Midterm Flashcards
Therapeutic use of self depends on:
Intelligence, personality, attitudes, & communication style. Empathy & the ability to respectfully & invasively care about another person.
Empathy
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another, to become aware of another person’s emotions, it is the link between you and those around you.
Adaptive Behaviors
Behaviors/actions that produce results while also having other positive aspects (ex. painting, journaling, reading, etc.)
Maladaptive Behaviors
Behaviors/actions that produce results but also have negative aspects/drawbacks (ex. smoking or drinking as a coping mechanism)
Self Awareness
Insight into your own attitudes, values, and feelings. It helps to understand and accept the beliefs of others (even if you disagree)
Psychological “Traps”
Transference, Countertransference, Overidentification, and Rescue Fantasy
Transference
The process whereby emotions are passed on or displaced from one person to another
Countertransference
The therapist may transfer feelings or conflicts they may have about their own life, or significant others in it, onto the client
Overidentification
To identify too much (with another person or thing), in a way that does not allow you to maintain the distance needed to help (as opposed to empathy)
Rescue Fantasy
The desire to save someone’s life or to be the hero
How to avoid psychological “traps”
Self Reflection, focus on WHY you want to be an OT
Occupational Therapist (OTRL) Role
-Evaluation (History, patterns of living, interests, values, needs)
-Intervention Process (Intervention plan, Intervention implementation, Intervention review)
-Outcomes (Occupational performance, client satisfaction, role competency, adaptation, health & wellness, prevention, quality of life)
What is the importance of theory to OT?
It facilitates evidence-based practice and acts as a tool for reimbursement
Theory
A root statement about relationships and descriptions of concepts/constructs
Frame of Reference
A guide to a specific area of practice, holds up certain areas
Model
A view of the profession, holistic and general, covers a wide span. This organizes your view of an individual
What can COTAs NOT do?
COTAs cannot complete initial evaluations or discharge plans.
What CAN COTAs do?
COTAs can complete screening tests, collaborate with the OTRL on treatment plans, carry out treatment plans, and complete documentation
Assistive Technology Device
Any item, piece of equipment, or product system that is used to INCREASE, MAINTAIN, or IMPROVE FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES of individuals with disabilities
What are the most commonly used assistive technology devices?
Power wheelchairs & Computers
What pieces of legislation supported the use of assistive technology?
The Rehabilitation Act (1973)
The Americans with Disabilities Act (1990)
The Assistive Technology Act (1998)
High Technology
Expensive, complicated, customizable. Typically has features such as switches, computers, power motors, and environmental control units. They are COMPLEX TO USE and high maintenance.
Ex. iPads, computer systems, service animals, wheelchairs
Low Technology
Simple to program, inexpensive, readily available, easily obtainable, easy to use, low maintenance
Ex. Built-up pencil grips, keyboard stands, typing aid
What is the hierarchy for selecting assistive technology?
- Look at the task/activity and adapt it
- Select a device that is commercially available for persons without disabilities
- Look at commercially available rehabilitation products
- Combine commercially available rehabilitation products in new ways
- Modify existing commercially available rehab products
- Design and create a new device for a specific individual
