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shaemckay

Conscious Decision-making in Occupational Therapy Practice - 0 views

www.coto.org/...concsious_decision-making.pdf

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  • shaemckay on 05 Aug 14
     
    This PowerPoint presentation discusses and defines the importance of conscious decision making in occupational therapy. The Ontario College of Occupational Therapists define a consciously competent practitioner as one who knows his or her strengths and limits; knows the standards, guidelines and rules, and the values behind them; makes good choices consciously and deliberately; and is able to explain why he or she took a particular course of action. The presentations discusses that as clinicians we will encounter numerous situations that will us to make conscious decisions and, more often than not, the situation will involve an ethical dilemma. The Ontario College provided easy to follow steps to get rid of that uneasy or hesitant feeling as a therapist facing an ethical dilemma. Step 1) Describe the situation. Step 2) Identify the principles related to the situation. Step 3) Identify the relevant resources to assist with the decision-making. Step 4) Consider if you need further information or clarification. Step 5) Identify the options. Step 6) Choose the best option. Step 7) Take action. Step 8) Evaluate the decision.
kaleycloud

5 Steps to Achieve Professionalism - 0 views

occupational-therapy.advanceweb.com/...o-Achieve-Professionalism.aspx

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  • meganthompson on 03 Aug 14
     
    This article outlines five steps to achieve professionalism in order to demonstrate that you have respect for your employer, your co-workers, as well as yourself. Oftentimes, individuals can demonstrate professionalism during the interviewing process or when meeting with individuals in higher management. However, professionalism should be practiced on a daily basis. There are various ways to demonstrate professionalism within the workplace, including but not limited to, dressing appropriately, respecting others, and actively engaging in learning experiences. The first step to demonstrating professionalism includes looking the part. First impressions are lasting impressions, and an individual's attire sends a message to others concerning how serious they are about their work. Secondly, a professional should always use proper grammar, regardless of the type of communication. In addition, individuals should seek additional tasks and challenges as a means to show responsibility as well as a desire to succeed and grow within their company. Professionals should show respect toward others in all interactions regardless of whether it is a consumer, co-worker, or upper management. Lastly, part of demonstrating professionalism includes admitting any mistakes or mishaps. A willingness to admit one's mistakes takes courage; however, these individuals are often more cautious employees.
  • jentomasch on 05 Aug 14
     
    This website talks about professionalism and 5 steps to achieve professionalism. These steps are as follows: look the part, grammar is essential, tasks and challenges should be approached head on, show respect towards others, and accepting accountability for mishaps or mistakes. I believe these are good tips to achieve professionalism.
  • kaleycloud on 23 Nov 16
     
    This resource shares 5 simple ways to increase professionalism. These ways include dressing appropriately and having proper hygiene. WHO and the CDC have different guidelines for hygiene so it is important to know and understand the appearance policies for the facility you are interviewing/working for. The use of proper grammar and communication skills in all forms of communication (written or verbal) is essential. It is also important to face challenges head on and to view challenging circumstances as learning opportunities. Always showing respect for others even in times of disagreement will show that you can handle yourself in a professional manner. The final suggestion was to always accept responsibility for mistakes.
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 ...

started by Megan Applegate on 06 Aug 16 no follow-up yet
christenhopkins

Pivot Transfer - 0 views

By now we have all performed transfers, whether it be from bed to chair/wheelchair or vice versa, chair to chair, wheelchair to toilet, etc. Although we have performed them it is sometimes a good ...

started by christenhopkins on 15 Nov 15 no follow-up yet
meganthompson

Communicating with Clients, Family Members, and Colleagues About Research Evidence - 0 views

ajot.aota.org/article.aspx

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  • meganthompson on 08 Aug 14
     
    This PDF document is the fourth article in a series concerning the steps of how to conduct evidence-based practice. The first three steps include write a clinical question, gather current evidence that might answer the question, and then evaluate the literature to determine what is the best answer in regards to your clinical question. In this article the author discusses the fourth step of how to conduct evidence-based practice, which is communicating the evidence to patients, family members, and other colleagues in regards to how it may impact intervention decisions. In order to effectively communicate to all parties involved the occupational therapist must first conduct an unbiased, comprehensive search to answer the proposed clinical question. The therapist must then be able to interpret the information and articulate it to their patient, their family, and their colleagues in a way that is easy to understand. The author suggests starting broadly and then narrowing down; in other words present the evidence as a whole and then narrow it down to how it can be applied to the patient's case. Above all, it is important to make sure the patient is able to comprehend the information as it is a collaborative work between the therapist and the patient in order to provide the most beneficial treatment.
kschabe

5 Steps to Achieve Professionalism - 1 views

This is a short article from the Advanced Healthcare Network for Occupational Therapy Practitioners. It reviews 5 steps to strive for to develop professional behavior including looking the part, th...

http:__occupational-therapy.advanceweb.com_Student-and-New-Grad-Center_Student-Top-Story_5-Steps-to-Achieve-Professionalism.aspx

started by kschabe on 31 Jul 14 no follow-up yet
lwasil08

A Ten Step Process for Resolving Ethical Issues - 0 views

www.asha.org/...10step

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  • lwasil08 on 28 Oct 14
     
    I found this ten-step process for resolving ethical issues in the school from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. I thought this was a really nice guide and one that can be used by OT's as we look to our Code of Ethics. 
christenhopkins

