#OTalk Transcript
Healthcare social media transcript of the #OTalk hashtag.
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 | Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny @Ruth_Hawley @OTalk_ Me too both as a therapist and a parent of a teenager #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ @Lauren_OT Hello! 😀 #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ @lanacastle Hi! Feel free to share your own opinions too 😁 #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ @sherlynmelody @OT_rach Hello! Lurkers are always welcome 😄 #OTalk |
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| Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny @OT_rach I don’t because I’m rubbish lol, but my 17 year old games a lot! He plays team warfare teams because he says he enjoys the competition and the international social opportunities #OTalk. Oh and allegedly it helps with studying history 🤔 |
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| Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny @OT_rach I’m scared to answer that one ... way too much time #OTalk. He’s just quite nonchalantly replied 4-5 hours per day. Yikes I am a rubbish parent! |
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| Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny @sherlynmelody @OT_rach Credit where it is due 🤔 but his history teacher did commend him on his knowledge #OTalk. I squirmed in the corner! |
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| Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny @OT_rach Good question @OT_rach, perhaps it is the public perception that it is not good to spend that much time gaming. He does have a good balance with physical activity too so now you are making me think about this differently #OTalk |
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| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @preston_jenny: @OT_rach Good question @OT_rach, perhaps it is the public perception that it is not good to spend that much time gaming. He does have a good balance with physical activity too so now you are making me think about this differently #OTalk |
| Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny @sherlynmelody @OT_rach Thank you @sherlynmelody but it is very true, especially when he was younger it was good to know where he was. Although no happy medium as at other times we thought he should be out more. Parenting is really hard sometimes #OTalk |
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| Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny @Lauren_OT @OT_rach I can identify with that @Lauren_OT @OT_rach. Several years ago I was roped in to make up the numbers in a game of Halo, I couldn’t figure out the controls and just went round and round in circles #OTalk |
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| Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny @OT_rach I’ve now got someone leaning over my shoulder tonight, suddenly interested in the conversation. Apparently he does not like to be referred to as a gamer! Asked why? Response: it is cringy (whatever that means!) #OTalk |
 | Katie @Katie_Next @OT_rach I game. A range of different games, some console, some phone. Some single player, some multi-player. All for enjoyment. Some as they give a quick sense of achievement (finishing a hard level etc). #OTalk |
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 | Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant Id never given a lot of though to gaming as an occupation until I recently visited a charity which made gaming accessible to everyone (@EveryoneCanUK ) and they’d seen some really positive outcomes. Now I consider it as part of my OT toolkit of ideas #OTalk |
| Katie @Katie_Next @OT_rach Depends! I don't prioritise gaming, so it will depend on what else I have going on. That being said, an hour night would probably be my average! #OTalk |
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| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @Lauren_OT @OTalk_ @OT_rach Perhaps it becomes a ‘dark occupation’ at a certain point eg when there are negative impacts on a persons health and wellbeing, Occupational balance etc #otalk |
| Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny @OT_rach @OT_rach wait for this one! He just likes to be described as “someone who plays games” apparently doesn’t feel the need for a label or a name #OTalk |
| Katie @Katie_Next @Lauren_OT @OT_rach I agree with this. I would say you can be addicted to anything, if it's upsetting occupational balance and having an impact upon other ADLs then surely it should be seen as an addiction. #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @carrie_sant: Id never given a lot of though to gaming as an occupation until I recently visited a charity which made gaming accessible to everyone (@EveryoneCanUK ) and they’d seen some really positive outcomes. Now I consider it as part of my OT toolkit of ideas #OTalk |
| Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny @OT_rach @sherlynmelody My only concern is that it might de-value life due to the concept of “re-spawning” in games as clearly this does not happen in real life #OTalk |
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| Katie @Katie_Next @OT_rach @AmeliaHandyOT A care pathway. The chance to get help. The chance for an evidence base to build. I should imagine before it was quite hard to seek help as it wouldn't have been seen as "real" in a way. #OTalk |
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| Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny @OT_rach @Ruth_Hawley @Lauren_OT In my son’s case definitely a group activity although this has changed as he has become more confident in himself and his gaming skills #OTalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @OT_rach @Lauren_OT @OTalk_ @WHO I will have a look! Joined at the last minute so haven’t had chance to read the blog yet...sorry!! #OTalk |
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| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @OT_Graham @OT_rach @AmeliaHandyOT I definitely think there are already a lot of negative connotations around gaming and not a lot of understanding of the potential positives #OTalk |
| Katie @Katie_Next @OT_rach @Ruth_Hawley @preston_jenny @Lauren_OT Depends on the game! The chance now to play online, home alone but as part of a wider group is here as well! I've actually made friends with people via games in the past. #OTalk |
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| Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny @sherlynmelody @HG1OT @AmeliaHandyOT I once made myself sick playing too much Tetris #BadExample #OTalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @OT_rach I have used it informally (before OT) as a way of engaging children in social interaction and encouraging use of communication aids but not as a therapeutic intervention since qualifying. I’ve never had access to the resources or a suitable environment #OTalk |
