A Systematic reviewIn The OT Journal Club·16 January 2021Facilitator of the month: Dr. Taslina Kader (Occupational therapist), India. The following article is an open access systematic review (Level I evidence) published in the Hongkong Journal of occupational therapy . The link to the article is provided at the end of the post. Why this title was selected? Telerehabilitation is the current trend and the need of the time. In current COVID 19 situation we all found ways to provide our services to our clients through telerehabilitation and we all found innovative ways to tackle with all the problems we faced through this mode.This study will provide us the evidence and overview as to how effective it is and will help us to provide the best to our client. Aims and Issues addresses by the article: This article aims to review the current evidence on the application of telerehabilitation in occupational therapy practice and its clinical outcomes over the last 10 years. Methodology : A systematic research was performed using seven databases: MEDLINE, Cochrane library, CINAHL, Web of science, SAGE, Science direct and EMBASE. Also manual searches of articles identified as relevant and search was limited to articles published between January 2008 and October 2017. Full text studies published in English were selected and all clinical trials relevant to topic without restrictions on pathology, Impairment, age or nature of intervention. Amongst the 15 selected studies three RCTs were further rated using the PEDro scale to measure the quality of the study and also elaborated level of evidence of studies. There were eight level III quasi experimental studies , three class IV single case studies, one trial of class III and three RCT studies that were level II. Results: The result is based on analysis of these articles which included 198 patients overall showed significant improvement in functional performance. They have highlighted studies showing increased carryover of home programme, increased motivation, enhanced home safety, enhanced hand functions and improvement in cognitive function.The results also categorized studies measuring satisfaction of participants, parents and/or caregivers stating that all participants and caregivers expressed satisfaction with the quality of their program and had a positive perception of telerehabilitation and two participants and one caregiver preferred face-to-face intervention if given the choice. Conclusion: This Systematic Review concluded that using telerehabilitaion in occupational therapy practice has positive therapeutic effects and it offers an alternative service delivery model. The review also indicated the necessity to provide initial preparation or training prior to OT intervention through TR, and to upgrade staff equipment and technical support in-order to provide a successful service which we should keep in mind and implement to avoid the issues we generally face during telerahabilitation. This review also shows limited studies involving cost effective smartphones and this leaves a basis for future study. My perspective of this Systematic Review: Authors of the study have followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Authors researched studies using seven databases and using keywords âTelerehabilitationâ , âtelemedicineâ , âtelehealthâ , âehealthâ, âmobile healthâ or âmhealthâ and âoccupational therapyâ, but the lack of standardization in the terminology used made it difficult to identify relevant studies thereby making the sample size small and Four of the fifteen articles were then retrieved through manual search. The review has taken into account the methodological quality of only three RCTs using PEDro score. They have mentioned in detail the characteristics of studies selected according to the level of evidence and this helps in better understanding of the various studies included in the review. Authors have clearly stated their basis for inclusion or exclusion of the studies. Although the review mentioned in detail all the characteristics variations in the studies selected, participants involved, telerehabilitation modes, intervention regime, length of study, and types of outcome measures, but because of the wide variations most of the differences noted in standardized assessments did not exceed the minimum level for clinically important difference thereby making it difficult to generalize the result. This review states that there were different types of outcome measures both standardized and non standardized assessments and were assessed by investigators, occupational therapists, caregivers and some by participants themselves and made a note that there is a need of further research to determine which OT assessments are appropriate for telerehabilitation. The review has elaborated the results very well and have highlighted various studies supporting the results obtained. Review highlights that little research has been conducted on the effectiveness of telerehabilitation in OT practice and the need of further trials with larger samples. Myself Dr. Taslina Kader (M.O.Th) a Mumbai based Occupational therapist who is currently working with Adult clients with neurological and musculoskeletal disorders in Jupiter Hospital, Thane. It is an advanced rehabilitation setup, includes Robotic as well as sensor based devices. I would like to thank the authors of the study to give us the access to the review. The article is open for your views and discussions. Do let us know your views on it in the comment section. The link for the full article can be found at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6560836/32326
