Lecture 8: Reflection on OT Process and Roles of OT and Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Health Care Flashcards
List some major physical conditions that require occupational therapy.
- Orthopedics, e.g. fractures
- Surgery
- Medical, e.g. stroke
- Geriatric, e.g. neurocognitive disorder
- Neuro-surgery
- Pediatrics
- Oncology and palliative
List some major mental conditions that require occupational therapy.
- Psychosis, e.g. Schizophrenia
- Early psychosis
- Neurosis, e.g. depression
- Neurocognitive disorders, e.g. dementia
- Common mental disorders
- Others, e.g. OCD, drug abuse
What are some developmental conditions that may require occupational therapy?
- Cerebral Palsy
- Down’s syndrome
- Intellectual Disability
- ADHD
- Autism
Fill in the blank: The Hospital Authority was established in ______.
[December 1990]
What is the role of occupational therapists in the Hospital Authority?
- Provide OT services
- Assessment and treatment program planning
- Documentation and communication
- Supervise OT assistants and students
True or False: Occupational therapists provide services in both educational settings and healthcare facilities.
True
What are some key areas of assessment for occupational therapists in mental health?
- Cognitive
- Self-care
- Home Management
- Community Living
- Working
What is the purpose of occupational therapy in special schools?
- Prevent, reduce or overcome various disabilities
- Develop students’ potential through diverse activities
- Enhance students’ independence in daily living skills
What does the role of occupational therapists in intellectual disability services focus on?
- Promote mental health education
- Provide rehabilitation services
- Enhance independence and quality of life
What type of training do occupational therapists provide for community rehabilitation?
- Daily living skills training
- Community resource access
- Self-care skills
Name some intervention methods used by OT.
- ADL and IADL training
- Assistive technology
- Developmental training
- Splinting
- Pressure therapy
- Therapeutic and purposeful activity
- Work rehabilitation
- Teaching and learning
- Environmental adaptation
Define interdisciplinary approach
- a group of health care professionals from diverse fields
- work in coordination toward a common goal for the client
- Minimize gap of service
Define multidisciplinary approach
- Several branches of medicine, science, or other professionals
- working together toward a common goal
- Each professional works independently
- Minimal overlapping among professionals
Define transdisciplinary approach
- A team composed of members of a number of different professionals
- cooperating across disciplines
- to improve patient care through practice or research
Differentiate between the disciplinary approaches
- Single Discipline: Isolated expertise.
- Multidisciplinary: Parallel work, no integration.
- Interdisciplinary: Coordinated teamwork.
- Transdisciplinary: Unified, role-blended care.
What are some common practices in health care to facilitate teamwork?
- Joint conferences
- Joint reporting system (e.g. HA: common Clinical Management System with integrated
platform) - Individualized Personal Plan (IPP) in NGOs
- Electronic reporting system used in NGO
Fill in the blank: The purpose of assistive technology is to improve one’s activity of daily living function and promote _______.
independence
True or False: Splinting is used to prevent deformity and promote healing.
True
What does pressure therapy aim to reduce?
hypertrophic scarring caused by burns
What does the Occupational Lifestyle Redesign Programme aim to achieve?
Facilitate change from Occupational Dysfunction to a Balanced Occupational Lifestyle
What is the main goal of the collaborative practice in healthcare?
- Address complex health care needs
- Enhance patient outcomes
- Decrease costs of service provision
