#OTalk Transcript
Healthcare social media transcript of the #OTalk hashtag.
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 | #OTalk @OTalk_ Good evening #OTalk this evening will be hosted by @OT_south. @Helen_OTUK here on the account if ou need any help give me a tweet! Intro blog can be found here: https://t.co/iRTdEZGoH3 https://t.co/vLML4kVTM0 |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ #OTalk welcomes seasoned tweet chatters and lurkers always welcome... do say hi. Don't forget the house rules... but do enjoy the chat. https://t.co/MH8lZxAutn |
 | Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT Hello folks! #otalk |
 | OfficialCAHPR @OfficialCAHPR And here's the other one... #OTalk |
 | will wade @willwade @OTalk_ #otalk - Hello all! 👋 |
 | Lorna Wales @WalesLorna @OTalk_ @OT_south @Helen_OTUK Hi #OTalk @OT_south Look forward to an interesting evening |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Hello Amy, thank you for hosting this weeks chat! Great topic... I will let you get on with your questions... Have fun all enjoy the chat #OTalk |
 | Emma Taylor @effnol Hi all. Keen to chat as I work as an additive technologist in the private sector #OTalk |
| Emma Taylor @effnol Or even an assistive technologist! |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ @SWisemanAssocs welcome to #OTalk great to have you join us this evening |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ #OTalk Question 1.... |
| Emma Taylor @effnol I find it depends on if a clinician has an awareness of tech #otalk |
| will wade @willwade @OT_south #OTalk q1. “Local” services (Community OT, SLT, Physio, Schools, Charities) *may* identify individuals who need some kind of eAT - but not always. Problem is awareness of both whats possible - and their role (e.g. SLT/OTs being aware). The next prob is where they turn to |
| will wade @willwade @sherlynmelody @OT_south #OTalk - is that part of a wider research program? For a particular client Group? Sounds interesting |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @OT_south A1. Me will be geriatrics. I have occasionally seen people with such AT's in nursing home settings, but not too common. #otalk |
 | Jen scott @Jen0Scott @OTalk_ There's a definite lack of awareness of what is possible and what equipment is out there, so I agree I don't think it always does get identified #otalk |
| will wade @willwade @MelanieBurrough @OT_south Nice. “What” someone “wants” to do is the essence - often amazingly overlooked - in place of what is assumed they want to do #OTalk |
| Lorna Wales @WalesLorna @OTalk_ Is it always a professional who spots the need or is it sometimes families who comes and asks? #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @sherlynmelody: |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ #OTalk Don't forget to include #OTalk folks... |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @sherlynmelody @OT_south I am actually keeping an eye on the latest AT, as my parents are aging. I know they don't need them yet, but they might in the future. #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @sharontuppenyot: |
| will wade @willwade @WalesLorna @OTalk_ Great point. Probably more often than is admitted - the family and environment supporting the individual identifying the needs. But maybe not such a bad thing - how we identify motivation is about a team effort. Partic with this client group #OTalk A1. |
| will wade @willwade @sherlynmelody @sharontuppenyot @Childrens_Trust Yes! #OTalk :) |
 | JasminOT ⓥ @JasminLaffy @OTalk_ Hello all! I'm a little late today. #OTalk |
| Jen scott @Jen0Scott @Lois_Cameron @willwade @OT_south @Comm_Matters Definitely something that needs to be included more in the undergraduate OT curriculum #otalk |
| Emma Taylor @effnol #otalk yes important to take an holistic approach |
| will wade @willwade @OT_south #OTalk - we at @AceCentre are heavier on a CMOP and sometimes MOHO.. Have dabbled with the river.. It kind of works but not personally a fan ;) |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @jsco100 @Lois_Cameron @willwade @OT_south @Comm_Matters or masters if you are talking about US occupational therapists' curriculum. #otalk |
| Emma Taylor @effnol Absolutely agree! What are the client goals and if appropriate tech can be a solution #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @jsco100 @Lois_Cameron @willwade @OT_south @Comm_Matters and I also think more OT's should know Facebook groups such as Tech4OT or AT4OT. #otalk |
