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kaleycloud

We Need Research on Psychosocial Occupational Therapy | American Journal of Occupationa... - 0 views

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  • kaleycloud on 27 Nov 16
     
    In this letter to the editor in AJOT, an OT working in a mental health setting describes the difficulty of proving the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of OT in mental health. When asked to provide such evidence at her work place, even with the help of some of the prominent mental health OTs she was unable to find enough research. She makes a call for those interested in the mental health profession to begin to do more research in the area in order to protect OTs role in the setting.
mregan1301

What is Clinical Reasoning? - 1 views

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  • shaemckay on 21 Jul 14
     
    This 1991 AJOT article discussed clinical reasoning. The article stressed the importance of not allowing our clinical reasoning to biomechanical and biomedical focused. Rather, as occupational therapists, our clinical reasoning should focus on human world of motives, values, and beliefs.
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  • stewarts3 on 04 Aug 14
     
    This article, published by AJOT in 1991, provides the reader with some insight into the basis of clinical reasoning, why clinical reasoning is important in one's profession, and how to apply clinical reasoning in one's professional career and an occupational therapy practitioner. This truly is a great article for us to read as we are currently developing clinical reasoning skills as level II fieldwork students.
  • mregan1301 on 06 Aug 15
     
    This document provides a broader definition of clinical reasoning that is associated and expected from occupational therapists. Due to the nature of our profession as being client-centered and a mix of artistic and scientific rationale, OT's are expected to provide clinical reasoning that expands beyond the medical model into a meaning-centered, interpretive model. The reason for this expanded clinical reasoning for OT's is that we are not just looking at an individual in terms of their disability, rather we look at an individual in a holistic manner.
  • mregan1301 on 10 Aug 15
     
    This document provides a broader definition of clinical reasoning that is associated and expected from occupational therapists. Due to the nature of our profession as being client-centered and a mix of artistic and scientific rationale, OT's are expected to provide clinical reasoning that expands beyond the medical model into a meaning-centered, interpretive model. The reason for this expanded clinical reasoning for OT's is that we are not just looking at an individual in terms of their disability, rather we look at an individual in a holistic manner.
arikamarie

Occupational Therapy: Meeting the Needs of Families of People With Autism Spectrum Diso... - 0 views

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autism occupational therapy

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  • arikamarie on 11 Nov 15
     
    Occupational Therapy: Meeting the Needs of Families of People With Autism Spectrum Disorder. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, September 2015, Vol. 69, 6905170010p1-6905170010p5. doi:10.5014/ajot.2015.019562 At my current placement we have a huge focus on Autism and this AJOT article is really great because it shows how the very many facets of occupational therapy can help meet the needs of children and adults with ASD and their families.
mflower

Occupational Therapy Interventions for Chronic Diseases: A Scoping Review - 1 views

* Hand, C., Law, M., & McColl, M.A. (2011). Occupational therapy for interventions for chronic diseases: A scoping review. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 65, 428-436. Doi: 10.5014/ajot.2...

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scamarata1

Occupational Therapy Incorporating Animals for Children with Autism: A Pilot Investigation - 0 views

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  • scamarata1 on 16 Oct 16
     
    This study compared language use and social interaction in children with autism who received two forms of occupational therapy. The first form was using standard techniques and the other form incorporated animals. Twenty-two children between the ages of 7 and 13 from a public school in Virigina received both forms of therapy in a school based occupational therapy program for children with autism. The results suggest that the children had a greater use of language and social interaction in sessions incorporating animals when compared to sessions using standard occupational therapy techniques. These findings add to the growing body of evidence that the therapeutic use of animals may be an effective way to engage a wide variety of therapy clients, as well as to enhance the effectiveness of established occupational therapy techniques.
alliejpeugh

Occupational Therapy Activities and Intervention Techniques for Clients With Stroke in ... - 0 views

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Stroke Treatment

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  • stewarts3 on 07 Aug 14
     
    This article, published by AJOT in July 2006, is titled Occupational Therapy Activities and Intervention Techniques for Clients With Stroke in Six Rehabilitation Hospitals. As the title suggests, this article discusses various occupational therapy intervention strategies, as well as their effectiveness, for the treatment of patients with CVAs. Control of upper extremity exercises as well as activities of daily living practice were the most common form of occupational therapy intervention techniques utilized.
  • alliejpeugh on 19 Oct 16
     
    I chose this article because I treat many CVA patients in my setting. I was curious to see how the typical VA treatments related to other hospitals with their treatments. The results were very similar. Mainly we work on functional activities and we add in some exercising to strengthen and further enhance the functional abilities.
kaleycloud

