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  • Occupational Therapy and Coaching: Where is it at now?

    This year marks 15 years since I completed my first coach training and started to coach occupational therapists (OTs). To date, I have used coaching in various ways: as an occupational coach in a return-to-work service; How we live, work, feed ourselves, socialise, travel, etc; all our occupations must change. 😊 Jen Gash Occupational Therapist Start coaching now Click on this link and use the code 20csot

  • Ataxia: Overcoming challenges, with occupational therapy

    This article will explore ways that occupational therapy professionals can support those affected by This literature review points out that further research into the benefits of occupational therapy is Common occupational therapy interventions Occupational therapy intervention should focus on functional therapists and occupational therapy assistants. It is therefore difficult to separate the effects of occupational therapy specifically. _________

  • What is a Virtual Occupational Therapy Placement?

    So, what is a virtual occupational therapy placement? This is when I mentioned combining occupational therapy and blogging , which is where the idea of the So, why isn’t occupational therapy growing with it? This is why I started producing OT content on my blog and why I published Why I Study Occupational Therapy Why does a virtual occupational therapy placement work for me?

  • Using Yoga to complement Occupational Therapy

    Yoga's versatility for Occupational Therapists Yoga provides occupational therapists with a set of invaluable In a systematic review (3), discussing yoga therapy as a modality in occupational therapy practice for As a valued Member of The Occupational Therapy Hub, you are entitled to a 10% discount on the full price Annals of International Occupational Therapy. 1 (3): 127-138. as a modality in occupational therapy practice for adults experiencing mood disorders.

  • Let's Talk about Sex, Intimacy and Occupational Therapy!

    Considering the powerful impact of sexuality on individuals' lived experiences, occupational therapy Occupational therapy professionals are perfectly situated to address sexuality and intimacy occupations "Occupational therapy professionals are perfectly situated to address sexuality and intimacy occupations Interested in learning more about how to address sexuality and intimacy in your occupational therapy Take a look at two books Kathryn has written/edited: Sexuality and Intimacy: An Occupational Therapy

  • Diwali (The Festival of Lights) and Occupational Therapy

    By Charmi Shah - Occupational Therapist, India The word Diwali is coined from the Sanskrit word Deepavali As occupational therapists, we talk about our holistic approach to treatments, but we usually forget This is what occupational therapy is all about: Adding meaning to life. “Like Diwali, occupational therapy is the hope that glimmers in the darkest hour" This festive season Charmi Occupational Therapist, India

  • Exploring the value of occupational therapy in substance use settings

    Occupational Therapy, substance use and occupational participation Occupational Therapy’s primary focus - Occupational Therapy can influence recovery. American Journal of Occupational Therapy . 6(6): 265-6. Royal College of Occupational Therapists (2018) Occupational Therapy and complexity: defining and describing Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy , 82(3), pp.150–159.

  • Exploring the value of Occupational Therapy in substance use (2023)

    Occupational therapy interventions for substance use disorder The evidence for what occupational therapists The role of occupational therapy in substance use. Therapy Articles - The Occupational Therapy Hub . In American Journal of Occupational Therapy (Vol. 71, Issue 5). Illuminating the dark side of occupation: International perspectives from occupational therapy and occupational

  • Occupational Therapy and Mindfulness in Health and Social Care Settings

    What is Occupational Therapy? World Federation of Occupational Therapists (2012) Occupational therapy assessment: Prepare a cup of What is the relationship between mindfulness and occupational therapy? American Journal of Occupation Therapy . 70(2): pg 1-10. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy. 70, pg 1-10.

  • Why we need to talk about Occupational Science, as well as Occupational Therapy

    By Alice McGarvie - Occupational Therapist, From the Harp Occupational therapy celebrated 100 years in Even if occupational therapy is fairly new in your country, your country will have an interesting occupational In 2017, my blog  What is occupational therapy?   I found myself at the forefront of promoting occupational therapy. therapists and others around the world seemed to relate to my explanations of occupational therapy.

