https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp MADE IN THE INTEREST FOR PRACTICING OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS en-us 2020-11-17 13:49:00 UTC 2024-11-19 01:36:00 UTC hello@padlet.com cshea47 https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931653452 OTs have a focus on fitting assistive technology (AT) to children in order to promote participation in activities or occupations they find meaningful (AOTA, 2015). AT selection in the children and youth population adheres to individuals developmental, educational, injury related, and emotional-behavioral needs (AOTA, 2015). ]]> 2020-11-17 13:54:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931653452 cshea47 https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931664189 In regards to AT and productive aging, OTs focus on all aspects of aging (AOTA, 2020). This includes, but is not limited to, the prevention of falls, chronic conditions, dementia, home modifications, and community mobility and driving (AOTA, 2020). OTs possess the clinical expertise and knowledge needed to make recommendations for appropriate AT to promote increased function in areas to productively age (AOTA, 2015). OTs focus on improved functional performance while promoting independence and safety (AOTA, 2020). ]]> 2020-11-17 13:56:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931664189 cshea47 https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931667264 OTs provide treatment of mental health across all populations and interventions (AOTA, 2020). With a focus on function, OTs can utilize AT to promote increased independence (AOTA, 2020). With an adherence to the collaborative process with individuals, OTs help to foster hope, increase motivation, and provide empowerment (AOTA, 2015). OTs can provide aid for individuals to locate and utilize a number of supportive resources. ]]> 2020-11-17 13:57:02 UTC https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931667264 cshea47 https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931672761 As Individuals recover from injury or illness, or deal with a disability, OTs ensure that they can function in all of their environments (AOTA, 2020). OTs work with a number of populations, assisting in the fitting of AT needed for increased function and independence. This may include home modifications and identifying effective AT. Populations in this areas may include clients with dementia, stroke, and developmental and intellectual disabilities (AOTA, 2020). ]]> 2020-11-17 13:58:08 UTC https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931672761 cshea47 https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931673604 With the use of AT, OTs can assist individuals in managing or preventing chronic diseases (AOTA, 2020). ]]> 2020-11-17 13:58:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931673604 cshea47 https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931673945 OTs work in collaboration with individuals to promote success in the workplace by improving the fit between the individuals, environment, and job tasks, along with their interaction with AT (AOTA, 2020). OTs work on ergonomics, accessibility, and workplace health in order to aid individuals in successfully returning to work after illness or injury (AOTA, 2020).   ]]> 2020-11-17 13:58:22 UTC https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931673945 cshea47 https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931674687 OTs have the role in promoting occupational justice and empowerment of clients through seeking and obtaining resources, such as AT (OTPF 3, 2014). In regard to research, OTs utilize scientific and evidence based interventions to best promote client function (AOTA, 2020).]]> 2020-11-17 13:58:31 UTC https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931674687 cshea47 https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931689813 1. Slant boards 
2. Pencil grips 
3. Raised line paper 
4. Post-it notes 
5. Changes in lighting ]]> 2020-11-17 14:01:37 UTC https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931689813 cshea47 https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931692274 1. Shower grab bar 
2. Walker 
3. Reacher
4. Edge protectors 
5. Shower chair 
6. Adaptive utensils 
7. Built-up grips ]]> 2020-11-17 14:02:06 UTC https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931692274 cshea47 https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931692585 1. Journal 
2. Arts and crafts 
3. Board games 
4. Calendar to manage schedule  
5. Earbuds to cancel out noise 
6. Notepad  ]]> 2020-11-17 14:02:09 UTC https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931692585 cshea47 https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931692860 1. Comode 
2. Colored tape for dressers
3. Medication organizer
4. Sock-aid 
5. Mouth stick 
6. MySelf Belt 
 ]]> 2020-11-17 14:02:13 UTC https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931692860 cshea47 https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931693352 1. List of meals for the week
2. Orthoses
3. Cushions 
4. Chair with headrest 
5. Kinesiology tape 
6. Shoe cushion inserts ]]> 2020-11-17 14:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931693352 cshea47 https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931693586 1. Wheelchair ramp 
2. Extended door handle 
3. Screen clips 
4. Transition work programs 
5. Magnifier 
6. Ergonomic office chair (height adjusters, head rest, feet recliner) 
7. Paper holders ]]> 2020-11-17 14:02:21 UTC https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931693586 cshea47 https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931693938 1. Conferences 
2. Letters of medical necessity
3. AOTA membership
4. Journal subscriptions 
5. Legislation ]]> 2020-11-17 14:02:25 UTC https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931693938 cshea47 https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931694510 1. E-readers 
2. Touch screen devices 
3. Computerized testing
4. Text-to-speech 
5. Word processors 
6. Rewordify

