Occupational therapy

Yin Yin Khaing CHB 550 – Fall Semester 2016 Connection to Graduate Study Paper Occupational therapy is a profession that addresses the vital importance of people’s psychological and physical need as well as emotional well-being. Occupational therapists focus on taking care of their clients through a holistic view by looking at how clients’ personal factors influence their recovery processes. In addition, occupation therapy practitioners are an important part of teaching and educating individuals…

on advocating the occupational therapy program to people and inform them there is a great major out there that they too might be interested in someday. The purpose of this advocacy project is to advocate for the occupational therapy…

these emotions because this interview was a chance for myself to yet again further my insight into the field of occupational therapy. As I can not only listen to a registered occupational therapy but I can also watch her in her element and observe what she experiences on a daily basis at her profession. The person I choice to interview was Lauren Drapinski, she is a registered occupational therapist who works at the Chestnut Wood Rehabilitation Nursing Home. She is certified to work in any field…

Sitting in the exam room after a stroke: frightened, isolated, and uncertain of the future. The doctor enters the room to discuss the prognosis and rehabilitation plan, including occupational therapy. She refers the patient to me, a caregiver, a daughter, a friend, and most importantly, a person who has compassion for others. I can positively change the patient’s life and advocate for them. Helping others will always be an enriching experience. When experiencing a medical challenge, it is…

Occupational Therapy for Pediatrics Occasionally, life takes us through unexpected paths. When my son was a three years old, I began to notice that his development did not correspond to his age. My son could not trace straight lines in any direction; he also had difficulties with drawing and holding a crayon. At the beginning, I thought it was normal, but still, as a mother, I started paying more attention, and soon I realized that it was not normal, and I began to worry. I came to the decision…

In order to provide quality and effective occupational therapy care, it is important for each practitioner to know what their personal perspective and philosophy is concerning occupational therapy and treatment. Being able to articulate “our philosophies of practice can lead us to greater insight with respect to our own practices, but equally importantly to insights about the systems within which we work” (Kinsella, ).Development of personal perspective occurs over a lifetime and will take on…

Occupational therapy – An occupational therapist can recognize areas of difficulty in your daily activities, such as getting dressed up, cleaning yourself and going to the local shops. They can help you in your every-day work and make sure that your home is safe and properly arranged for you. An occupational therapist can help you to carry out your daily activities smoothly by:  Provide help and training on different ways to perform daily activities like bathing, dressing up, eating, working…

At Misericordia University and in surrounding communities, promotion of occupational therapy can be applied through several methods. By promoting the practice of occupational therapy through different methods, individuals will be able to gain an understanding of what occupational therapy services truly aim to offer. The first way that Pi Theta Epsilon can help to promote occupational therapy within the community is to hold a workshop at Misericordia about a particular impairment that affects…

I think that occupational therapy allows a therapist client relationship that cannot be found in any other profession. In my clinical pediatric experience, I have found out how an occupational therapist has more than just one role in the child’s life. I have experienced appointments where the therapy is set-aside for a couple minutes or even the whole session because a child is in need of other support. I…

Occupational Therapy is a form of therapy that helps rehabilitation in the patient's everyday tasks. I always swore to myself that I would never have a career in the medical field. What inspired me to pursue a career in occupational therapy is Misty Wilson. Misty was my OT when I was in the RAPS program for four weeks. During this time I built a bond with her and a realization came over me. I knew that I wanted to have that impact on someone. I always knew I wanted to help people but I wasn’t…