  • Occupational Therapy: A Crash Course

    Many friends and family still have no idea what occupational therapy (OT) is. The purpose of this post is to break down the concept of occupational therapy, in hopes to educate the Reference American Occupational Therapy Association (2014). Occupational therapy practice framework: Domain and process (3rd ed.). American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 68 (Suppl. 1), S1-S48.

  • Our Time is Now: The Role of Occupational Therapy During a Pandemic

    Here are some of the ways that occupational therapy can contribute... Together, we can stay healthy, whilst also advocating for occupational therapy! Sue Ram Guest Writer, The Occupational Therapy Hub Reference American Occupational Therapy Association (2014) Occupational therapy practice framework: Domain and process (3rd ed). American Journal of Occupational Therapy . 68 (Suppl. 1), S1-S48.

  • Bringing Mindfulness to Occupational Therapy

    Mindfulness has been the most powerful tool that I have as an occupational therapist. therapists. therapists (and student OTs and OTAs). Sarah Good is an occupational therapist and mindfulness teacher, offering services throughout Ontario She also supports occupational therapists who want to weave mindfulness into their practices.

  • Beyond the Norms: The role of Occupational Therapy to improve the Culture of Health in Workplaces

    Occupational therapy is a very established profession in many areas of rehabilitation: Paediatric, neurological I think that most Occupational Therapists (OTs), throughout their professional trajectory, experience When working as ergonomists, we must be careful not to forget our prime focus as occupational therapists As occupational therapists, we cannot interfere directly in all posts. We, occupational therapists, must show this person that there are options.

  • Clients’ Comprehension of Occupational Therapy

    Therapy How well are occupational therapists educating their clients? By exploring the clients’ understanding of their therapy, occupational therapy can remain true to its What are occupational therapy clients’ current understanding of their therapy services and treatment? Occupational therapists have a responsibility to articulate the many facets of their occupational therapy Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics.

  • More than words can say: Decolonising occupational therapy terminology

    The profession of occupational therapy emerged in North America and northern Europe at the beginning of Occupational Therapy in 1932 (Paterson 2010). My own journey through occupational therapy language My interest in occupational therapy language was British Journal of Occupational Therapy . 55 (6): 229-232. British Journal of Occupational Therapy . 47 (1): 15-17.

  • Why Occupational Therapy Saved Ellie

    I’d just been to an Occupational Therapy conference and, because I had saturated Twitter with posts about what had been going on, I ended up in a conversation around how Occupational Therapy had really benefited therapy (OT) department. And if that doesn’t end up working out then I’d actually love to become an occupational therapist. podcast Ellie talks lots of sense on Twitter: @elliewildbore Keir Harding provides clinical supervision, therapy

  • Can Occupational Therapy Boost the Health of People with Cardiovascular Disease?

    Occupational therapists play a key role in the provision of rehabilitation services for such patients Evaluating Patients When working with cardiac patients, the first step for occupational therapists (OTs Providing Nutritional Advice Together with speech and language therapists (SLTs), occupational therapists The Occupational Therapy Hub (2023) Occupational Therapy and Mindfulness in Health and Social Care Settings Available from: https://www.theothub.com/article/occupational-therapy-and-mindfulness-in-health-and-social-care

  • Skills for a diverse practice of occupational therapy

    The origins of the occupational therapy profession The generation of occupational therapists who trained , from the Grampian School of Occupational Therapy. Occupational therapy’s changing scope of practice The first generations of occupational therapists, therefore Cookson, K. (2014) Occupational therapy in occupational health - is it working? British Journal of Occupational Therapy 80 (7).

