organization with how they are suppose to approach to the situation. Some of the codes of ethics are for occupational therapy‚ nursing‚ physical therapy‚ athletic training‚ medicine‚ and many more. The code of ethics are approached in this paper are for occupational therapy and nursing. Both of the careers have the same code of ethics‚ but there are some differences. Occupational therapy code of ethics serves two purposes. The first purpose is to provide core values to guide members to ethical
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Occupational therapist use interventions to have the client work on occupations and participate on getting better (2014 pg. S43). One way practitioners implement intervention is by using occupation and activities. Occupations include daily life activities that are client-directed toward his or her goals (pg. S29). Being able to dress himself or herself independently would be an occupation intervention. Activities are parts of an occupation that develops the client’s performance skills and patterns
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Guidelines Your assignment is based on the different areas of occupational therapy – An occupational therapist can work in many areas of the health service. In your assignment it looks in debt at a number of these areas and the roles and responsibilities of the occupational therapist. Acknowledgements I would like to express my special appreciation and thanks to my lecturer Philomena Mccluskey you have been a tremendous mentor for me. Your advice on both my research assignments as well as on
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LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENTAL FRAME OF REFERENCEA biopsychosocial framework for Occupational Therapyassessment and intervention where adult development isconceived as following a predictable‚ sequential pattern ofage-related stages or phases. Theoretical AssumptionsHuman development occurs in an orderly fashion throughout the cycleSteps within the developmental process are sequential and none can be skipped. As a person proceeds through the life cycle‚ he encounters life events and changing internal and
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In 2014‚ I spent my summer volunteering at McKenna Farms Therapy Services‚ where I observed pediatric occupational therapy and hippotherapy sessions. McKenna Farms had occupational therapists‚ but they also had physical and speech therapists. This allowed me to witness how these different types of therapists could collaborate and work together during sessions to effectively meet the child’s goals. The bulk of the kids that came to the farm only spoke Spanish or sign language. Since I only speak English
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Observing Occupational Therapists at Brookville Center for Children’s Services and Belair Nursing Home have helped me gather the insight of what it takes to be an occupational therapist and how much their work can improve a person’s life. I had the opportunity to witness first-hand the positive affect occupational therapists had on people of all ages who have been physically and mentally impaired by a health issue‚ by helping them slowly but efficiently regain control of their life. Occupational therapy
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Occupational Therapy & People with Intellectual Disability from Diverse Cultural Backgrounds Individual values are important in healthcare and it is important for providers to understand the concept of cultural competence to provide cross-cultural therapy for all clients. Francisco and Carlson (2002) pioneered a qualitative research study to determine how cultural differences and language barriers affect the quality of care within the realm of occupational therapy (OT). This study used the findings
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generation of therapist‚ redefined occupational therapy and practiced the initial theory upon which today practice is based upon. She guided the field of occupational therapy to understand the importance of supportive care‚ concerned with behavioral aspects that impact the patient’s response to the rehabilitation. Wade developed the baccalaureate program‚ “The Illinois Plan”‚ combining didactic education with clinical practice when she was the head of the occupational therapy program at the University of
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Alex just graduated college with a bachelor’s degree in health and science and a masters in Occupational Therapy. Throughout her collegiate years she was a great student‚ hard working‚ organized‚ and always stayed on top of her work; along with being involved in clubs such as Student Government Association and Dance Marathon. Recently‚ a local private practice had some a job opening for an occupational therapist. After doing a SWOT analysis‚ Alex seems to be the best applicant for the position. She
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ago‚ he was placed on medication to alleviate the symptoms that were occurring. Mr. Cannon often rely on his medication to stabilize him; He is mostly anxious around the set time the medication is given. Identified Intervention Occupational therapy teaches relaxation methods to help alleviate symptoms of stress and anxiety related to certain physical and mental conditions. Specific relaxation method is deep breathing. Deep breathing exercises are easy to perform and can help to reduce
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