| will wade @willwade @sharontuppenyot Totally Sharon. I spend probably 20% of my time ditching the fancy stuff and going through Low-tech/Light-tech solutions - I think the same goes for my colleagues if not greater at @acecentre #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @ZoeHaddock: |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ #OTalk Don't forget to include the #OTalk or people will miss your tweet and it will not get included in the transcript... Thanks https://t.co/7zVqRRhdZ6 |
| Jen scott @Jen0Scott @Lois_Cameron @willwade @OT_south @Comm_Matters Very little I think. I've offered to go out and talk at several of our local universities, but have had little interest? Maybe they're just sticking to what they know? #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @willwade @Lois_Cameron @OT_south @Comm_Matters @theRCOT haha... and I will expand that to @AOTAInc, @otaust, @thewfot, @CAOT_ACE, etc. #otalk |
| Emma Taylor @effnol I focus on PEO as already mentioned. Intervention is graded according to client. I am very lucky in private sector to be able to have time to do this. #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @effnol: I focus on PEO as already mentioned. Intervention is graded according to client. I am very lucky in private sector to be able to have time to do this. #otalk |
| @GemEKelly @OT_south hosting a fab #OTtalk- if you are interested in assistive technology get involved! | |
| Jen scott @Jen0Scott @ZoeHaddock @OT_south @MelanieBurrough Agree. Think there's lots of knowledge within special schools on this, but little in the OT community in general #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @effnol absolutely. What's the point of suggesting an expensive piece of AT for a family who barely is able to make end's meet? #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @sharontuppenyot @RCOT_CYPF they are part of the 60+ 4OT groups that exist on Facebook. #otalk |
| will wade @willwade @BillWongOT @Lois_Cameron @OT_south @Comm_Matters @theRCOT @AOTAInc @otaust @thewfot @CAOT_ACE Aye to all of those #OTalk @atiaorlando |
| will wade @willwade @Lois_Cameron @OT_south @Comm_Matters @theRCOT @BillWongOT @RCSLT I really do think its needed - A Joint @RCSLT and @theRCOT white paper or something is needed #OTalk |
| Lorna Wales @WalesLorna @OT_south Is there a common agreement of pathways and assessments in the UK #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @OT_south @jsco100 @Lois_Cameron @willwade @Comm_Matters I think we need to make bigger presence in events such as @AbilitiesExpo or equivalent events across the globe. #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT FYI- This is @AOTAInc fact sheet on AT. https://t.co/mtXY0nWRQY #otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ #OTalk Q2. |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @MelanieBurrough: |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT And this is AOTA's position paper on AT. https://t.co/arL7onf33j #otalk |
| will wade @willwade @BillWongOT @effnol This. #OTalk - This is the key - to @OT_south question about how we do the assessment - its about what people can support - and need. Not just the latest fancy thing |
| will wade @willwade @WalesLorna @OT_south Nope. Well, if there is, I’ve missed it #OTalk |
 | Dr. Naser Mohammed Alotaibi, @facultymemberKU RT @effnol: I focus on PEO as already mentioned. Intervention is graded according to client. I am very lucky in private sector to be able to have time to do this. #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @willwade @effnol @OT_south I learned about this when I was speaking to Croatian OT's 5 years ago. :) #otalk |
| will wade @willwade @ZoeHaddock @MelanieBurrough @OT_south @Childrens_Trust You should see the Outputs of https://t.co/USRgRZIpJ0 @AT_APPG :) #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @ZoeHaddock @MelanieBurrough @OT_south @Childrens_Trust Perhaps it can be pitched as an attractive optional module (aka electives in the USA) for OT programs in the UK? #otalk |
| Lorna Wales @WalesLorna Always a favourite #OTalk . Essential to think broadly in this area |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT And I found CAOT's position statement on assistive technology too. https://t.co/b9xrlRP2Qu #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @OT_south: |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @OT_south and sometimes we need to include families too... since they ultimately will be ones deciding on which they can afford. #otalk |
| will wade @willwade @OT_south Yes - we use it extensively on our Undergrad and Postgrad Programmes for Assistive Technology - Our students love a HAAT Model https://t.co/La1o9gV9J1 #OTalk |