- International OT students in the UKIn Student Spaces·10 February 2023I'm curious about how the experience of other international OT students is... I've had a lot of struggles in my time and feel that the experience made me experience an 'imposter syndrome' of sorts. Beyond the academic programme, I do feel like it's a systematic issue within how International students have to go through issues while completing the program. I was wondering if other International students feel more positively, negatively or neutral about their experience.32128
- Adult Dandy Walker SyndromeIn Conditions + Specialisms·19 April 2023Does anyone have experience or knowledge of Dandy Walker in adults? I have a new client who hasn't been diagnosed but has historical notes mentioning cerebellum devopment issues. He is now in his 50's with poor gait, visual decline and fluctuations in his mood.32140
- Night time intervention sheetsIn Assessment + Evaluation·11 May 2022Hi, I am an OT working in a Community Hospital. I am currently working alongside the nursing staff in creating a new night time intervention chart that gives a clear picture of Patients night time needs, gathers all relevant info, but is also quick and easy to fill out! Not wanting to re-event the wheel I imagine there are plenty already out there and was hoping that people may be able to send me some examples of what they use. Thank you so much in advance.17277
- Seeking Current School-Based OTPractitioner's in the USA for Survey Research About the School-to-Prison PipelineIn Research + Evidence·26 June 2020Hello! We are Stacey Vieyra-Braendle, MT-BC, and Chelsie Salvatera, MS.Ed, occupational therapy doctorate students from Pacific University in Oregon and we are conducting an IRB approved research study to explore school-based occupational therapy practitionerâs knowledge and perceptions around the school-to-prison-pipeline and restorative justice practices. The results may be used to inform practice and policy recommendations. The information gathered will be integrated into a capstone presentation, which will be presented at Pacific University. Additionally, this information will be used for various occupational therapy conferences and will be incorporated into manuscripts submitted for publication in academic journals. Please consider completing this online survey if you meet the following eligibility criteria: 1.) current school-based occupational therapy practitioner and 2.) practicing in the United States. The study will take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete. Thank you so much for participating and please feel free to share the survey link with peers and colleagues. If you have any questions and/or concerns please email us at cast6864@pacificu.edu and/or salv1634@pacificu.edu.You can also contact our faculty advisor and primary investigator, Alisa Jordan Sheth, PhD at ajsheth@pacificu.edu. https://pacificu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8qXqri2rU6OUwdv Thank you so much, Stacey Vieyra-Braendle and Chelsie Salvatera2429
- TelehealthIn Assessment + Evaluation·24 April 2020Hi all, I'm an OT in a memory clinic in Wales UK. Due to the current covid-19 restrictions placed on our service we're exploring options around telehealth and how this can be used to try and provide some level of service to our patient group. As a memory clinic we target assessment and diagnosis of dementia. Has anyone got any experience of working in this way, and what are the pros cons and pitfalls? Also any suggestions of assessments, screening tools etc used in this way would be welcomed.24174
- Help Develop the Student Placement ChecklistIn Student Spaces·20 October 2020With World OT Day on 27th October, new students are embarking upon the first steps of their OT careers and we thought it would be a nice idea to create a student placement checklist using the wisdom of our OT community. Please share the top items/tips that you feel students should remember to bring on day 1 of their placements. At The Occupational Therapy Hub we think that we can all recall and appreciate the apprehension and anxiety that the build-up to placement can bring. In the current climate there is even more uncertainty surrounding placements for students which is likely to exacerbate these feelings so we want to help make the transition from student to student practitioner as stress free and smooth as possible. We hope to compile the ideas shared to create a checklist that can be downloaded and used by all of our student members when preparing for their placements and for placement educators to share with their students prior to placements to ensure that they feel well prepared when they arrive on day 1. I will get the ball rolling... My top item to remember on day 1 of placement would be ⊠Your student name badge...24191
- Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue SyndromeIn Conditions + Specialisms·30 July 2019Hello, I'm a new member. I am both an M.E patient and advocate. I also own an online training company that teaches about M.E./C.F.S. I would be interested to hear from any OT who has looked after M.E./C.F.S patients. How did they respond to your support? What support did you offer and did the support have positive patient outcomes? Thanks!24267
- Comfort room in Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)In Service Development·2 March 2018I'm an OT working in mental health in a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit in the UK. We're looking to turn one of our old seclusion rooms into a 'comfort room' and was wondering if there are any resources on here on how other places have done this/pictures/recommendations of equipment/suppliers/any experience at all really! Would this be the place to look/could you point me in the right direction?2482
