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Understanding home modifications impact on clients and their family's experience of hom... - 0 views

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Home modifications aim to enhance safety and occupational performance in the home. However, given the complexity and unique meaning of the home, they can impact aspects other than function. This qualitative descriptive study aimed to explore the impact of home modifications on clients and their family's experience of home. The study found that home modifications impacted positively and negatively on five dimensions of the home environment, the personal, occupational, physical, temporal and social dimension. The outcomes of the modifications and the home modification process were influenced by three themes, workmanship, consultation or involvement in decision-making, and the societal dimension of the home environment. Conclusions: The negative outcomes and poor consultation experiences suggest the need for occupational therapists to understand their client's personal experience of home and to comprehensively follow-up and evaluate these following home modifications.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Home modifications aim to enhance safety and occupational performance in the home. However, given the complexity and unique meaning of the home, they can impact aspects other than function. This qualitative descriptive study aimed to explore the impact of home modifications on clients and their family's experience of home. The study found that home modifications impacted positively and negatively on five dimensions of the home environment, the personal, occupational, physical, temporal and social dimension. The outcomes of the modifications and the home modification process were influenced by three themes, workmanship, consultation or involvement in decision-making, and the societal dimension of the home environment. Conclusions: The negative outcomes and poor consultation experiences suggest the need for occupational therapists to understand their client's personal experience of home and to comprehensively follow-up and evaluate these following home modifications. </div>

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Factors affecting ethical behavior in pediatric occupational therapy: A qualitative study - 0 views

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This study aimed to identify the factors influencing ethical behavior of pediatric occupational therapists at work. The researchers conducted a study of 12 currently practicing pediatric occupational therapists. Researchers interviewed these therapists with questions regarding factors affecting ethical beliefs and ethical behaviors. From the interviews, 4 main themes were revealed: 1. organizational factors (some participants believed lack of human resources or therapy space impacted ethical behaviors), 2. therapist related factors (some therapists believed that things such as self esteem, competence, family/home life all impacted ethical behaviors), 3. client family issues (some therapists thought that a child's family/parents could impact a therapists ethical behaviors. For example, a parent may instruct a therapist NOT to stop a child for crying, versus other parents instructing the therapist to punish the child for crying), and 4. Social factors (some participants believed that social factors, such as an overall societal decline in ethical behaviors, such as not having financial support systems or insurances not covering occupational therapy and thus causing for mistakes. In another perspective, participants pointed out that in the past if a patient could not pay for services the therapist would still help them, but now therapy can only be provided if they can pay for it or have enough insurance.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This study aimed to identify the factors influencing ethical behavior of pediatric occupational therapists at work. The researchers conducted a study of 12 currently practicing pediatric occupational therapists. Researchers interviewed these therapists with questions regarding factors affecting ethical beliefs and ethical behaviors. From the interviews, 4 main themes were revealed: 1. organizational factors (some participants believed lack of human resources or therapy space impacted ethical behaviors), 2. therapist related factors (some therapists believed that things such as self esteem, competence, family/home life all impacted ethical behaviors), 3. client family issues (some therapists thought that a child's family/parents could impact a therapists ethical behaviors. For example, a parent may instruct a therapist NOT to stop a child for crying, versus other parents instructing the therapist to punish the child for crying), and 4. Social factors (some participants believed that social factors, such as an overall societal decline in ethical behaviors, such as not having financial support systems or insurances not covering occupational therapy and thus causing for mistakes. In another perspective, participants pointed out that in the past if a patient could not pay for services the therapist would still help them, but now therapy can only be provided if they can pay for it or have enough insurance.</div>

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Reducing the psychosocial impact of aphasia on mood and quality of life in people with ... - 1 views

