Hi!
I’m 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.
I’m 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? Don’t hesitate to contact me here or at instagram
You can find me at @arbetsterapisverige
https://www.instagram.com/arbetsterapisverige/
Have a good day!
Hi! seniorsflouris.com has great resources for therapists working with older adults. Mandy does a great job advocating for the profession.
I agree... I am from India... Being a neuro OT with major interest in hand I have struggled a lot not wanting to work in paediatric alone.. Our profession is soo much more then just being associated with paediatrics. ... But reaching out to people and doctors was my go through.... I eventually started working and establishing a whole new OT department with a senior OTist and we currently work not only in paediatric but also in neurology geriatric care, palliative care and cancer rehab,hand therapy, orthopaedic rehab, post burn rehab and mental health
Totally agree with the need to promote OT Mika. If a client understands our role and how we can assist before an intervention, they will hopefully be more receptive for a more productive session. Likewise other specialisms will realise the benefits of referring onto O.T.s, ultimately improving our profile with in future service redesign.
Hi Mika! Thank you for your post - and for your enthusiasm and commitment to advocating further for occupational therapy!! We've received your email and will be in touch this week. We will also share this Forum post on social media too, to raise awareness of it among our other Members. All the best and speak soon The OT Hub Team hubteam@theOThub.com