  • Occupational Therapy for Eating Disorders: The Indian Context

    Therapy? relaxation techniques Occupational group therapy Group therapy is such an integral part of treatment Conclusion I find the role of Occupational Therapy to be essential in treatment of eating disorders. [5] https://covalentcareers.com/resources/occupational-therapy-eating-disorders-bridging-gap/ [6] https //www.newbridge-health.org.uk/the-newbridge-treatment-model/therapies/occupational-therapy/ https://uqinindia.wordpress.com

  • The Best Occupational Therapy Books for Mental Health OTs

    Therapy books that all Occupational Therapists (OTs) MUST read. used within occupational therapy practice. therapy.' Enabling Occupation II: Advancing an Occupational Therapy Vision for Health, Well-being & Justice Through therapy.'

  • The history and challenges facing Occupational Therapists in Tanzania

    Occupational therapy in Tanzania, East Africa, was first established in the year 2000, at the Kilimanjaro It is the only school in Tanzania offering occupational therapy (OT) studies. In total there are a little over 300 occupational therapists under the Tanzania Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy is still not well known. Vanessa Dallaris Occupational Therapist, Tanzania Africa Lead, The Occupational Therapy Hub

  • Is there a role for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in mental health Occupational Therapy?

    Enabling occupation: an occupational therapy perspective. Rethinking occupational “categories”. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 76(2), 107-114. The Canadian occupational performance measure: an outcome measure for occupational therapy. Occupational therapy in health care, 22(2-3), 115-124. Reid, D. (2011). Developing guidelines for client-centred occupational therapy practice.

  • Indian Narrative of Sexuality: An Occupational Therapy Perspective

    What is needed to improve current occupational therapy practice in this area? process educating and informing clients on the scope of occupational therapy practice in this domain Implementation of these suggestions can reflect a commitment by occupational therapy professionals to Occupational therapy professionals in India can reflect in their practice the progressive movements to online education courses to help occupational therapy professionals build their skills addressing the

  • The Role of Occupational Therapy in Diabetes and Lifestyle Interventions

    Author: Ryan Osal, MS, OTR/L, CEAS, CHC I have been an Occupational Therapist (OT) for 10 years and I Author Ryan Osal is currently a graduate student in the Post-Professional Doctor in Occupational Therapy The role of occupational therapy in diabetes self-management interventions. OTJR : Occupation, Participation and Health., 31(2), 89-96.

  • Why I Study Occupational Therapy

    The first reason being that I just feel that I need to explain why I was drawn to occupational therapy - and the second reason being to discuss my future with occupational therapy. A big reason why I want to go into occupational therapy is that, when I was younger, my occupational So, I think eventually I’ll find an area of occupational therapy that I want to work in. So, this is me starting my journey within occupational therapy!

  • Person First or Identity First Language: the Debate

    In occupational therapy education and academic publications, person first language is the preferred choice On one hand, occupational therapy school has taught me about the importance of person first language. therapy profession has to start from how we address our clients and their families. Unfortunately, there are some occupational therapy students and practitioners who are sticklers of person-first (I was a victim of such from an occupational therapy student and she quickly blocked me on Twitter.)

  • 6 Benefits of Occupational Therapy for Older Adults

    Occupational therapy (OT) is a practice that can assist older individuals with living a more comfortable There are a number of rehab facilities providing occupational therapy to older adults. The following are key benefits of occupational therapy: Life transitions Occupational therapy can help Occupational therapy can assist a variety of activities such as dressing, bathing, feeding and toileting “Occupational therapy practitioners have a much broader view of the person [than other disciplines].

  • Occupational Therapy 'Recovery through Activity' - Group Service Development

    The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 8 (4), pp.1-6. College of Occupational Therapists (2008) Health promotion in Occupational Therapy. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 65(2), pp.88-96. Occupational Therapy in Health Care, 22(2-3), 115-124. World Federation of Occupational Therapists (2020) Public Statement - Occupational Therapy Response to

  • Dignity and Respect in Health and Social Care

    Access below: About me María N Gómez Lacalle has been a committed Occupational Therapist for 15 years

  • Refocusing on Occupation

    As part of the event, a few of the lecturers did a presentation on various occupational therapy models After much reflection, I think that it's because occupational therapy has been diluted. I have met occupational therapists who vehemently advocate for completely different therapies, often Leaving university, I felt are so sure of what occupational therapy is. Last year, I had an OT colleague say to me "I think occupational therapy is just common sense".