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In my rotation I have had an opportunity to work with multiple different stroke patients, and I have seen how aphasia has affected their lives, and this article documents how these individuals are at an increased risk for depression. The goal of this study was to determine whether an early intervention for an individual who has aphasia post stroke, as well as that persons family, leads to better mood and quality of life outcomes for people with aphasia, and less caregiver burden and better mental health for their family members. What was unique to me was that this study/intervention was the first known program tailored for people with aphasia and their family members -Unfortunately, this study is not finished, and is still in progress. However, to me this is also very unique that it was published to let you know that there is a new program being tested, and I think since it is supposedly the first of its kind, it could truly have great psychosocial benefits for individuals with aphasia post stroke.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In my rotation I have had an opportunity to work with multiple different stroke patients, and I have seen how aphasia has affected their lives, and this article documents how these individuals are at an increased risk for depression. The goal of this study was to determine whether an early intervention for an individual who has aphasia post stroke, as well as that persons family, leads to better mood and quality of life outcomes for people with aphasia, and less caregiver burden and better mental health for their family members. What was unique to me was that this study/intervention was the first known program tailored for people with aphasia and their family members -Unfortunately, this study is not finished, and is still in progress. However, to me this is also very unique that it was published to let you know that there is a new program being tested, and I think since it is supposedly the first of its kind, it could truly have great psychosocial benefits for individuals with aphasia post stroke.</div>

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Occupational therapy students and student supervisors in 65 fieldwork centers nationwide responded to a survey. Results suggest that fieldwork experience has the greatest impact on the development...

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started by charisseblinder on 03 Aug 15 no follow-up yet

A key component in all allied health professions is the exposure to clinical experience during fieldwork rotations. Supervisors have reported positive and negative aspects of taking on fieldwork st...

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Professional Ethics - 0 views

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shaemckay on 07 Aug 14

An employer can have a direct impact on the effectiveness of an employee's performance, similar to our clinical instructors have an impact on our performance within the facility. This article discusses the importance of utilizing a departmental assessment system in practice for new employees and students that is composed of orientation, education, as well as assessment and evaluation. Through an orientation, students and new employees would complete a self-analysis of their known strengths and weaknesses as well as gain knowledge regarding the department's values and expectations. The educational portion of the departmental assessment not only reinforces the importance of CEUs, but also promotes seeking additional training and education in the employee or student's identified areas of weakness. Lastly, employees and students should be assessed and evaluated on their ability to obtain education in areas of weakness, exhibit good critical thinking skills, and make ethical decisions. Through promotion of ethics in the departmental assessment an employee and student will be able to comprehend that the facility not only cares about productivity, but also providing compassionate care.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">An employer can have a direct impact on the effectiveness of an employee's performance, similar to our clinical instructors have an impact on our performance within the facility. This article discusses the importance of utilizing a departmental assessment system in practice for new employees and students that is composed of orientation, education, as well as assessment and evaluation. Through an orientation, students and new employees would complete a self-analysis of their known strengths and weaknesses as well as gain knowledge regarding the department's values and expectations. The educational portion of the departmental assessment not only reinforces the importance of CEUs, but also promotes seeking additional training and education in the employee or student's identified areas of weakness. Lastly, employees and students should be assessed and evaluated on their ability to obtain education in areas of weakness, exhibit good critical thinking skills, and make ethical decisions. Through promotion of ethics in the departmental assessment an employee and student will be able to comprehend that the facility not only cares about productivity, but also providing compassionate care.</div>

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Ethical Decision-Making by Students in Physical and Occupational Therapy - 0 views

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This longitudinal research looked at the impact OT and PT university programs had on the development of moral reasoning in students. The study found that this particular university's programs did not seem to have on impact on the growth of moral reasoning, and that these programs need to teach ethical reasoning along with clinical reasoning.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This longitudinal research looked at the impact OT and PT university programs had on the development of moral reasoning in students. The study found that this particular university's programs did not seem to have on impact on the growth of moral reasoning, and that these programs need to teach ethical reasoning along with clinical reasoning.</div>

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Clinical Reasoning - More Than Problem Solving... - 0 views

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This blog is something that all clinicians and students need to read, think about, and discuss with others. The author discusses how she was taught a series of problem solving steps during her education and how they have caused her to become like many other therapists by jumping to solutions before knowing the real problem. Therefore, the therapists discusses all the things she has learned on her own through her various classes that she examines when screening/assessing a patient in order to determine the appropriate problem in order to generate an effective solution.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This blog is something that all clinicians and students need to read, think about, and discuss with others. The author discusses how she was taught a series of problem solving steps during her education and how they have caused her to become like many other therapists by jumping to solutions before knowing the real problem. Therefore, the therapists discusses all the things she has learned on her own through her various classes that she examines when screening/assessing a patient in order to determine the appropriate problem in order to generate an effective solution.</div>

