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- Feedback (your Hub needs you!)In Hub Development + Feedback·20 August 2022The Occupational Therapy Hub constantly seeks to better the support we give, the resources you access and the experiences you have here. We cannot do this without knowing: what Members like what could be improved what you feel is missing In this forum, we strongly encourage your constructive criticism or positive feedback, however brief. Your Hub Team will read every comment and suggestion, working to improve the global occupational therapy community, for all. Thank you.33104
- OT's in gender dysphoriaIn Assessment + Evaluation·12 July 2021Are there other OTs working in the field of gender dysphoria? I am currently working in a gender identity service in the south west and would like to find out if anyone is using certain outcome measures for use of OT in this area. I think this could be helpful in demonstrating that there is a need for an OT role in all gender identity clinics33545
- Stair lift risk assessmentIn Assessment + Evaluation·24 October 2021Hi Here in Glasgow, Scotland, we are reviewing our stairlift practice and guidelines. We currently have a checklist we use to ensure we have considered all areas of risk in use of the stairlift and added any mitigations. However I would be keen to see if anyone has a specific risk assessment tool for prescription of stairlifts, in particular where there might be concerns for use of the lift alongside manual handling equipment for assisting transfers. Also, I wondered if anyone could advise of any incidents they may be aware of when using manual handling equipment when transferring to and from a stairlift? Many thanks, really appreciate your time Kind regards Kirsty331328
- Social Care OT and AutismIn Conditions + Specialisms·7 September 2023I have just started working as an OT is the newly formed Social Care Autim Team. A real gap in provision has been identified for young people aged 18-25 who have Autism or autistic traits but no learning disability. Just wondering if anyone else is working in this area, or is aware of contacts in your area so that we can share practice?33174
- OT profession explainedIn Student Spaces·31 December 2023Hey I'm studying Ot in Vienna since September 2023. Since I'm pretty new to University and studying OT, I'm not pretty sure how to explain our future profession in a few sentences especially in englisch. I know it's such a broad field but I'd love to summarize it in just a few sentences. Something that make it easy to understand but catch peoples interest with just a few words. Thanks in advance!2293
- Setting up new multidisciplinary teamIn Assessment + Evaluation·20 July 2020Hello all, I have been recruited into a six-month secondment assertive outreach style role in which I will work with people who have dual diagnosis, repeated mental health admissions, homelessness and contact with the criminal justice/probation services with their ADLs. I'll be the sole OT and am looking for ideas with how to assess and evaluate my input. I was thinking of the OPHI or OCAIRS for initial assessment? I've not worked in mental health for a couple of years so would welcome some of your insight.18134
- 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.com18146
- 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.18177
- Purchase of assessment toolsIn Service Development·24 January 2019New community OT - I need help! I really would love some advice or tips in setting up the OT role within a community care practice. I am the first piece of the allied health team with a view to expand in the near future. Caseload is predominately aged living at home, post hospital discharge, short term rehab, home mods, assistive tech and equipment to assist clients in staying at home longer. My question is, what assessments are you using any why? At this point I am thinking I will need Environmental Ax, Cog Ax, Falls risk Ax, functional Ax and possibly FIM and/or MBI. I am new to this setting and would love some advice/feedback on set up!- Thank you :)18236
- OT clinician yoga practiceIn Your Well-being2 June 2020I would definitely be interested thank you!25
- 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?2585
- 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: 10.1111/1440-1630.1251925278
- students experiencesIn Student Spaces·28 December 2023Hello! I am a first year OT student from Austria and I am wondering how the OT training in other countries looks like, so maybe you want to exchange your experiences with me :-) In Austria you have to study Occupational Therapy at university, it takes you 3 years and you finish with a bachelors degree. Before you can study you have to do two tests. First a written test where you have to answere some anatomical basic questions (in latin) and learn anatomical vocabulary before. They also check your logical thinking (like folding some dices in your head, finishing some templates, etc.), language skills and some social skills (i.e. there is a multiple choice test where they describe a situation like "another student starts crying, how do you react?" and you have to choose an answer like "a. I ask what's wrong and try to calm them down" "b. I tell them to stop" etc.) When you pass this first test you are invited to a talk with a teacher from university. They ask you why you want to study OT, check if you actually know what OT is about and explain what the education looks like (so you do not start to study something that turns out to be completely different from what you expected). If everything went fine you are one out of a few lucky ones to be able to start OT. Where are you from? How long takes your training and what do you have to do to study OT?25115
- 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?25150
- 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
