Chris, I want to make a clarification about the below text. When I first evaluated the patient, she stated that she wanted to be able to walk to her bathroom and use the toilet.
I do not consider that I worked on "foundational skills" to work towards and "occupational goal". Instead, I work on occupation from the beginning to the end of my treatment duration. To me, this IS the hallmark difference between OT and PT. PT may work on mobility so that a patient can get to the toilet, but OT works on getting the patient to the toilet. Some people say this distinction is arbitrary and is primarily semantics. However, for me, it is FUNDAMENTAL to being an OT. I don't want to step on toes, but to me, working on "foundational skills" to improve occupation is no different that what PT does. It makes no difference if it's an arm or a leg. Thanks, Ron -- Ron Carson MHS, OT www.OTnow.com ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subj: [OTlist] From Standing to Toilet Transfers cac> I view hand therapy and stroke rehabilitation in the same light. cac> Working on the foundational skills in order to work towards an occupatioanal goal. cac> Chris Nahrwold MS, OTR -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]