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meganthompson on 06 Aug 14

This posting describes an occupational therapists evolution of clinical reasoning skills as she developed as a practitioner. As an entry-level practitioner she followed the "problem solving process" she was taught in school. This process includes identifying the problems, identifying potential solutions, choosing one identified solution, implementing the solution, reviewing the satisfactoriness of the solution, and if unsatisfied completing the process over and over until a satisfactory solution is met. However, she explains that she quickly realized that too often we as occupational therapy practitioners jump in with various solutions before truly identifying the root of the problem. The author highlights numerous assumptions that can be made as to why we want to jump the gun, so to speak. Some of the top reasons mentioned include the patient lacks insight as to the root of the problem and may identify contributory problems and not the true source, there is no specific step to properly examine the source of the problem, and lastly we often view an individual's needs in terms of deficits rather than examining interactions between the individual concerning values and daily choices and their impact on the environment. The author concludes by providing guidance to upcoming practitioners so that they may not make the same mistakes she previously did. She explains that during the evaluation process she is looking not only at the client and what they define as problems, but also looking at strengths, possible explanations, and areas that can be explored in more detail in order to develop a stronger hypothesis as to the root of the problem. Otherwise she risks applying a solution that doesn't solve the problem, creates other problems, and/or prevents uncovering of deeper areas of concern that are impacting the individual's life.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This posting describes an occupational therapists evolution of clinical reasoning skills as she developed as a practitioner. As an entry-level practitioner she followed the "problem solving process" she was taught in school. This process includes identifying the problems, identifying potential solutions, choosing one identified solution, implementing the solution, reviewing the satisfactoriness of the solution, and if unsatisfied completing the process over and over until a satisfactory solution is met. However, she explains that she quickly realized that too often we as occupational therapy practitioners jump in with various solutions before truly identifying the root of the problem. The author highlights numerous assumptions that can be made as to why we want to jump the gun, so to speak. Some of the top reasons mentioned include the patient lacks insight as to the root of the problem and may identify contributory problems and not the true source, there is no specific step to properly examine the source of the problem, and lastly we often view an individual's needs in terms of deficits rather than examining interactions between the individual concerning values and daily choices and their impact on the environment. The author concludes by providing guidance to upcoming practitioners so that they may not make the same mistakes she previously did. She explains that during the evaluation process she is looking not only at the client and what they define as problems, but also looking at strengths, possible explanations, and areas that can be explored in more detail in order to develop a stronger hypothesis as to the root of the problem. Otherwise she risks applying a solution that doesn't solve the problem, creates other problems, and/or prevents uncovering of deeper areas of concern that are impacting the individual's life.</div>

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Survey of Paediatric Occupational Therapists' Understanding of Developmental Coordinati... - 0 views

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arikamarie on 08 Nov 15

Evidence suggests that developmental coordination disorder (DCD) co-occurs with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and joint hypermobility syndrome (JHS). Pediatric occupational therapists working with children with DCD need to consider the impact of co-occurring conditions on the children they assess and treat. A survey investigating the knowledge base and understanding relating to these conditions was conducted. The results showed that therapists (n = 225, response rate 23%) have an understanding of DCD; however, a more detailed knowledge of ADHD and JHS would allow them to consider the impact of the overlapping nature of these conditions. This highlights a training need to ensure understanding of these conditions and appropriate management.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Evidence suggests that developmental coordination disorder (DCD) co-occurs with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and joint hypermobility syndrome (JHS). Pediatric occupational therapists working with children with DCD need to consider the impact of co-occurring conditions on the children they assess and treat. A survey investigating the knowledge base and understanding relating to these conditions was conducted. The results showed that therapists (n = 225, response rate 23%) have an understanding of DCD; however, a more detailed knowledge of ADHD and JHS would allow them to consider the impact of the overlapping nature of these conditions. This highlights a training need to ensure understanding of these conditions and appropriate management.</div>

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The Impact of Community Paediatric Occupational Therapy on Children with Disabilities a... - 0 views

