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Mock Interview Reflection

How do you feel the interview went overall?  After watching the video of my interview, I feel the interview went good, not great. I think I answered some questions very well, but could definitely improve on others.  I initially felt defeated right after the interview because I did not articulate my response to one question very well.  However, I felt better about the whole experience after watching the video back.  I realized it was not as bad as I thought, and the response to one question did not define the entire interview.  I definitely learned a lot through this experience and that was the point! How did you prepare for the interview? I prepared for the interview by reading through all the available resources on Blackboard and walking through my answers to each hypothetical question.  I made lists of my strengths, weaknesses, goals, and what I am looking for in a job. What went differently than you expected? I got a little tripped up on one question, which I was not expectin
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Sexuality in Older Adults Reflection

What were the key takeaway points from the guest lecture today? Describe two occupational therapy interventions based on the topic. Each intervention should address a different type of client: individual (1:1), group, or population. Key Takeaways Our society creates myths that older adults are asexual.  While it is not often talked about, older adults remain sexually active into their later years.  Studies show that organs can relieve pain, reduce stress, improve sleep, boost immune system and cognitive functioning, as well as increase life span.  Knowing this, sex has a direct impact on older adult clients.  Today we gained an understanding of the fundamental differences between approaches to sexual interactions based on biological gender.    Sex is an occupation and therefore is covered in the occupational therapy scope of practice.  It is important for us to be educated on this topic in order to educate future clients who are experiencing sexual concerns or dysfunctions. We discu

Driving Reflection

What were the key takeaway points from the guest lecture today?  A few key takeaways from the Cody Stovall’s driving rehab presentation included the purposes of adaptive driving programs and what to look for during a driving assessment.  Driving programs assess individuals for safety and potential to drive, evaluate physical disability for adaptive equipment, and train individuals in the use of AE and/or compensation techniques for driving.  We discussed the components of clinical evaluations and behind-the-wheel assessments.  We discussed all the cognitive and physical skills required to drive.  This was very helpful because most of us who have been driving for years and years do not think about the attention, divided attention, vision, executive functioning and more skills it really takes.  Luckily, there are many adaptive devices and compensatory strategies to assist those who lack the natural abilities to drive.  While there are very expensive lifts and adaptive equipment for cars

Glyph Reflection

I was surprised how similar my two glyphs were when comparing them side by side.  My artistic abilities have not changed a bit since beginning OT school!  Three main difference stood out to me between the two glyph creations:  The hair, the glasses, and the signature. In my first drawing, the hair was very curly, signifying creativity is an important leadership quality over organization.  In my second drawing, the hair was much straighter, but with a subtle wave.  I believe organization is a key foundational skill to being a leader.  The presence of creativity can be very beneficial to addressing problems and developing solutions.  The length of the hair, however, is almost the exact same moderate length in both pictures, illustrating that introverts can be effective leaders to a degree. Secondly, I added glasses to the second drawing that were absent in the first.  Glasses signify I have had more experience in leadership roles that most of my peers at this point in life.  Most

Nutrition and Aging Blog Reflection

What were the key takeaway points from the guest lecture today?  Today’s lecture emphasized physiological changes with age and how nutrition plays a role in preventing and slowing these changes. We discussed physical signs and symptoms that are strong indicators of malnutrition beyond weight loss and appetite.  Grip strength and edema can be indicators of malnutrition that OTs can observe, document, and recommend further treatment from a dietician.  Proper nutrition is especially needed during hospital stays to improve patient outcomes and offset muscle atrophy.  Specifically, individuals lose the ability to heal wounds and build muscle mass without receiving proper nutrition.  Often times it can takes months for a healthy individual to recover muscle loss after an ICU stay, limiting his/her functional performance.  The effects of an ICU stay on an older adult can be much more debilitating and requires even more attention to proper nutrition to overcome muscle loss.  As OTs, we can ed

Anna Garrett OT640 Debrief

Hi guys!  Congrats on finished our last Level I FW!  I have attached my Level I FW C debrief here:   https://youtu.be/a9DqkQ6mWos    I hope y’all have a great summer break, and I am looking forward to catching up when we return to class! P.S.  The washer/dryer is running in the background of my video, and I did not realize until after the fact :)  

Media Project

This project felt the most “OT” out of all the projects in school so far.   Personally, I execute very well but sometimes struggle coming up with creative ideas, so this project was challenging for me.   Even though it was difficult, it was very rewarding.   Having a real client in mind while designing an intervention made it more meaningful.   The most significant thing I learned during this project was how important it is to stay client-centered.   While I was brain-storming, I would come up with an idea; then I had to ask myself if Craig would benefit from this intervention and would he stay motivated while doing it.   If the answer was no, I continued thinking.   Being client-centered may require more effort but will have bigger and better results because of that hard work.   I can see how busy practitioners can lose sight of this essential pillar of OT, but it is crucial to keep it in the forefront of therapy.              After completing this project, I h