- Advocating OTIn Service Development·20 September 2018Hi! Iâm a Swedish OT with an interest of promoting and advocating OT. When I search for fellow OT promoters I often find myself scrolling through tons of OT working in pediatrics. So I was just looking for some fellow OTs that also promote our line of work, but in other fields than pediatrics. My goal is to not only give examples of our interventions and link new research. But to also give help people find new laws and how the affect OT I Sweden and other directives that tells us what to and not to do. At the moment I only post on Instagram and in Swedish. Iâm thinking. The more people see us promoting and advocating OT, the more our profession will be known. Hence lifting the status of OT around the world and advancing our profession. Is there anyone else here with the same interest or know some good promoters? Donât hesitate to contact me here or at instagram You can find me at @arbetsterapisverige https://www.instagram.com/arbetsterapisverige/ Have a good day!24209
- Masters ProgramsIn Conditions + Specialisms·16 November 2017Hello everyone, its the first time i'm posting here. It's been a year since I've graduated and wish to start a masters by correspondence. I currently work in the 'disability' sector and wish to study something related to my line of work obviously. Do you have any ideas? or have you done any programs that you would suggest yourself? Thanks :D2476
- Nutritional considerationsIn Other Topics·1 October 2019Hi, with the recent changing research on the harm of red meat, I was wondering to what extent other Occupational Therapists consider nutritional advice as a key consideration of many interventions. Often we need to identify alternative foods and hydration when impairments and the home environment limit food preparation ?24181
- Working in the NetherlandsIn Culture + Working Abroad·21 February 2020From what I have found from searching the internet, it seems if I want to practice as an OT in the Netherlands, I would have to learn the Dutch language. However, I also heard that the case may be different for those with higher levels of education such as a doctorate. Curious if anyone has any input!24102
- Occupations Through the LifespanIn Research + Evidence·16 April 2020Hello, I am a student looking into occupations through the lifespan and I'm looking for research on typical occupations in midlife (40-65). Finding it really diffcult to find results and wondered if anyone had read anything within the last 10 years that's relevant? Thanks2471
- OT moving to QuebecIn Culture + Working Abroad·13 June 2022Hi, I am moving to Quebec and I am hoping to practice OT when I get there. I understand there are procedures to undertake and Iâm getting started on this. I was wondering if anyone could give me the details of an OT that works in Quebec so I could ask them a few questions I have. If you would mind giving me their details via chat, that would be much appreciate. Thank you!24122
- Scope for an Emerging RoleIn Role-emerging Practice·2 March 2018Hello all, I am nearing the end of my final year studies in the UK. I am currenlty conducting exploratory research into the effect social media usage has upon the occupational balance of University students. As we all know the use of social media is soaring and is now utilised as a main method of communication. Unsurprisingly there is a lacking Ocupational Therapy evidence base surrouding the impact social media can have upon the occupational balance of the general population. Upon completion of this research I aim to make recommendations for Occupational Therapists to look at their current practice - can service users utilise social media to faciliatte them in achieving their occupational balance or are they using social media excessively resulting in addiction. We have a duty to ensure practive is as current as possible, therefore should Occupational Therapists be exploring the effect social media has amongst service users in the technologically advanced world we live in today. There may also be scope for us to lead societal change by developing a Occupational Therapy role to provide education surrounding the benefits associated with social media (supporting people to achieve an occupational balance), in addition to educating the dark occupations that can arise (such as addiction) from excessive social media usage. I would be interested to hear other peoples thoughts- also if you're aware of any literature surrounding this topic I would love to hear from you. Also those who are in current practice, do you do this already (if so how is this working for you) or if not - do you think this would be beneficial to service users? Kind regards, Gemma Townsend.24193
- Role emerging placementIn Student Spaces·15 March 2023Is it ok for universities to send first year OT students for placement where there are no OTs practicing already?24182
- Seeking Clinical Placement in the UKIn Culture + Working Abroad·15 July 2019Hello everyone! My name is Sarah and I'm an OT student in Canada. I'm hoping to complete my next clinical placement in the UK (preferably London since I have family there) and am currently searching for an OT to supervise me during my placement - end of October to end of December 2019. So far I have been calling around to various hospitals and reaching out to OTs using the RCOT search page. I'm wondering if anyone has any advice or suggestions for expanding my search or making it more effective! To date I have completed my first year of my MsCOT, and will complete another 6 week semester prior to beginning placement. My first placement was in acute & outpatient psychiatry. My primary interest is neuro-rehabilitation, however I am open to placements in just about any area of practice since my main goal right now is to learn more about the profession and gain as much experience as possible. Thanks so much!2467