Intervention Planning Facets-Four Facets of Occupational Therapy Intervention Planning:... - 0 views

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  • stewarts3 on 01 Aug 14
     
    This AJOT article is titled Intervention Planning Facets-Four Facets of Occupational Therapy Intervention Planning: Economics, Ethics, Professional Judgment, and Evidence-Based Practice. The article discusses four basic principles of occupational therapy and offers the perspectives of occupational therapists in applying these principles to everyday practice.
  • kaleycloud on 23 Nov 16
     
    This article discussed how professional judgement, ethics, EBP, and economic constraints are interrelated in OT practice. Each need to be considered during intervention planning, however, some therapists may find this difficulty. A literature review found that overall there is a lack of evidence supporting OT practice and that it can be difficult to integrate research findings into treatment. One question mentioned was should clients be quantified and reduced to variables as each person is unique?. Practitioners need to remember that research provides guidance for interventions, rather than step by step how-tos. It is up to the OT to use their judgment and experience to incorporate it.
beccaneffssu

Deeper into the Heart of the Matter - 0 views

http://ajot.aota.org/article.aspx?articleid=1869922 The author of this article is a former editor of AJOT. She reflects on her career as an occupational therapist and how her style of thinking abo...

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brittali

The Heart, Mind, and Soul of Professionalism in Occupational Therapy | American Journal... - 3 views

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professionalism

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  • shaemckay on 25 Jul 14
     
    This article focused on the importance of having your heart, mind, and soul behind you and your profession in order to present professionalism within the occupational therapy field. The heart of professionalism in occupational therapy, focuses on doing Good Work and/or ensuring that what we are doing is right for us as well as improving another's life. The mind of professionalism in occupational therapy, this idea is centered around working to broaden the scope of knowledge within occupational therapy as well as providing EVP to your clients because they deserve more than the routine BUE exercises. Lastly, the soul of professionalism within occupational therapy, this involves collaborating with other individuals within the profession, critically evaluating, and brainstorming to ensure that the highest standard of practice is being used within the clinics. These three components are interwoven. Therefore, if one piece, the heart, mind, or soul is missing then the level of professionalism you portray decreases.
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  • stewarts3 on 01 Aug 14
     
    The Heart, Mind, and Soul of Professionalism in Occupational Therapy. This is an AJOT article that discusses the topic of professionalism and how it applies to occupational therapy practice. The article discusses the "heart of professionalism" and how presenting oneself in a professional manner is crucial in today's healthcare market as an occupational therapy practitioner.
  • lannars on 06 Aug 14
     
    This article explores the question of how as OT's we stay convinced that our work is, and can always be, right for ourselves just as it is good for the world. The author proposes the answer lies in how we understand and enact professionalism
  • saracrall on 07 Aug 14
     
    This is a really neat article. It personifies professionalism and puts a whole new meaning to it. It emphasizes the importance of it for our field and how it has evolved over the years. I like how it talks about professionalism can bring occupational therapists together and "nourish our convictions in the rightness of our work for ourselves and its goodness for the world." This article is written more like a novel and I think many people would enjoy the read!!
  • meganthompson on 09 Aug 14
     
    This article provides an interesting perspective concerning professionalism in occupational therapy. In this article the author examines the importance of having your heart, mind, and soul as your driving force in order to demonstrate professionalism. The heart of professionalism involves a belief that what you do to better people's lives and society is so special that no amount of money could measure how important it is to you. The mind of professionalism involves the application of knowledge and expertise that enables a therapist to be empowered and inspired to utilize evidence within their everyday practice to better meet their patients' needs. Lastly, the soul of professionalism includes the special bond therapists have with one another and with their patients, focused on collaboration and creativity, in order to provide the highest quality of care to their patients.
  • arikamarie on 18 Aug 15
     
    This article in The American Journal of Occupational Therapy sets out to describe professionalism and how it relates to the occupational therapy field and career. The author, Wendy Wood (2004), describes professionalism as an "ideal that encompasses widely held expectations of, and objective standards for evaluating, any field that calls itself a profession." She emphasizes how personal professionalism is and relates it to the heart, mind, and soul to illustrate its most crucial elements. She describes the history of the profession and how it along with professionalism has developed as the field has grown. Wood goes on to state that any field, occupational therapy included, which claims professional stature must be equally dedicated to developing it's "mind" and "heart." This just means that the body of knowledge must also continue to grow and develop as the profession grows. We must also grow as professionals who are interacting with one another. Wood (2004) states the importance of interacting with others in ways that are "honest, critically evaluative, and dedicated toward realizing a greater good."
  • mregan1301 on 30 Oct 15
     
