>I wonder if maybe people aren't writing because the topics tend to be very deep, and may not be a reflection of what practitioners want to discuss. For example, when I joined, what I hoped I would find, and what I unfortunately haven't found, is an exchange of treatment ideas for a variety of disabilities/conditions our patients have, and ways to improve our technical skills. <snip> I've been a member of the list for a little while and definitely enjoy reading the discussions, but haven't always found something to comment on - mainly (I think) because I was working in private practice with a focus on disability management. I recently started work in a hospital based practice and have reviewed some of the posts again - finding them of great relevance. I like the idea of exchanging ideas on practice skills and this website you gave was perfect for my present line of work - acute care on a pulmonary/cardiac unit. >1. I've got a Level 1 student coming sooooon, and the school wants to know what Frames of Reference I am using. Now, I really hesitate to ask this question of you all, as I really, really do no want to get into philosophical discussions. I'm leaving these issues to the theorists. I presume Ron is rolling is eyes right now - I'm really not picking on you Ron - but I don't want to get into a discussion about this - I just need some fast, quick help. I work in home health with a variety of paitents with a variety of conditions. Can anyone tell me what Frames of Reference they use in this type of setting? To address your question re. frames of reference in home health: 1. When I was working in the community I would often use a Cognitive Behavioural Frame of Reference to guide my therapy for people who had - poor coping skills, inability to adapt to their environment, who were pain focused or held self-defeating beliefs. This frame of reference is somewhat psychoeducational and emphasizes that each person must accept responsibility to change. 2. I also used a Rehabilitative Frame of Reference which focuses on a person's ability to perform ADLs - by teaching my client's to compensate for deficits that cannot be changed (i.e., Arthritis, COPD, cancer, etc.). The goal is to maximize independence in daily living and may be accomplished by the prescription of adaptive devices. 3. And I sometimes used Mosey's Role Acquisition Frame of Reference when working with those who had difficulty in role transition. Looking at social roles in the area of ADLs, interpersonal skills, and family interactions. Hope this helps :) Cherie - OT in Nova Scotia ******************** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message's body, put the following text: unsubscribe OTlist ------ OTnow messages are archived at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] (and) http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] ********rC***********