| Katie @Katie_Next @OT_rach I haven't yet. But my colleagues have recently utilised the wii as a way to reintegrate someone from long-term segregation. The aim to use it as a social night to help the integration! I also heard of the wii being used for sensory input. #OTalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @AmeliaHandyOT There’s is definitely something about gaming that seems to engage people at a level that they find it difficult to disconnect. I wonder how much research underpins this new diagnosis and whether this is answered #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @Katie_Next: @OT_rach I haven't yet. But my colleagues have recently utilised the wii as a way to reintegrate someone from long-term segregation. The aim to use it as a social night to help the integration! I also heard of the wii being used for sensory input. #OTalk |
 | Graham Walker @IAPT_Graham @carrie_sant @OT_rach @AmeliaHandyOT can be seen negatively but theres loads of positives. If you check out some youtubers like game makers toolkit and writing on games there’s a lot of interesting stuff. GMTK has a set of posts about making games accessible. Writing on games says gaming helped his depression #OTalk |
| Graham Walker @IAPT_Graham @carrie_sant @OT_rach @AmeliaHandyOT Also @gamingthemind often shares the evidence base in Twitter for how gaming can be helpful #OTalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @OT_rach When I was in Brazil a few years ago they were introducing game therapy to help practice fine and gross motor control for conditions like CP using a range of consoles and games #OTalk |
| Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny @OT_rach Sticking with my son, sorry!!! He broke his thumb playing ice hockey ... you guessed it ... the doctor prescribed gaming ... and it worked, great ROM and strength #OTalk |
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| Graham Walker @IAPT_Graham @carrie_sant @OT_rach @AmeliaHandyOT There are so many different games out with different accessibility modes that you can find games that can help in such a range of ways. Darkest Dungeon looks at addiction, people say dark souls helped with heir depression, Celeste is a game about facing inner demons #OTalk |
| Graham Walker @IAPT_Graham @sherlynmelody @Lauren_OT @Ruth_Hawley @OT_rach OCD is defined by the obsessions (something bad will happen unless I...) and the compulsions (doing something to stop bad things) so gaming could fall under this but only in these specific ways #OTalk |
| Graham Walker @IAPT_Graham @AP_almost_an_OT @carrie_sant @OT_rach @AmeliaHandyOT Haha yes it does- there is a genuine conversation in that though- the world owes you nothing but that doesn’t make it a bad place #OTalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @OT_Graham @OT_rach @AmeliaHandyOT Pretty much any game can be made accessible now with the tech that is out there. There’s some incredible work being done by some very dedicated individuals which will hopefully become more mainstream in the future #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @OT_Graham: @carrie_sant @OT_rach @AmeliaHandyOT Also @gamingthemind often shares the evidence base in Twitter for how gaming can be helpful #OTalk |
| Graham Walker @IAPT_Graham @hoffiOT @OT_rach FIFA can be played with a two and one button mode to improve accessibility #OTalk |
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| Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny @hoffiOT @OT_rach I have used gaming in clinical practice to help with problem solving and particularly with one young man with lack of insight to help him understand the consequences of his actions. He was much more accepting of what he perceived to be the third person #OTalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @OT_Graham @OT_rach @AmeliaHandyOT Specialist games are great but even mainstream games have their place eg giving children the opportunity to do what their friends are doing and feel fully included or allowing someone to do something meaningful they would have done previously eg play fifa! #OTalk |
| Graham Walker @IAPT_Graham @carrie_sant @OT_rach @AmeliaHandyOT Accessible from physical perspective yes but games are improving their ability to consider presentation of subtitles, colour blindness issues, repetitive strain and chronic fatigue. I would really check out the Game Makers tooo kit you tube vids on improving accessibility #Otalk |
| Graham Walker @IAPT_Graham @carrie_sant @OT_rach @AmeliaHandyOT Yes something like Mine craft can be great and can help create positive connections wit others. A lot of transferable skills from such games #Otalk |
| Graham Walker @IAPT_Graham @AP_almost_an_OT @carrie_sant @OT_rach @AmeliaHandyOT #Otalk https://t.co/yhMUrmy0V6 |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @carrie_sant: @OT_Graham @OT_rach @AmeliaHandyOT Specialist games are great but even mainstream games have their place eg giving children the opportunity to do what their friends are doing and feel fully included or allowing someone to do something meaningful they would have done previously eg play fifa! #OTalk |
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| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @OT_Graham @OT_rach @AmeliaHandyOT Yes I think game designers are increasingly expected to consider accessibility and are making huge strides. Consoles themselves have some good accessibility features built in nowadays! #OTalk |
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| Graham Walker @IAPT_Graham @OT_rach Use of Motivational Interviewing techniques supporting the individual to reflect on their behaviour and the impact it is having could be helpful #OTalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant I’d love to see a game therapy module introduced as part of OT training! #OTalk #futuregoals |
| Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny @OT_rach Overall I think it is a meaningful occupation when it is balanced #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @OT_Graham: @OT_rach Use of Motivational Interviewing techniques supporting the individual to reflect on their behaviour and the impact it is having could be helpful #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @preston_jenny: @OT_rach Overall I think it is a meaningful occupation when it is balanced #OTalk |
| Graham Walker @IAPT_Graham @carrie_sant @OT_rach @AmeliaHandyOT You can checkout https://t.co/GUECJHRWVO for some of the things that devs consider #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ 9pm already! 😮 Thanks @OT_rach for hosting and thanks everyone for taking part! #OTalk |
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| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @colourful_ot @Ruth_Hawley @OT_rach Yes! I may not be able to talk to men and boys about football but gaming can be another way in! They are always surprised to know I can play call of duty (not well mind!) #OTalk |
| Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny Great chat tonight @OT_rach I didn’t think I would have much to contribute but it’s been so interesting, thank you #OTalk |
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| Katie @Katie_Next @OT_rach Interesting one tonight! Thanks! #OTalk |
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