Hi guys! Check out my video discussing my last fieldwork at a hand therapy clinic!
The article I chose to review was titled The Benefits of Group Occupational Therapy for Patients With Parkinson’s Disease. I found this article through AJOT, and chose it because I am very interested in Parkinson's Disease interventions. This study looked at how progressive physical symptoms of Parkinson's disease affect participation in activities of daily living. The aim of the study was to see whether a group rehab program using an OT approach specifically designed for IPD, in association with ideal medical management, could maintain the functional status of these patients. A two group experimental design was used in this study. Individuals with Idiopathic Parkinson's disease were randomly assigned to either an experimental group receiving group occupational therapy intervention, or a control group receiving only medicinal treatment. Immediately after randomization, the experimental group received 10 sessions of group occupational therapy....
Camille,
ReplyDeleteBecause I am going out of town, thank you for texting me your video as you work out the kinks! After watching your video, it looks like you had a 'hands on' experience at your fieldwork site (ha get it). Your post makes me look forward to my placement at Southern Hands next spring. Can't wait to hear more and see you soon!!
Camille,
ReplyDeleteI love that you identified that there are a lot of biomechanical barriers in a hand clinic. I spent my last fieldwork rotation at a hand clinic also, and sometimes it was hard to remember occupations when you are so wrapped up in all of the intricacies of the hand. Fluido therapy was so interesting to me as well! I also need to work on improving my documentation skills before Level 2 fieldwork.
I am so glad you enjoyed your rotation, and I hope you have a great break!