| Jen scott @Jen0Scott @OT_south In a way, but it doesn't differ much from some of the OT models such as PEO. Just aimed more specifically at AT I think. #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @sharontuppenyot @OT_south In California in USA, actually a prime spot for this in pediatrics will be in the Los Angeles Unified School District. Otherwise, a place like Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation Center is not a bad idea either. #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @sharontuppenyot @RCOT_CYPF I think that statement is due for update, since that is already 7-8 years old! #otalk |
| will wade @willwade @jsco100 @OT_south Its true - but it goes into more detail abut the AT - and its hierarchy is a little diff. If you read all the chapters of Cook & Polgar they admit its heavily based on CMOPe/PEO #OTalk - and remember AT isn’t just an OT thing |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ #OTalk Q3. |
| Lorna Wales @WalesLorna @OT_south Can you share the reference for these standards @sce2hcg ? @OT_south #OTalk |
| Emma Taylor @effnol In my work I find it is lack of commitment from others eg family, teachers, support workers #talk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @OT_south A3. Affordability will be a crucial one. I remembered when I did a presentation on autism apps in Croatia, they told me I need to search for ones that are under $15 USD! Another one that maybe overlooked- language options. #otalk |
| Emma Taylor @effnol @OT_south In my work I find it is lack of commitment from others eg family, teachers, support workers #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Don't forget folks we don't update the blog with the transcript for 24hrs so you can revisit and add comments... continue the discussion and it will still be included. #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @OT_south I say language because it can come into play in my neck of the woods. Let's say you get an immigrant family where the primary caregivers have little or no understanding of English and their native language is unavailable? How are they going to help w/ their loved ones? #otalk |
| will wade @willwade @OT_south A3. #OTalk Cog disabilities is a really big area needing more research, assessment tools and support. We do use @TalkingMats extensively - particularly with adults - but do lean on a wealth of “research” around best practice |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @OT_south: Potential barriers: |
| will wade @willwade @BillWongOT @OT_south Language - and multiple languages in a family is a problem - (NB: *Slight plug* we have https://t.co/PFLiX8Wv9F - partly dealing with this) #OTalk |
| will wade @willwade @ajciliaOT @OT_south Gary Kielhofner wouldn’t see this as a Model of course.. but lets not go there.. ;) #OTalk |
| will wade @willwade @OT_south A3.. One thing we struggle with - when it comes to skill development of an access is constantly making resources. We use a lot of @InclusiveTechUK products (as well as @TobiiDynavox and @LiberatorLtd solutions) - but making motivating pages/resources takes time.. #OTalk |
| will wade @willwade @OT_south ..For @ThinkSmartbox Grid3 we recently made https://t.co/kMEbDnpIz5 - this which makes custom pages to help people assess and develop early access skills using motivating topics.. maybe of use to others! #OTalk |
| Emma Taylor @effnol @Lois_Cameron Often a combination. As @sharontuppenyot said it takes longer to use EAT as opposed to doing for #otalk Sometimes it’s about them not recognising the person is just that - a person |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ #OTalk Q4. |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ #OTalk *** 5 minute WARNInG *** In the final few minutes of the chat... What are your take away thoughts? Have you got an action list from the chat? What are you CPD goals in relation to EAT? or #OTalk https://t.co/ys2k7jNPtT |
| JasminOT ⓥ @JasminLaffy @OT_south Like so many have said cost is a big factor. Also having the carers on board to allow time for the EAT to be learnt and practiced #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @OT_south first half of the question- we should be on the forefront in designing the apps or assistive technology that can help our patients! We should either be on design teams or be the person in charge of the overall design. second half- we should be better community partners. #otalk |
| Jen scott @Jen0Scott @OT_south One barrier being that many individuals with significant cognitive disabilities don't fall in spec for many EAT services #otalk |
| will wade @willwade @OT_south #Otalk A5. Thats tough. I do think @AT_APPG in the UK is leading to some solutions on this - but it does need more parties getting on board to figure the answer out (hint hint @theRCOT @RCSLT @NHSEngland and others.. ) |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @dyspraxicot @OT_south on mandatory lectures- maybe you should get in the running in determining the curriculum standards at the national level in the UK... ala USA in ACOTE. #otalk |