    This article provides a guideline on how occupational therapists can understand and carryout professional behavior. The author breaks down professionalism in terms of "the vital elements" the heart, mind, and soul and how to apply these aspects in a professional manner. The author highlights the fact that professionalism is a process and grows over time.
  • karajordan on 17 Oct 16
     
    As we engage our hearts to do Good Work, strive to nourish our minds, and to cultivate the authenticity of our souls we can help make the field of occupational therapy stand out and be a pillar of professionalism. Wendy Wood's article is inspiring and is a good read to give you a little boost.
  • brittali on 09 Dec 16
     
    The author's purpose of this article was to promote professionalism as heart, mind, and soul at all level so that all we do in the name of occupational therapy not only remains right for ourselves and good for the world, but also grows more so over time. He described professionalism as especially important for the well-being of individuals or of society at large, having a value so special that money cannot serve as its sole measure: it is also simply good work. The author was captured by the magic of occupational therapy as a counselor at a summer camp for autistic children, which was a truly inspiring story about how he fell in love with the profession. He emphasized how personal professionalism is; so personal, in fact, that he uses the metaphors of heart, mind, and soul to depict its most vital elements. Any field claiming professional stature must be just as dedicated to cultivating its mind as it is to nourishing its heart, as the two are wonderfully symbiotic. I loved this article, and it truly depicted the meaning of and what it means to be an occupational therapist at a personal level.
Megan Applegate

Ethical Decision Making in Clinical Research: Application of CELIBATE - 1 views

http://ajot.aota.org/article.aspx?articleid=1865751 This article, found in AJOT, describes the use of the clinical model "CELIBATE" to problem-solve through an ethical dilemma. The method of using ...

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stewarts3

Evidence-Based Article (Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias) - 1 views

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  • stewarts3 on 21 Jul 14
     
    Evidence-based practice. This is an AJOT article in regards to effective occupational therapy considerations when working with patients with Alzheimer's Disease and/or related dementia. This article may shed some light concerning treatment approaches with residents in SNFs, Hospice Care facilities, Dementia Care Units, etc.
stewarts3

Perceptions of Effective Professional Behavior Feedback: Occupational Therapy Student V... - 1 views

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  • stewarts3 on 21 Jul 14
     
    This is a brief AJOT article that discusses the perceptions concerning professional behavior during fieldwork. Professionalism is an aspect of fieldwork experience that certainly shouldn't be neglected.
blequeknotts

Ethics - 1 views

Greene, D. (1997). The use of service learning in client environments to enhance ethical reasoning in students. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, (51) 844-852. Doi:10.5014/ajot.51.10.844 ...

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blequeknotts

Clinical Reasoning - 1 views

Roger, J.C., Holm, M.B. (1991). Occupational therapy diagnostic reasoning: A component of clinical reasoning. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, (45) 1045-1053. Doi:10.5014/ajot.45.11.1045...

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gorbachh

Ethics - 1 views

This article from AJOT explores ethical dilemmas experienced by family caregivers for the eldery. Themes of ethical dilemmas are analyzed along with their relationship to occuapational therapy prac...

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courtneycoe

Clinical Reasoning - 0 views

American Journal of Occupational Therapy, May/June 2004, Vol. 58, 333-336. doi:10.5014/ajot.58.3.333 This article was featured in AJOT, 2004. The objective of the study was to determine the effect...

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courtneycoe

Professionalism - 1 views

This article was presented by Wendy Wood in the 2004 issue of AJOT. In summary, this article looks into the history of our profession. The reasons why we do what we do every single day we go into w...

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gorbachh

Clinical Reasoning - 2 views

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hconn440

Clinical Reasoning in Medicine Compared With Clinical Reasoning in Occupational Therapy - 0 views

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  • hconn440 on 18 Oct 14
     
    This is an article by Maureen Hayes Fleming found in AJOT about how clinical reasoning is different in occupational therapists than it is for medical doctors. The article discusses findings from an ethnographic study of occupational therapists working in large teaching hospitals. The findings suggest both professions utilize hypothetical reasoning in their decision making process. Occupational therapists and doctors differ in their goals for patients, which may result in different treatment ideas/opinions.
hconn440

Clinical Reasoning: http://ajot.aota.org/article.aspx?articleid=1877117 - 0 views

This is an article by Cheryl Mattingly in AJOT about clinical reasoning in occupational therapy. This article expresses a little bit of a different take on defining clinical reasoning. The author d...

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