Scar Massage - 0 views

With all post-op individuals, they also require scar massage and management with their plan of care for therapy. Many do not realize this is something that many therapists work on during their tre...

started by christenhopkins on 15 Nov 15 no follow-up yet
Megan Applegate

Occupational Therapy-How to get a license - 1 views

www.aota.org/...howto.aspx

Supervision; Applying for Licensure

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  • Megan Applegate on 15 Nov 16
     
    I thought it would be beneficial to provide the steps to take in order to obtain an OT license, since most of us will be taking the certification exam and applying for a license. We are allowed to practice before taking the NBSOT exam, but OTs practicing under a temporary license are required to have supervision by a licensed OT. A student who has graduated from an accredited OT program, but has not passed the certification exam, may practice under a temporary license. However, they must practice under the supervision of a licensed OT in both the evaluation process and the intervention process. To obtain a license, these are the steps that are required: Graduate from an accredited OT or OTA educational program, complete fieldwork requirements, apply for and pass the NBCOT® Certification Examination, and apply for a license and pay a fee for each state/jurisdiction in which you wish to practice.
kaleycloud

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

ajot.aota.org/article.aspx

shared by kaleycloud on 01 Aug 14 - No Cached
  • 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.
kaleycloud

How Do We Change Practice When We Have the Evidence? | American Journal of Occupational... - 0 views

ajot.aota.org/article.aspx

shared by kaleycloud on 27 Nov 16 - No Cached
  • kaleycloud on 27 Nov 16
     
    This article discusses evidence based practice and how even with evidence it can be difficulty to incorporate new changes into practice. There are several steps that need to be taken in order to properly incorporate new evidence into practice, such as determining relevance to setting, creating new guidelines, and adopting these new guidelines into practice. Due to several barriers, these changes typically do not take place immediately. Some barriers to adopting new research findings into practice include: profession, legislative, administrative, practitioner, patient/patient family, and value/belief barriers.
kelseyanne44

Professional Development - 2 views

This article discusses ways in which occupational therapy practitioners can develop beyond their clinical skills and become a leader within the field. As the article mentions, it is easy for practi...

started by kelseyanne44 on 26 Jul 15 no follow-up yet
hconn440

Professionalism - 1 views

http://occupational-therapy.advanceweb.com/Student-and-New-Grad-Center/Student-Top-Story/5-Steps-to-Achieve-Professionalism.aspx This article, located on Advance for Occupational Therapy Practition...

started by hconn440 on 30 Jul 14 no follow-up yet
meganthompson

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

healthskills.wordpress.com/...ning-more-than-problem-solving

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  • shaemckay on 30 Jul 14
     
    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.
  • 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.
lasurea

Ethics: How to File an Ethics Complaint - 1 views

www.aota.org/...Complaint.aspx

Ethical; occupational therapy; action steps

shared by lasurea on 18 Jul 17 - No Cached
  • lasurea on 18 Jul 17
     
    We have discussed the ethics of the occupational therapy profession but I thought it would be useful to know how to go about addressing an ethical issue, if it arises in the workplace. This overview lists the steps that should be taken to properly report a violation of ethics to AOTA.
loganfields2011

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

https://ajot.aota.org/article.aspx?articleid=1877118 I choose to read this article because I was interested in the viewpoints between medicine and OT when it comes to clinical reasoning. The articl...

started by loganfields2011 on 13 Nov 17 no follow-up yet
kobringer

6 Steps to the Right OT Job - 0 views

A helpful little post on steps to finding the right job for us - something we all have had on our minds lately! https://otpotential.com/occupational-therapy-jobs

started by kobringer on 02 Dec 17 no follow-up yet
jennburwell

Goal Writing and Step by Step Instructions for Management of Joint Contractures and Spl... - 0 views

This is an awesome resource for novice therapists to consider goal writing with splinting. It discusses functional purposes for goal writing and progress notes function based.

splinting and goals

started by jennburwell on 09 Dec 17 no follow-up yet
caydel29

Clinical Reasoning in School Based OT - 0 views

www.med.unc.edu/...ocsci

shared by caydel29 on 19 Oct 15 - No Cached
  • caydel29 on 19 Oct 15
     
    The scope of this handout created by North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is a guide for school based therapist when determining if a child is in need of services in the school. This document states that if the child cannot have access to their education or will not experience educational benefit then occupational therapy services are relevant and could be necessary in order to enhance the child's educational success. Alternatively, this handout also addresses when occupational therapy services are not warranted. Some indicators to know when services are not needed include 1) the needs can be addressed by a special educator or school faculty 2) can needs be addressed during non school hours and/or 3) will providing services lead to an unnecessary gaps or contraindications with other necessary services. These simple guidelines can help the therapist to clinically reason if the student requires services and why or why not. Another great piece of this handout is discussing when occupational therapy services can be discontinued. This section helps the therapist walk through the necessary step in order to accurately determine if services are still needed.
meglitwiller

An audit of occupational therapy outpatient attendance - 0 views

I chose this article because my second FW placement is in an outpatient setting. This study/audit was performed in England over a three-year period. Non-attendance of outpatient services cause ma...

Occupational therapy outpatient attendance retention

started by meglitwiller on 22 Aug 16 no follow-up yet
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