| Jen scott @Jen0Scott @OT_south Incorporating more EAT awareness raising on all levels: universities, conferences etc. The need is to target those that don't know that they don't know. Not those with an interest in AT already! #otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ #OTalk Well that is the 'official hour' up! Thank you to @OT_south for hosting this evenings chat.... Please feel free to carry on chatting, the transcript will not be collated for at least 24hrs... so please do keep adding thoughts. Great topic and lots to think about. |
| JasminOT ⓥ @JasminLaffy @BillWongOT @OT_south I think this is going to start happening more in the future. I know Microsoft already employs an OT. #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @dyspraxicot @OT_south Maybe you should go to RCOT more often to network with the big wigs so that you know the in's on how to get involved. #otalk |
| Lorna Wales @WalesLorna @OTalk_ @OT_south Thanks @OT_south . Great chat and some good ideas to keep sharing #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ #OTalk 21st Jan 2020 – What is Professional Identity? https://t.co/31UZZ9xtmk |
| will wade @willwade @LucyOTL @dyspraxicot @OT_south This is sparking a lot of thoughts in my head .. I wonder if we (https://t.co/at11vLk4MA) should co-ordinate something with @theRCOT @RCOT_CYPF - for people willing to do this - and do a white paper on the role of eAT in OT.. #OTAlk |
 | Sam Pywell @smileyfacehalo RT @OTalk_: #OTalk 21st Jan 2020 – What is Professional Identity? https://t.co/31UZZ9xtmk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ #OTalk thanks for a great chat folks... It has been a blast as always. @Helen_OTUK signing off the account now and off for a fizzy pop! |
| will wade @willwade @MelanieBurrough @OT_south @AT_APPG @theRCOT @RCSLT @NHSEngland @RCOT_CYPF @ZoeHaddock @PTerrer @e8Muffin One thing that will help this.. Is Anneke’s research paper on the role of OT in AAC - its not all of AT but it will help (Watch this space. Fingers crossed.. ) #OTalk |
| will wade @willwade @sherlynmelody @OT_south Yes. Well done! 👏 now go and have a glass of 🍷or similar @OT_South! #OTalk :) |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Next week Fiona Page @FionaPageOT is hosting #otalk this is what she had to say |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ @FionaPageOT Hi @OT_rach will be on the @OTalk_ account as your support next week and questions get intouch #otalk |
 | RosieOT @RTH00170813 @OT_south Currently involved in a project providing EAT to adults with a learning disability. Some issues i find are initial/ongoing cost; lack of knowledge of OTs/MDT and family members; concerns that the person or family may not have the problem solving skills if the tech fails #OTalk |
| RosieOT @RTH00170813 @OT_south Supports-Family/carers/professionals being on board to help implement the EAT intervention and support the service user to use/engage, so it becomes routine. #OTalk |
| RosieOT @RTH00170813 @sherlynmelody @OT_south Agree with more evidence base. In my search for EBP in relation to EAT with people with LD I found very little which wasn't of the telecare/Tunstall variety. #OTalk |
| JasminOT ⓥ @JasminLaffy @OT_south @BillWongOT I just remember watching an interview on YouTube by @OTunleashed. Perhaps he has a contact? https://t.co/F55HTNnV5S #OTalk |
 | CYPFsbot @CypfSbot RT @MelanieBurrough: |
| CYPFsbot @CypfSbot RT @MelanieBurrough: |
 | rosemary joan gowran💜 @GowranRosie RT @OT_south: Potential barriers: |
 | sian burgess @mrsmcinburtott Please join @FionaPageOT for this twitter chat. @DerbyOT students this is a great one for you even if you just dip in and follow the conversation |
 | Sheherazad @sheherazadfk RT @OTalk_: #OTalk 21st Jan 2020 – What is Professional Identity? https://t.co/31UZZ9xtmk |
 | Pheno Fen @phenofenblog The latest The Pheno Fen Daily! https://t.co/NjkJGbLwSm Thanks to @WaterWired @jackmel @ChannelWatchers #themagicians #otalk |
 | PMLD Link @PMLDlink RT @MelanieBurrough: |
 | HannahMelvilleOT @ot_hannah Online services are disadvantaging older people, blocking access to services! #southwarkcouncil won't collect furniture without online payment #TSB won't authorise the payment as unusual action unless a passcode sent to mobile phone! My pt doesn't have 1 #inclusivesociety #OTalk |
 | #HelloMyNameIs Laura @laurareidOT @OT_south Working outside of the UK (no NHS) our biggest problem is lack of funding to buy and maintain EAT, lack of providers to actually assess with the student, and also lack of commitment from staff #OTalk |
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