A Reflection on The Value Of Occupational Therapists Working In Wheelchair Services Canterbury Christ Church University
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Pam Wooding, occupational therapy student at Canterbury Christ Church University, reflects on her placement allocation in Wheelchair services. COT Annual Conference 2010 (22-25 June 2010)
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A Reflection on The Value Of Occupational Therapists Working In Wheelchair Services Canterbury Christ Church University
- 1. A Reflection On The Value Of Occupational Therapists Working In Wheelchair Services A presentation by Pam Wooding 1 st year occupational therapy student At Canterbury Christ Church University
- 3. Development of learning as a 1 st year OT student at Canterbury Christ Church University
- 9. So how does this relate to Wheelchair Services?
- 10. The Person accessing the Wheelchair Service
Notas do Editor
- General assumption that this would not be a particularly dynamic or interesting placement compared to other work settings. Opinion from others that this was not a setting which fully utilised the skills of OTs. That this was a simple service which dealt with basic ‘measure and fit’ procedures. I had no prior experience to form an opinion of my own. Therefore I decided to remain open minded about the placement setting and looked forward to finding about the reality of it during the 6 weeks that I was to spend there.
- As a reference point I think it is advantageous to describe elements of my learning development so far this year. The links between my placement experience and the modules delivered by CCCU have created the foundation for my argument. I propose that there is more value in the role of OTs within wheelchair services, than was communicated to me by the negative reactions of others. Therefore I will give an overview of the module content during year 1.
- So here we have a selection of images which are familiar to the work setting. Self propelled wheelchair, Electric powered wheelchair and a selection of pressure cushions. But how does this equipment relate to OT studies this year? My learning and development as a 1 st year student relates to the crucial element missing from this picture.
- Study so far indicates that it is vital to find out the answers to several questions. Who is this person? What do they do? Who helps them do it? Which roles are important to them? Where do they go? What are their variable social environment like? What are their variable physical environment like? What are their physical and mental abilities?
- The service I was placed with employed both occupational therapists and physiotherapists. The physiotherapy trained team members primarily looked at bio-mechanical aspects of clients, accompanied by consideration of functional aspects. This complemented the inverse focus of the OT’s in the team. These two skilled disciplines worked sympathetically side by side within the service team. Subsequently the synthesis of knowledge and skills from both professions facilitated beneficial outcomes for clients.