If you don't like my views, then simply delete without reading. Someone ask a question and I provided and answer and I also provided information from Cochrane.org substantiating my experience and opinion. Is that the evidence you speak of? Others have posted information that seems to counter Cochrane.org. That's good, and the topic has given me some additional "food for thought" about neglect. And don't forget, evidence also exists outside of published journals.
And, I never said that OT could not affect neglect. I stated that we will have only minimal impact. Also, not everyone knows my views about OT. People join the list who have never been exposed to some of the concepts discussed here. It should be no secret that I started this list to share my opinion on occupation and OT. But, the topics have NEVER been restricted to supporting my views. ANY topic relating to OT is welcome. This message board exists for ALL of us to express our opinion. It's a "free" board in more ways than one. Anyone differing with my (or others) opinion can do one of three things: 1. Reply 2. Ignore 3. Unsubscribe I see you've chosen 1 and 2. Good, I'm glad you haven't chosen 3. There is ONLY one reason why I have more messages and express my views more frequently. EVERYONE on here can do the same. I have no magic want that I wave to make messages magically appear or disappear. Messages only appear when someone has enough concern or passion to write. Obviously, I have a lot of passion about occupation. I'm sure I will one day grow weary of all this typing, but until then you should expect more of the same from me. <smile> Thanks for sharing your opinion. Hopefully it made your day a little better <honestly>! Ron ~~~ Ron Carson MHS, OT www.OTnow.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Mary Alice Cafiero <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2009 To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subj: [OTlist] OTlist Digest, Vol 73, Issue 2 MAC> Ron, MAC> I must say that as our entire profession moves toward a practice model MAC> that is more evidence based, you seem intent to do what you do and MAC> believe what you believe because that is what you do. We are all very MAC> aware of your feelings on occupation and not being an upper extremity MAC> therapist. I think that is quite different, however, than saying that MAC> OT does not/cannot influence neglect syndromes as a result of CVA when MAC> there is documented research that shows differently. MAC> We all have beliefs based on our long or short term experience in the MAC> field and with patients. However, we must also be willing to modify MAC> our beliefs based on current trends and advances in medicine, science, MAC> therapy, and research. When there is evidence that OT makes a MAC> difference, OT should try to make a difference. MAC> I am typically very patient and tolerant. I am growing weary, however, MAC> of this appearing to be a message board based on the "World According MAC> to Ron". I don't think that is how you mean it. You have strong views MAC> and no reluctance to share them. However, it gets tiresome (to me at MAC> least). MAC> Maybe if more people continue to express their views and speak up on MAC> here, it will continue to grow in diversity and freedom of expression. MAC> I think some people, especially new to the list, are intimidated about MAC> speaking up when one view is expressed most often and most loudly. MAC> Sorry this doesn't sound respectful. I don't mean to sound harsh. It MAC> has been a very long day. MAC> Mary Alice MAC> Mary Alice Cafiero, MSOT/L, ATP MAC> [email protected] MAC> 972-757-3733 MAC> Fax 888-708-8683 MAC> This message, including any attachments, may include confidential, MAC> privileged and/or inside information. Any distribution or use of this MAC> communication by anyone other than the intended recipient(s) is MAC> strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not the recipient MAC> of this message, please notify the sender and permanently delete the MAC> message from your system. MAC> On Aug 6, 2009, at 5:06 PM, Ron Carson wrote: >> In my experience, some people do recover from neglect and some don't. >> It is my experience and belief that therapy has very little, but some, >> contribution in this recovery. >> >> It is my belief that significant spontaneous recover will or wont' >> occur regardless of therapeutic intervention. >> >> This is not to say that OT has NO role. I do believe we can facilitate >> this recovery but only in a limited fashion. The question of how best >> to do this is a whole different topic. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Ron >> >> ~~~ >> Ron Carson MHS, OT >> www.OTnow.com >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: Angela King (ADHB) <[email protected]> >> Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2009 >> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> >> Subj: [OTlist] OTlist Digest, Vol 73, Issue 2 >> >> AKA> I disagree with Ron in >> AKA> that I've seen people make huge recovery in terms of left >> neglect, >> AKA> partly through brain fixing itself and partly through >> compensation. >> >> >> -- >> Options? >> www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com >> >> Archive? >> www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] MAC> -- MAC> Options? MAC> www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com MAC> Archive? MAC> www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]
