How does Occupational Therapy in America compare to Sweden? Although, the countries are different. The ultimate goal of therapists everywhere is the same. To improve the quality of life of the population that is being served. The establishment of the field over 100 years ago has shaped the care that is provided to our client population.
As an occupational therapy (OT) practitioner I would want to work with a company or organization that upholds the values and principles of my profession. According to the American Organization Therapy Association (AOTA) as professionals, we should not violate the principles of; Beneficence, Autonomy, Veracity, Nonmaleficence, Fidelity and Justice (AOTA, 2015). Some questions that I will ask to determine if an organization has a culture that supports ethical practice and decision-making would be; what are the organization’s values, what are the expectations of the staff and is there room for professional growth?
One of the assignments for the Introduction to Occupational Therapy is to select an article and write a review about it. The article that seized my interest is “Starting a Private Practice: The First Steps” by Tara J. Glennon. In this response paper, I am going to discuss about how to start a private own business. My discussion will include the fate of small businesses in the United States. However, this effect will less likely to impact potential occupational therapy practice entrepreneurs because of the higher demand of occupational therapy, and therapists in the future.
“Slow response time, loss of clarity in vision and hearing, loss of muscle strength and flexibility, drowsiness due to medications, and a reduction in the ability to focus or concentrate” are all effects of aging identified in Westport News’s March 2010 article “Should elderly drivers be retested?” 2. Although some older drivers try to make up for these disabilities by driving more cautious, driving below the speed limit can cause more dangers. B. Cause 2: The trend of increases in fatal accidents involving elderly people is partially due to an increased susceptibility to injury and medical complications within this age group. Transition 3: While car accidents involving the elderly is a widespread issue, there are multiple solutions that can be implemented to reduce the likelihood of this occurring.
Description On the 10th of April 2017 at 10am I, a first year Occupational Therapy student interviewed a participant about her favourite leisure activity which was touch rugby in a semi-formal setting for 10 minutes which took place at City College. The main reason why this interview took place was to help me reflect on my communication skills and to make goals to improve my skills. Due to the participants confidentiality I have made sure that I have used a different name throughout this assignment, the name in which I am going to use is Jane.
This activity is appropriate for age approximately 2 and above with supervision from a parent or care provider. This activity can be done both individually and as a group; however, it is usually done individually. This activity can be used in different ways depending on how client sets a goal for one’s occupational therapy session. For example, if the client wants to gain an ability to perform ADL alone without assistance, it is a perfect starting point to re-learn the ability to perform oral hygiene with several modifications and adaptation. The targeted population is broad: from pediatrics to older adults because it is one of the essential ADLs that people engage in every day.
Client Information John, a fifty one year old veteran, has recently sought out career counseling. His goal is to find an occupation outside of the army. John wants to find a job that fits his personality and he will enjoy. John does not want to retire just yet, and wants to be able to provide for his family as long as he is able to. John’s resources are limited.
and intrigued by the mind-body connection as well as the importance of human activity and occupation in maintaining mental and physical well-being. At the same time, my desire to work directly with people and be able to make a positive and lasting change to their lives by empowering them and helping discover their strengths and confidence in themselves to achieve their goals, led me to a realization that a career in occupational therapy would be a perfect fit for me. To me occupational therapy is a dynamic, rewarding, challenging, and inspiring field where I can fully realize my skills and knowledge. Having always been a firm believer in the patient-centric approach, I am passionate about providing excellent service to patients by improving their performance, preventing illness and disability and promoting adaptation to life
As a leader in orthopedic occupational therapy, TOA provides a wide range of treatment options that includes hand therapy. We proudly serve the entire Middle Tennessee area. Our highly skilled professionals understand how the loss of hand function can affect the lives of our patients. Especially after an accident or injury, we know how important it is to get you on the road to recovery as quickly as possible. Regardless of the cause of your loss of hand mobility, you can count on us to provide you with comprehensive treatment options designed to have you using your hands in no time.
Title Name Academic Institution Author Note Class Professor Date Cultural needs and Social/Occupational Justice in the Community Abstract
Occupational therapy saved my family. Growing up with a sister with severe spastic cerebral palsy to include both cognitive and functional deficits, life existed on a day to day, hour by hour basis, as we were unsure of challenges each moment would bring. This all changed the moment occupational therapy brought quality of life back to me and my family. My very personal experience defined my purpose to become an occupational therapist, to pay the gift given my family forward.
I have already met with Sharon about the Occupational Therapy program during the summer semester. However, it was helpful to hear the information again. I would not have known that the personal writing for the portfolio was no longer required. I find this breakdown of the portfolio and program crucial to this class because it shows how serious and competitive the program truly is. I am not intimidated by competitive program but I was aware of how competitive this field is prior to this class, but many do not realize that this is a tough but rewarding graduate program.
Becoming an occupational therapist is my passion and my long-term career goal. Since a young age I have been incredibly inspired and motivated to befriend and help disabled individuals. Having grown up with a disabled mother who benefited from the services of occupational therapy I had the opportunity to see first hand how the experience gave can give individuals like her fulfilling and productive lives. With both parents working as healthcare professionals, including my mother who is now an occupational therapist herself, I see every day how rewarding the field is. Through my life I have had unique personal, professional and educational experiences that have shaped me into a strong candidate for an advanced education in occupational therapy.
Volunteering at McKenna Farms Therapy Services I was able to observe pediatric occupational therapy sessions. Not only did I get to observe Occupational Therapy sessions, but I observed Hippotherapy sessions too. What I found so unique about McKenna Farms is that they had Speech Therapist, Physical Therapist, and Occupational Therapist all together at one clinic. This allowed me to witness how the different types of therapy fit together and how the therapist would collaborate to find the best way to treat the children. My favorite part was finding ways to communicate with the kids.
Hello Melissa, Hello Melissa, I enjoyed reading your post. I would like to expand on your post about promoting interprofessional collaborative care with occupational therapy. Care coordination is dependent on a deliberate organization of patient care activities between two or more participants, including the patient (Moyers & Metzler, 2014). As you mention, accountable care organizations and patient-centered medical homes are excellent examples that benefit from interprofessional collaboration. Occupational therapy is another important care coordination model that is essential in helping people in gaining their mobility and independence.