- OT and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) - UK help please!?In Service Development·15 April 2022Hello! I hope that you're able to help me? I'm a clinical specialist occupational therapist working in community mental health in the North East of England. I work across a number of adult mental health teams in a locality which are undergoing redevelopment. As a result, additional funding may be available for OT provision. My issue is, is that we cant find recommendations/national indicators about how many OT's v population/client group is realistic. How have you navigated this or what has been funding/service rational for appropriately meeting the OT need of your client groups, in this case, for EIP. Thank you!24273
- Traditional Toys as Therapy ToolsIn Equipment, Aids + Adaptations·12 March 2022Hi there, Do you remember what kind of toys you play when you are kid? Is there any toys that you use now in your therapy session? Let me share a little bit about my interest in traditional toys. As an Indonesian who lives with various ethnicity, exploring traditional toys and games always been fascinating. Thereâs always fun part to analyze it. How to play? What sensory input that needed? What motor output that required? What about the praxis? These series of questions will come over and over. Then come to the most important question as an OT: how to use it as therapy tool? Let me start with this toy. Name: othok-othok (Javanese). Thereâs another name in different ethnic. Made from bamboo and rubber band. Type of toys: noise toys. This is how to play it: hold the handle do circular movement the stick will hit the drum and the sound comes out This toy can be use in patient with problem in: hand movement laterality visual motor integration This is the analysist activity for othok-othok: Sensory input/feedback provided: Tactile input from handle, proprioceptive input from circular movement, auditory input from the sound Motor output required: Grasp is required. Coordination to move wrist in circular. Accuracy in circular movement. Specific muscles used: arm flexor, adduction and abduction wrist, flexor finger Specific joints used: wrist, MCP, PIP, DIP Laterality and crossing midline required: Hand dominant, no midline crossing Strength required: This movement is against gravity to make circular movement Endurance required: Many repetition, endurance demand Position/posture required: Abduction upper arm Body awareness required: Must maintain handle to keep moving to produce sound Mobility required: Hand and wrist mobility Novelty of the motion/amount of praxis required: With repetition does not require high demand on praxis It's your turn to find traditional toys in your place and do the same analysis. Let's embrace the diversity.31287
- School and Fieldwork ExperienceIn Student Spaces·17 July 2020This is part two of an interview. My peer Lauren shares her occupational therapy schooling in the United States. She also compares her learning experience between the skilled nursing facility and pediatric settings. Asking questions and providing comments are always welcomed.3130
- Topic of the month: (July- August 2020) Rehabilitation Robotics: A systematic review.In The OT Journal Club15 July 2020This is great initiative since conception of gamification into physical and cognitive rehabilitation is at infancy. I am fortunate to have exoskeleton robotic device for upper limb retraining combined with perceptual cognitive rehabilitation. Data gathered at early stages of rehabilitation is not true reflection of improvement in function at later stage as outside assistance from therapist whether it is physical or prompting weaned off as true recovery take hold. Certainly, technology has advantage over traditional paper or wood based activities as they seemed less childish for adult population in terms of mood and motivation. It is nice to have evidence for trending practice in the field.31
- Childrens experiences of weighted blankets as a sleep intervention â what can we learn from children with ADHD?In The OT Journal Club28 February 2023This is really interesting, thank you so much for sharing. Sleep is really important and something so many of the children at my school struggle with.31
- Prison OTIn Research + Evidence22 October 2022Hey Rebecca. I recently did my dissertation on aging in prison from an OT perspective. There is very limited research done! I know that Brooke and Rybacka (2020) have carried out research in the UK about older prisoners who attend prison programs. Though its not about occupational therapy, it definitely highlights the importance of engagement and participation! I think you will find that as you do your research, there is evidence the OTs need to be in prisons but very few people have put those words on paper! Best of luck with the review! :)31
- OT Pen PalsIn Culture + Working Abroad14 October 2020Hi Hannah..I'm Beena Prety C an final year BOT (Bachelor of Occupational Therapy ) student from Tamilnadu, India. And I would like to share my opinions from an Occupational therapy student point of view from my context and environment. There are only few colleges in India that provide Occupational therapy course..And there is less awareness about occupational therapy in my country.Even I also didn't know what is occupational therapy and the role of occupational therapist before joining the course. I just wanted to choose a paramedical profession and occupational therapy is a term that I didn't hear before. So I decided to choose this as my profession to be new and different from others.I wanted to find out what is occupational therapy... And you can contact me for sharing our both experiences beenadhas1999@gmail.com31