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The Impact of Community Pediatric Occupational Therapy on Children with Disabilities This study focused on looking at whether or not occupational therapy enabled children with disabilities to become more independent as well as investigated whether or not the interventions reduced the strain of caring for the child. The occupational therapy interventions that provided equipment or environmental alteration did improve the child's independence.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Impact of Community Pediatric Occupational Therapy on Children with Disabilities This study focused on looking at whether or not occupational therapy enabled children with disabilities to become more independent as well as investigated whether or not the interventions reduced the strain of caring for the child. The occupational therapy interventions that provided equipment or environmental alteration did improve the child's independence.</div>

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Fear of Falling Among Senior Citizens - 0 views

Many community dwelling older adults share the same fear, falling. This fear can significantly impact their lives and interfere with their activity level, social participation, as well as negativel...

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Supervision: Relationships between OTR's and COTA's - 0 views

http://theanonymousot.com/2013/10/10/the-otrcota-relationship/ This blog posts outlines some issues that could impact negatively impact the relationships between OTR's and COTA's. Great insight in...

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Supervision of Occupational Therapy Level II Fieldwork Students: Impact on and Predicto... - 2 views

https://u.osu.edu/osuot/files/2017/05/Ozelie_2015_StudentImpactonProductivity-23ipmc9.pdf This is an interesting article that looks into how supervising a level 2 fieldwork student can impact clin...

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Our Mandate for the New Millennium: Evidence-Based Practice | American Journal of Occup... - 1 views

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This 2000 Slagle lecture discusses EBP in OT. The lecture begins by breaking down the 5 levels of evidence used in research as well as provides scenarios for use of EPB. It also stresses the importance of continuing education and staying up to date with the latest research so that you can defend that what you are doing works. The lecture also posed five questions that you can ask yourself to determine if you are being an EBP practitioner: Do I examine what I do by asking clinical questions? Do I take time to track down the best evidence for guidance? Do I appraise evidence or take it at face value? Do I use evidence to do the right thing correctly? and Do I evaluate the impact of the evidence?. The biggest barrier to EBP was described as each individual's own attitude and motivation towards implementing EBP.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This 2000 Slagle lecture discusses EBP in OT. The lecture begins by breaking down the 5 levels of evidence used in research as well as provides scenarios for use of EPB. It also stresses the importance of continuing education and staying up to date with the latest research so that you can defend that what you are doing works. The lecture also posed five questions that you can ask yourself to determine if you are being an EBP practitioner: Do I examine what I do by asking clinical questions? Do I take time to track down the best evidence for guidance? Do I appraise evidence or take it at face value? Do I use evidence to do the right thing correctly? and Do I evaluate the impact of the evidence?. The biggest barrier to EBP was described as each individual's own attitude and motivation towards implementing EBP. </div>

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Supervision of Occupational Therapy Level II Fieldwork Students: Impact on and Predicto... - 2 views

This is a topic that I have been very interested in since both of my clinical fieldwork educators were so different in years of experience and practice area. It's challenging to compare settings wi...

http:__ajot.aota.org_article.aspx?articleid=2087155&resultClick=3 Supervision Clinical Reasoning

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Primitive Reflexes and Their Impact on a Child's Function - 0 views

https://www.toolstogrowot.com/blog/2016/01/11/primitive-motor-reflexes-their-impact-on-a-childs-function A great pdf on reflexes in children. We have a few students at my fieldwork site who still ...

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"Frustrating disability": The lived experience of coping with the rehabilitation phase ... - 0 views

This study focused on the psychosocial impact that hand surgery, specifically flexor tendon surgery, has on patients. Most of the current research on outcomes of post surgical interventions focuses...

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This presentation describes potential positive impacts on quality of life that social participation and meaningful activity groups can have on residents during their transition to assisted living. Occupational therapists possess distinct expertise in facilitating engagement in these areas.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This presentation describes potential positive impacts on quality of life that social participation and meaningful activity groups can have on residents during their transition to assisted living. Occupational therapists possess distinct expertise in facilitating engagement in these areas.</div>

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Understanding home modifications impact on clients and their family's experience of hom... - 0 views

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