- 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 can’t 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 mother’s world of routine has been turned upside down and doesn’t understand why she hasn’t seen her daughter in weeks! Imagine having your habits,roles and routines ripped from your hands and being told you can’t participate in occupations or activities that give you joy, or make life meaningful. COVID has wreaked havoc on every aspect of our lives! But I’m so thankful as OTs we are trained to see, assess, consider and address the whole person not just the diagnosis! I can’t 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 “Man, 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 Meyer’s theory of Psychobiology was that “mental disease was reflective of habit disorganization in the lives of those effected” and.... “through engagement in occupations patients could ward off depression and gain a sense of self-confidence that would help motivate them” He also believed..... “Forced idleness during convalescence was not only morally wrong but also disorienting and physical debilitating” 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!! 👏🏼👏🏼) 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
- 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 pending…) of the OTED process! Be sure to pack in your patience too ✅" 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 parents’ 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
- 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.32187
- Hoist sling adviceIn Moving + Handling·2 November 2023I wondered if you could offer some advice. I am an OT working in the Acute setting, we complete hoist assessments with patients on the inpatient wards using the deluxe hammock slings (CA701) from Care Ability (which is the manufacturer used by our equipment company), with the Arjo midi mobile hoist. Previously the hospital offered the service of washing the slings so we could use them again for further assessments. However, due to a change in their machines they can no longer provide this service. I am looking to see if there are any disposable slings which are an exact match to the Care Ability slings so that we can accurately measure and risk assess the patient for the correct sling to be prescribed for using in the community. As an interim measure we are ordering slings for next day delivery to the hospital however this is costly, especially if it is not the correct sling and has to then be returned and also delays our assessments. I have enquired with Prism Medical and they advised they don’t offer the CA701 in a disposable fabric and their universal disposable slings are not an exact match. Any advice or ideas as to how you go about assessing for hoist slings in the acute setting would be great32202
- 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.32140
- New OT Student AdviceIn Student Spaces·22 December 2023Hi all! I'm about to start an OTD hybrid program in less than a month (January2024) and I would love any advice on how to be successful in school or even some words of encouragement! Thanks!17122
- 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.17300
- 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
- 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!24271
- 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!2470
- Bachelor's degree and fieldworkIn Student Spaces·8 October 2023Hello, I'm an occupational therapy student in Georgia (country) and I'm planning to focus on working with a community struggling with addiction for my final project. I'm seeking advice from experienced individuals who have expertise in this area. I believe that occupational therapy can make a significant impact on the lives of those dealing with addiction, and I'm eager to learn from those with practical experience. Whether you've worked in clinical settings, community outreach programs, or any other context, your insights would be invaluable to me. I have a few questions I'd love to hear your thoughts on: 1. What strategies or interventions have you found most effective when working with individuals facing addiction challenges? 2. Are there any unique challenges or considerations specific to this population that I should be aware of? 3. How do you go about building trust and rapport with these individuals and their families? 4. Do you have any recommendations for essential resources, tools, or training that have been particularly helpful in this field? I truly appreciate your time and expertise in advance. Your contributions can help me make a meaningful impact during my final project and, in the future, in the lives of those we aim to assist.24103
- 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 ?24188
- 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?2483
- 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...24194
- 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.24208
- 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?24213
- Advocating OTIn Service Development·20 September 2018Hi! 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!24216
- 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? Thanks24111
- 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!24154
- 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!24322
- 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 :D2484
- 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 I’m 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!24132
- 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 practitioner’s 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 Salvatera2434
- Treatment Diagnosis?In Approaches + Frameworks·13 October 2023Does anyone know what "Treatment Diagnosis" your setting uses when treating psychiatric conditions. The question was raised by our organizations leadership whether "Psychological Impairment" actually implies that the OT is diagnosing a Psychological Issue. They posed other wording such as "Social" or "Coping" Impairment." Any thoughts?24248
- 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 violence…I 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
- 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
- 1st October: International Older Persons’ DayIn Other Topics·1 October 2019Did you know that today is International Older Persons’ Day, or International Day for Older People? I didn’t (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 I’d share a few links relevant: ‘We need to stand up now’ 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 ‘awareness days’: https://www.awarenessdays.com/awareness-days-calendar/international-day-of-older-persons-2019/3148
- 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
- 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 – 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
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