- Diversifying our profession - #BlacklivesmatterIn Other Topics12 June 20201. I am from the UK 2. None. 3. Three. 4. There was one student who was black, but she left in the first year. All the rest were white. 5. None. 6. None. 7. Not at all. In fact the student mentioned above highlighted that in her culture, maintaining eye contact is rude/threatening (it is the same in my wife's culture - she is Kenyan). This gave course tutors something to think about, but all too briefly. Throughout my career, my impression is that OT is a very white dominated profession with many of my colleagues and managers, while not overtly so, tending to dismiss others culture and values and making decisions based on British culture and values.31
- 1st October: International Older Personsâ DayIn Other Topics·1 October 2019Did you know that today is International Older Personsâ Day, or International Day for Older People? I didnât (and I have a passion for older adult care and was the Older Adults Lead for The Hub before my new voluntary role) so I thought Iâd share a few links relevant: âWe need to stand up nowâ for the elderly: urges UN rights expert on World Day https://news.un.org/en/story/2019/09/1048252 Age UK & Age International on International Day of Older Persons https://www.ageuk.org.uk/sunderland/about-us/news/articles/2017/international-day-of-older-persons/ & https://ageukblog.org.uk/tag/international-day-of-older-persons/ & https://www.ageinternational.org.uk Action for Elders https://www.actionforelders.org.uk/appeal/older-peoples-day Do you have any good ones for sharing? Share them as a comment! Thank-you, enjoy the rest of your day....and go hug a parent/grandparent, make an older age neighbour a cup of tea or do a quick food shop, ask someone about their life story. If you care about an older adult, today is as better day as any to show them. Best wishes, Shelley And, keeping track of âawareness daysâ: https://www.awarenessdays.com/awareness-days-calendar/international-day-of-older-persons-2019/3148
- OT PenpalIn Student Spaces·12 October 2022Hi, My name is Jennifer. I am currently in my 2nd year of occupational therapy in ATU, Letterkenny, Co.Donegal. Apart of one of our assignments we have to find an OT penpal to discuss the difference of OT in another country and also the skills, values and roles. I would love to hear from you please contact me by email at l00165007@atu.ie. Many thanks, Jennifer3154
- OT practitioners working in Domestic Abuse - making connections?In Role-emerging Practice22 January 2022Hi Gill I would very much be interested! Im a little behind you hoping to go to uni this year to study OT. I have a background working with dv victims and perpetrators, and very much see the value of OT within both these areas. Please let me know if anyone else reaches out as I would be definitely up for getting involved31
- OT practitioners working in Domestic Abuse - making connections?In Role-emerging Practice23 January 2022I am an OT who works in an A&E Mental Health Liaison Team and I do see both perpetrators and victims of domestic abuse and violenceâŠI definitely think there is an identifiable need for OT interventions, I only really engage in safety planning with the person and information share with the local multi-agency safeguarding hub.31
- My reflections on assisting with a group interview for Apprenticeships BSc (Hons) 4 year part time courseIn Career Development·22 May 2019I recently assisted selecting candidates for a BSc 4 year part time Occupational Therapy course and wanted to share my reflections to benefit others who may be going through a similar process. I am a clinician and I do not work in education. I had been asked to assist with this process by the University. · At the start candidates were asked if they had any questions. This was a slow start and it became obvious those who had considered this question. · Many of the candidates did not answer the question âwhy do you want to become an OT?â Instead they answered âwhat job role do you do at the moment and how does this relate to OT?â · Many forgot to state what skills and qualities they could bring to the role and how their previous experience was relevant to the role. · What worked well was an answer that stated when a person related a service improvement they had brought/ developed or a practical example of where they had seen OT intervention work. · Many forgot to communicate an enthusiasm for OT and to talk about the aims and objectives of OT (do not assume that everyone knows what is good about OT). · Not being aware of the audience â many spoke without being aware of what others in the room were doing, they did not look at others and tended to focus on only one person in the group. · Many forgot to state what made them apply to that specific University â many answered âbecause it is near my home or I like the countrysideâ. · A better response was âI have explored options at the Open Dayâ or âI have looked at the website and read lecturers biographies and relevant research papersâ or âI am keen to engage with problem based learning as this suits my active practical learning styleâ. · · What was very interesting was wider interests that were mentioned (being a qualified Doctor, an electrician, a parish councillor, a scout leader, having a varied range of interests including sea kayaking, pottery, arts and