]]> 2020-11-17 14:02:32 UTC https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931694510 cshea47 https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931694778 1. Hearing aides 
2. Lifting powered wheel chair (Video below)
3. Push to start cars
4. Alerting devices 
5. Speech to text devices (Dragon Program) ]]> 2020-11-17 14:02:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931694778 cshea47 https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931695049 1. Telehealth 
2. Mental health apps
3. Sleep monitoring devices 
4. Locating support systems (support groups, chatrooms, blogs) through the internet 
5. Virtual reality treatment 
6. Noise cancelling headphones ]]> 2020-11-17 14:02:39 UTC https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931695049 cshea47 https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931695335 1. Standing powered wheel chair 
2. GPS system
3. Pagers with reminder features 
4. Digital voice recorders 
5. Speech recognition software 
6. Robotic orthosis
7. BIGmack device  
8. Trackball mouse 
9. Head sensors on wheelchair ]]> 2020-11-17 14:02:42 UTC https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931695335 cshea47 https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931695696 1. Blood glucose monitor
2. Heart rate monitor 
3. Fitbit (R)
4. Whoop(R) fitness tracker
5. Physical agent modalities ]]> 2020-11-17 14:02:47 UTC https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931695696 cshea47 https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931696171 1. Ergonomic keyboard
2. Microphone headset 
3. Screen reader (JAWS)
4. Motion sensor doors 
5. Touch screen computer ]]> 2020-11-17 14:02:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931696171 cshea47 https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931696660 1. Email 
2. Webinars 
3. Online databases
4. Youtube videos 
5. Podcasts ]]> 2020-11-17 14:02:59 UTC https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931696660 cshea47 https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931697569 https://www.aota.org/-/media/Corporate/Files/AboutOT/Professionals/WhatIsOT/CY/Fact-Sheets/Children%20and%20Youth%20fact%20sheet.pdf

https://www.aota.org/-/media/Corporate/Files/Secure/Publications/OTP/2018/OTP-Volume-23-Issue-14-assistive-technology.pdf

References 

American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). (2015). Occupational therapy's role with children and youth. Retrieved from https://www.aota.org/-/media/Corporate/Files/AboutOT/Professionals/WhatIsOT/CY/Fact-Sheets/Children%20and%20Youth%20fact%20sheet.pdf

E reader image retrieved from https://sites.google.com/site/useofereadersintheclassroom/home/what-are-e-readers

Slant board image retrieved from https://www.kaydansensory.com/qc/writiing-painting-coloring/878-better-board-slant-boards.html


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https://www.elderly.gov.hk/english/healthy_ageing/selfcare/assistivedevices.html

References 

AOTA. (2015). The role of occupational therapy in providing assistive technology devices and services. Retrieved from https://www.aota.org/-/media/Corporate/Files/AboutOT/Professionals/WhatIsOT/RDP/Facts/AT-fact-sheet.pdf

AOTA. (2020). Productive aging. retrieved from https://www.aota.org/About-Occupational-Therapy/Professionals/PA.aspx

Grab bar image retrieved from https://dyingandgrief.com/all-about-grab-bars-and-hand-rails-for-safety]]> 2020-11-17 14:03:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931697861 cshea47 https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931698222 https://www.psycom.net/25-best-mental-health-apps

References

AOTA. (2015). Occupational therapy's role in mental health recovery. Retrieved from https://www.aota.org/About-Occupational-Therapy/Professionals/MH/mental-health-recovery.aspx