  • SHOUT meet Sue Parkinson, author of MOHOST

    Therapy Undergraduate Team). as an influential and passionate occupational therapist who has made a huge impact within the evidence-based Sue also used Yalom’s ‘11 curative factors of group therapy’ to explain the dynamics of engaging this As a future Occupational Therapist I have a clear view to where I could use the recovery through activity British Journal of Occupational Therapy [online]. 74, pp.148-152.

  • In Praise of Diversity - Dr Jennifer Creek

    Diversity and occupational therapy When the profession of occupational therapy was founded, at the beginning The occupational therapy workforce How diverse are occupational therapists? Access to occupational therapy services Occupational therapists claim to work with anyone who has occupational Occupational Therapy. 18(3): 113-123. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal. 58: 60-66. Henderson, D.K. (1925) Occupational therapy.

  • Arbetsterapisverige: Nyheter och kunskap (OT Sweden: News and Knowledge)

    På WFOTs hemsida kan du även komma åt Occupational Therapy International Online Network (OTION), WFOTs I skrivande stund är den mest lästa artikeln Use of mobile ‘apps’ in occupational therapy: Therapist, Faktum är att artiklen bara för någon dag sedan blev publicerad på Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy (SJOT) hemsida. ________________________ https://www.wfot.org/resources/wfot-guide-for-occupational-therapy-first-responders

  • Case Study | Stroke, Hemianopia and Scope for Occupational Therapy

    By Jamie Grant - Occupational Therapist; Director, The Occupational Therapy Hub 'Terry' had a stroke (Pambakian and Kennard, 1997) Terry was referred to the speech and language therapist, to work on his I understood that, with regards to occupational therapy in this service, there was limited rehab potential therapy rehabilitation. In future, if session allocation was flexible, I would commit greater therapy input to a service user

  • Of Swords, Paradiddles and Solitaire

    Years later, as an associate professor teaching occupational therapy coursework, my students would frequently My Dojo kindly provided me with a lightweight bokken, to use in our occupational therapy clinic. Sources cited American Occupational Therapy Association (in press). Occupational therapy practice framework: Domain and process (4th ed.). American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 74 (Supplement 2). Advance online publication.

  • Occupational Deprivation and Isolation in Times of COVID-19

    But what are the real impacts this global pandemic is having on our lives, from an occupational therapy In the words of Ann Wilcock - the founder of so many occupational therapy concepts - it is through 'doing Occupational justice. In C. H. Christiansen & E. A. Occupational Deprivation: Global Challenge in the New Millennium. British Journal Of Occupational Therapy, 63(5), 200-204. doi: 10.1177/030802260006300503

  • Retirement. Occupational Disruption disguised as Liberation?

    an occupational therapist” (Tomes H, 2020) A literature search of published articles by Occupational At that time ‘It would appear that recent occupational therapy retirement research had predominantly Helen Tomes Retired Occupational Therapist References Tomes, H. (2020) Finding a new occupation in life British Journal of Occupational Therapy 74 (1), 12-18 Other resources We have set up a Facebook Group : ‘Occupational Therapists Planning and Enjoying Retirement (UK)’.

  • Occupational Deprivation

    As stated in an earlier article “What is occupational therapy?” The World Federation of Occupational Therapy (WFOT) states that engagement in occupations are not only Occupational Therapy Australia position paper states that occupational therapists play a key role in  The paper also suggests occupational therapists should remove environmental barriers to facilitate occupation To read similar content, visit Therapy Buzz .

  • OT Insights from Sweden

    therapy, from a Swedish perspective. A great short piece about how occupational therapy is used to engage patients in gardening. Im not saying us occupational therapists shouldn’t participate in the future of new gadgets and aids. In Sweden, we occupational therapists are, by law, required to write a journal and keep medical records therapy.

