Kristin, I don't really know where to start, so let me just jump in.
In my opinion, the BIGGEST problem facing OT is that we do not do what
we say we do. Comparing AOTA's rhetoric and practice patterns of adult
phys dys OT's does not paint a congruent picture. On paper, the OT
profession is all about occupation. In practice, adult phys dys is all
about UE rehab. For me, this inconsistency is killing our profession!
I'm going to disagree with some of what you've written:
1) A broken finger may or may not cause occupational deficits. And even
if it does, these deficits may not require the skill of an OT.
2) I don't care if the hygienist had a good or bad experience. I do care
if the experience revolved around occupation.
3) Occupation should NOT be things talked about during rote therapy.
Occupation should be the FOCUS and outcome of treatment.
4) The profession needs therapists who are experts in occupation. Leave
the UE specialization to PT.
Disclaimer:
My comments are not directed towards YOU. They are just
general comments about how I feel towards OT.
Everyone is welcome to join this conversation. Only through
honest and logical dialogue will we better understand and
appreciate everyone's viewpoints.
Thanks,
Ron
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Ron Carson MHS, OT
www.OTnow.com
----- Original Message -----
From: Kristin <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2009
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subj: [OTlist] Dental Hygienst Knows About OT...
K> I guess I dont understand why it's such a horrible thing for OT's to
K> be knowledgeable and profiecient in treating UE ailments. I agree
K> that shouldn't be the only area for the profession to focus on, but
K> having a broken finger causes dysfunctional occupational performance!
K> At least the dental hygenist had a good experience with OT as opposed
K> to the 'cone therapists'. I would be interested to hear if the
K> therapist discussed what the patient could do at home to reduce pain
K> and improve function. The things we should be talking about when
K> performing more rote therapy techniques.
K> I think the profession needs OT's who are UE specialists! We don't
K> want to loose that specialty area!
K> Kristin
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