crafts, an interest in charity work, Makaton, PEC communication systems or a degree in psychology or psychomotor rehabilitation). · The course delivers skill sessions in photography, video, technology, pottery, horticulture and it was great to hear from candidates who have experienced using these activities therapeutically. · Group interview â there were those who dominated the discussion (speaking with strong and repetitive opinions for long periods of time and âsteamrollingâ), those who listened intently and did not manage to get a word in, or others who contributed interesting unique thoughts in an interactive and charming way. · At the end there was the opportunity for candidates to reflect on the interview with a written piece of prose. The best reflective pieces were those who used personal pronouns and took ownership of what had gone well and not so well. The best answer came up with practical solutions of what they could do in the future to improve their performance and saw this as their own responsibility. The worst answers were passive observations of others, not personal and not reflective. Also some of the writers were unable to write grammatically correct sentences and this presented poorly. I hope these reflections and tips are helpful and good luck!31173
- Turkey Occupatıonal TherapyIn Culture + Working Abroad·6 March 2019Hı Dear I am Occupatıonal Therapist in Turkey. I gradutaed UskĂŒdar Universty Department of Occupatıonal Therapy.Occupatıonal Therapy new professional in Turkey.  We have a problem.There are a total of Occupatıonal Therapist 300 graduated in Turkey. The founder Sensory integration Therapy Association of Turkey a Physiotherapist. They offer a sense integration course with the ICEASI.This association is not fair to O.T . It was written that the physiotherapists knew the best way to integrate the sense. We cannot find work in Turkey because all physiotherapists are doing sensory integration therapy If this continues, all O.T will become worthless. I will go to Ä°reland for Engilish Course next year. My English is now pre intermediate..I want you to help me with English and other topics. I will stay at least 8 month in Ireland.I want to master of Occuaptıonal Therapy.I thought about the Cork English Academy for the English course.Your ideas on this matter are very important to me Thank you. My website www.suleymansert.com31109
- Bed lever fittingIn Equipment, Aids + Adaptations·11 June 2023Hiya. I was wondering does any OTs have any useful advice for fitting bed levers with the white straps taking into account moving and handling. Very limited videos online. One shows the woman lift the bed to put the straps on. In reality, in someone's house this would never be possible1196
- OT in specialist trauma services for adultsIn Conditions + Specialisms·26 February 2021Hi there. I was hoping to connect with any OTs working in specialist trauma services for adults. Please get in touch1696
- Decorating bottlesIn Creative Practice·23 January 2020having noticed a lot of bottle being recycled in the neighbourhood I wondered if there was something I could do with the veterans I worked with (Mental health). The charity I worked with at the time were hoping to host a summer ball and wanted table centre pieces - I then remembered a pinterest board where someone had decorated the bottles and put those little cork lights in the middle. this activity was introduced to my clients to help them with some mindfulness and building confidence. I got hold of some old slices of logs to act as bases and we used glue guns to stick all manner of things on the bottles, such as feathers, beads, glitter, string, cut outs.... the results were outstanding. There is a great youtube video which you can take a look at, sadly this post wont let me copy and paste but if you put in DIY bottle art quick and easy you should find it. This lady uses pre coloured bottles, but we found that green and brown bottles worked just as well, one veteran sprayed some with glass etching spray which gave a lovely smokey effect, you can get the cork lights cheaply on amazon. We also tried glass paint, which worked but bear in mind you do have to bake these in an oven. Result, some very pleased veterans, who had something they could also take home with them if they wished, or donate to the charity ball centre pieces.16108
- Sex and OTIn Approaches + Frameworks·27 March 2023There I said it... sex! Now that I have your attention I wonder whether any one of would be kind enough to help me. Our current essay is about why we participate in sex from a psychological perceptive. I'm choosing biological and humanistic approach. Can anyone point me in the right direction to material that can support this please? I'm also going to look at new theories emerging regarding why we participate in sex. I would be really interested to hear any thoughts! Thanks so much x16373
- Sensory Integration Interventions, Assessment tools & outcome measuresIn Assessment + Evaluation·20 October 2020Hi there, Iâm interested to know what types of interventions, assessment tools and outcome measures that people are using when considering sensory integration with children and particularly why. Most research refers directly to children with autism however Iâm interested to know if anyone is aware of the evidence base of their sensory practice. All studies I have come across have been very small scale with little evidence base. It has me thinking that this area is so widely used within OT what influences and guides practitioners sessions? particularly interested in the use of DPPT and joint compressions. Farrah16639
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