  • Therapeutic Use of Self

    The 'therapeutic use of self' is a term that is often used in occupational therapy and other therapies What does this really mean though - and can therapy be delivered without considering the therapeutic The majority of the work around this is from psychotherapies however, as an occupational therapist, don That means the power imbalance should be addressed during therapy or care. To read similar articles, visit Therapy Buzz

  • Improve OT Clinical Decision-Making, with Digital Cognitive Assessments

    When it is, occupational therapists (OTs) typically rely on rudimentary cognitive screening tools - for Occupational therapists would be more effective in their clinical practice if they could regularly and assessments and care It’s challenging to evaluate the current standard of care when it comes to cognition in occupational therapy, because there is often no expected standard.

  • My experience as an Occupational Therapist at Occupational Science Europe

    , many words come to mind: Occupation. Occupational Justice. Occupational Science... about occupational justice, critical occupational therapy, creativity, precarious employment, immigration We learnt about how occupational therapy is in other countries and we discussed about how occupational I also felt many emotions when some of the committee showed us the settings where Occupational Therapists

  • The Power of Routine

    Well, whilst face-to-face occupational therapy and physiotherapy sessions might last two-to-three hours therapy professional holds close to their heart! Do you think you - or those you support in occupational therapy practice - could do with improved or Occupational therapists and therapy assistants can use routine to support patients and clients in their American Journal of Occupational Therapy . 52(5)3, pp.354-364.

  • How can Assistive Technology give more Autonomy to People with limited Arm Mobility?

    Occupational Therapists (OTs) can benefit from a deeper understanding of upper limb assistive technology and environmental adaption, to maximise potential for occupational engagement. Based on these specifications, the occupational therapist can then match the needs with existing devices Other resources Global indicators of assistive technology use amongst occupational therapists - Report of WFOT's Global Surveys (World Federation of Occupational Therapists, 2019) Global report on assistive

  • Becoming an Occupational Therapist: Shelley’s Story

    Occupational Therapist recounts her journey from patient to professional - and the support that got her After the accident, I had several sessions of physiotherapy and occupational therapy on my left arm. So I decided to return to university, to retrain as an occupational therapist. Now practising as an occupational therapist, I remind myself of the learning curve that I have been therapists and others supported me.

  • Veteran talks about how PTs and OTs helped him overcome his circumstances

    It’s good to have a focus and keep your brain occupied when you’re trying to cope and come to terms with Darren went through rehabilitation for 18 months in which he had encounters with PTs and Occupational Therapists and has many more positive stories regarding his experiences with them.

  • Nurturing Employee Health and Wellness amid Occupational Disruption

    It enabled us to educate our colleagues broadly about occupational therapy philosophy, our occupational therapy. Science and Occupational Therapy ran an ‘executive health’ program. Then using the occupational therapy process described above as a guide, use your occupational lens to Thibeault, R. (2011) Occupational gifts. Spirituality and occupational therapy , pp.111-120.

  • Being and becoming an Occupational Therapist in rural South Africa

    I am a South African rural occupational therapist (OT). There are many days when occupational therapy, for me, seems formless, even arbitrary. The language difficulties I encounter tend to dilute an important principle in occupational therapy theory Occupational therapy is concerned, optimistically and transgressively, with the leading causes of life References Abson, D. (2019) Occupational Deprivation. The Occupational Therapy Hub (online).

  • A Week in the Life of a Community Learning (Intellectual) Disabilities Occupational Therapist

    By Laura Jones, Occupational Therapist I haven’t written an article before, but I thought it may be interesting for people to get an insight into a week of the life of an occupational therapist working with adults TUESDAY Delivering training Today I delivered the Occupational Therapy section of the Dysphagia training This includes explanation around the role of an occupational therapist in managing dysphagia, how we Mike was referred to Occupational Therapy due to potential sensory seeking behaviours, such as biting

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