AOTA. (2020). Mental health. Retrieved from https://www.aota.org/About-Occupational-Therapy/Professionals/MH.aspx

Gitlow, L. (2020). Everyday technology interventions for people with serious mental illness [Webinar]. Ithaca College https://mainecite.org/training/webinar-everyday-assistive-technology-for-people-with-serious-mental-illness-refresh/]]> 2020-11-17 14:03:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931698222 cshea47 https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931698987 http://www.vaat.pitt.edu/index.php/device-review/ecd-category/77-electronic-cognitive-device#:~:text=Electronic%20Cognitive%20Device%20(ECD)%20denotes,ADLs)%20and%20higher%2Dlevel%20instrumental

https://guides.library.illinois.edu/c.php?g=533633&p=3651132

https://www.rehab-store.com/c-occupational-therapy.html

References

AOTA. (2020). Rehabilitation, disability, and participation. Retrieved from https://www.aota.org/About-Occupational-Therapy/Professionals/RDP.aspx

Columbia ROAM Lab. (2019). Wearable Robotic Hand Orthosis [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTZ84rzqtkg]]> 2020-11-17 14:03:25 UTC https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931698987 cshea47 https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931699345 https://now.aapmr.org/therapeutic-modalities/#:~:text=Physical%20Modalities%20are%20physical%20agents,electricity%2C%20mechanical%20forces%20and%20light.

References

AOTA. (2020). Health and wellness. Retrieved from https://www.aota.org/About-Occupational-Therapy/Professionals/HW.aspx]]> 2020-11-17 14:03:30 UTC https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931699345 cshea47 https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931699726 https://choosework.ssa.gov/blog/2017-08-21-using-assistive-technology-in-the-workplace

References

AOTA. (2020). Work and industry. Retrieved from https://www.aota.org/About-Occupational-Therapy/Professionals/WI.aspx]]> 2020-11-17 14:03:34 UTC https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931699726 cshea47 https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931700379 https://www.myotspot.com/occupational-therapy-podcasts/

https://www.aota.org/Advocacy-Policy/Congressional-Affairs/Legislative-Issues-Update.aspx

References
American Occupational Therapy Association. (2014). Occupational therapy practice framework: Domain and process (3rd ed.). American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 68(Suppl. 1), S1-S48.

AOTA. (2020). Evidence based practice. Retrieved from https://www.aota.org/About-Occupational-Therapy/Professionals/EBP.aspx]]> 2020-11-17 14:03:42 UTC https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931700379 cshea47 https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931975335 Slant boards are an effective and low-tech piece of equipment utilized to help assist children with their handwriting and posture. ]]> 2020-11-17 14:52:02 UTC https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/931975335 cshea47 https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/932009044 E-readers provide children access to books and text with the ability to increase or dim lighting, increase font size, and includes text to speech. ]]> 2020-11-17 14:57:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/932009044 cshea47 https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/932567428 Grab bars are a useful AT that promotes safety, while promoting independence and productive aging ]]> 2020-11-17 16:31:54 UTC https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/932567428 cshea47 https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/932679042 https://youtu.be/ygOrWu11R8M ]]> 2020-11-17 16:50:54 UTC https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/932679042 cshea47 https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/932886965 The webinar listed below presents effective strategies to improve the relationship between individuals with serious mental illness and technology 

https://mainecite.org/training/webinar-everyday-assistive-technology-for-people-with-serious-mental-illness-refresh/ ]]> 2020-11-17 17:26:00 UTC https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/932886965 cshea47 https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/932976207 Listed below are a number of apps geared towards mental health ]]> 2020-11-17 17:41:06 UTC https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/932976207 cshea47 https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/933877660 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTZ84rzqtkg]]> 2020-11-17 20:29:53 UTC https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/933877660 cshea47 https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/933907083 2020-11-17 20:37:00 UTC https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/933907083 cshea47 https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/934028246 2020-11-17 21:07:53 UTC https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/934028246 cshea47 https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/934648465 2020-11-18 01:15:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/934648465 cshea47 https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/944098243 2020-11-20 01:47:20 UTC https://padlet.com/cshea47/b0fu4j5ge3tz9zqp/wish/944098243