Integration Of Assistive Technology
Provide a definition of Assistive Technology
Discuss the effects of heritable diseases, genetic conditions, disability, trauma, and injury to the physical and mental health and occupational performance of the individual, throughout the lifespan. Revised 07/14/2020 JM
Discuss integration of Assistive Technology to facilitate Home Management, Community Integration, Special Education and Workplace participation.
Discuss role of the OT Practitioner to educate and consult with the client/consumer to facilitate Home Management, Community Integration, Special Education and Workplace participation and the OT/OTA relationship in collaborating a treatment/intervention plan.
Discuss the need to recognize and communicate the need to refer to specialists (both internal and external to the profession) for consultation and intervention.
Through role-play, demonstrate skills of collaboration with occupational therapists and other professionals on therapeutic interventions
Demonstrate communication in a Q &A session from Supervising OT, members of the Interdisciplinary Team and Peer reviewers).
Additionally , referring clients external sources like therapists , psychiatrists etc has added benefit being able leverage their particular area expertise while still staying within bounds scope practice . This type “networking” has become increasingly popular within medical field as it helps promote collaboration & pool resources together make sure patient receives best care available no matter what kind problem they might having difficulty with .
Communication also plays vital role when it comes referral because this means being clear about why person was referred , what expect during visits/sessions & follow-up plan after all said done - this ensures everyone involved same page so there no confusion down line . Furthermore, communication between specialist & primary provider should kept open at all times so any changes made situation (e.g., medications prescribed ) are known other parties . Finally confidentiality must respected throughout entire process protect client\\\'s privacy rights