#OTalk Transcript
Healthcare social media transcript of the #OTalk hashtag.
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 | #OTalk @OTalk_ Just a little reminder don't forget to include #OTalk in ALL your tweets or they will not get seen by everyone or be included in the transcripts! https://t.co/gLbORicG37 |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Well it is 8pm 🇬🇧 ... so it must be time for #OTalk @Helen_OTUK on the account this evening.... Please read the house rules below and say hi... even if you plan on lurking give us a 👋🏾 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 https://t.co/JuTAaA8i1V |
 | Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT Hello folks! #otalk |
 | Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant Hello everyone! My name is Carrie and I will be hosting tonight's #otalk with @Helen_OTUK |
 | Lynne Merrett @ot_lynne #OTalk hi all, interested in all your experiences. Looking forward to the chat |
 | Khalilah R. Johnson, PhD, OTR/L @OccScienceBae Advocate for the value of OT! #OTalk #OT365 #OccupationalTherapy https://t.co/v98CPvGJum |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT https://t.co/QrFZCNujDd And speaking of assistive technology, I am sure some of you have watched this @TEDTalks already. If not, you should watch it, especially since it is by a qualified OT. #otalk |
 | David Marson @DavidCMars Hi #OTalk. Really interested to hear from others. |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Save it for after #OTalk... don;t miss the chat! https://t.co/TBOxrU4V73 |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant Q1 – What do you consider to be included in the term ‘assistive technology’? #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Q1 #OTalk https://t.co/4TrffXwjqE |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @carrie_sant Anything that increase enablement of patients performing values occupations. Can be high or low tech. #otalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @B1rger What sort of #assistivetech do you teach? #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @B1rger: |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @BillWongOT What would you consider to be high tech and low tech @BillWongOT ? #OTalk |
 | Nix 🤓 @thisisnix @OTalk_ @Helen_OTUK Haven’t been able to lurk on #OTalk in a while, feels good to snoop and be back again. Hello @OTalk_ team. |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @carrie_sant @B1rger If it is my setting- generally is something like sock aid, dressing stick, and reacher. #otalk |
 | Aideen O'Brien @AideenOBrienOT @OTalk_ Any type of tech that helps service users engage in occupations and ADLs #OTalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @sueWheatleyOT @B1rger WOW! #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @carrie_sant What I just mentioned earlier are generally low tech. High tech can be something like a speech to text app. #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @nicola_stirling: |
 | Dee Garrett @GedgraveGirls @OTalk_ Adaptive techinological device 's or gadgets and digital tech that is used to assist & support peoples occupational engagement in their daily lives #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @ACHEESEOT: |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @Helen_OTUK: |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @sueWheatleyOT @B1rger And a fairly impressive end product too! #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT Here is @AOTAInc fact sheet on assistive technology. https://t.co/4SjlSrVLgf #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @kerri_schOT: |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @GedgraveGirls: @OTalk_ Adaptive techinological device 's or gadgets and digital tech that is used to assist & support peoples occupational engagement in their daily lives #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @sueWheatleyOT: |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @SarahSharland19: |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @AideenOBrienOT: @OTalk_ Any type of tech that helps service users engage in occupations and ADLs #OTalk |
 | Nicky McFarland @nixmcfarland Hi. My first time on OT talk! Any piece of equipment, adaptation or tech that compensates for injury or illness.#otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @sueWheatleyOT: |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @nixmcfarland: Hi. My first time on OT talk! Any piece of equipment, adaptation or tech that compensates for injury or illness.#otalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @Helen_OTUK Nice definition! Thanks @Helen_OTUK #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @nicola_stirling @TashaLaming In Aota conference, we now have a particular portion of the event where students and practitioners can learn about the latest high tech assistive devices and apps. #otalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @nicola_stirling @TashaLaming Yes I think there is one coming up in February :) #OTalk |
| Lynne Merrett @ot_lynne @BillWongOT @AOTAInc #OTalk Helpful, thanks |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @HG1OT I talk about Alexa and other voice contol devices a lot with my service users. For people with a visual impairment they are a fantastic tool (once set up!) #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @LeoKellerOT: |
| Nix 🤓 @thisisnix @OTalk_ #OTalk Q1. I think that Telecare is an amazing modern world achievement in utilising #AssistiveTech devices to help ppl with memory impairment 💚 |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant Q2 – In what ways do you use assistive technology within your role to enable the independence or occupational engagement of your clients? #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @TashaLaming @nicola_stirling Yes- that can serve as a portion of our CPD. So definitely is a nice incentive. #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @sueWheatleyOT @nicola_stirling @TashaLaming I think you guys have something called @TheOTShow. #otalk |
| Dee Garrett @GedgraveGirls RT @LeoKellerOT: |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @TashaLaming Environmental control can make a huge difference to someone with mobility issues or other physical health needs #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ #OTalk Q2.....👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 https://t.co/TE5zT6l04q |
| David Marson @DavidCMars @carrie_sant @OTalk For children with neurological conditions/limited movement to make choices and communicate #otalk |
| Lynne Merrett @ot_lynne @carrie_sant Mostly use of smartphone alerts and apps to assist memory or planning and organising. Some telecare services too #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @cathymc9781 @TEDTalks Talking to her at an AOTA conference will be one item on my professional bucket list. #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @B1rger: |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @ot_lynne: @carrie_sant Mostly use of smartphone alerts and apps to assist memory or planning and organising. Some telecare services too #OTalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @RebeccaCrouch @TashaLaming I have come across another team specialising in assistive tech & environmental control but I think it can be tricky to implement within the NHS as a lot of the extra equipment required are mainstream devices and the tech changes all the time #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @DavidCMars: @carrie_sant @OTalk For children with neurological conditions/limited movement to make choices and communicate #otalk |
 | Nicola Bradley @nikkibradley88 @carrie_sant I love the idea of assistive technology but it seems so expensive and little training has been offered to what's available. Working in the Acute setting , we can only refer to telecare. #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @carrie_sant I think it will be important to find out through doing the patient’s occupational profile... and then through building strong rapport with them in subsequent treatments. #otalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @nikkibradley88 Sometimes it can be very expensive, especially specialist equipment but often I find there is a mainstream device which can be adapted to the purpose and is much more affordable #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @Helen_OTUK: |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @kerri_schOT: |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @ot_lynne What apps do you use? #OTalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @kerri_schOT Is that funded by your service or the patient and their family? #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @kerri_schOT @carrie_sant In a few nursing homes I work with, patients with dementia will wear a special tracking device on their ankles... where the alarm will turn on when they are close to the facility’s exits. #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @shirleypearceot: |
| David Marson @DavidCMars Yes @BillWongOT so as not to get more focused on the technology instead of the person and their need/goals #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @carrie_sant: @nikkibradley88 Sometimes it can be very expensive, especially specialist equipment but often I find there is a mainstream device which can be adapted to the purpose and is much more affordable #OTalk |
 | Orla @orlatheot @carrie_sant I've recently bought a Fitbit. Have OTs used similar tech to help client set goals and track their progress together? #otalk |
| Aideen O'Brien @AideenOBrienOT @OTalk_ Using reminders on smartphones with mental health patients in the community to remind them about medication. Mindfulness apps also hellp patients address anxiety independently I’ve also used the @KawaModel app with service users as an empowering exercise #OTalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @Dai2584 Do you ever use apps such as mindfulness apps as part of the intervention/treatment process? #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @kerri_schOT: |
| Nicola Bradley @nikkibradley88 RT @ot_lynne: @carrie_sant Mostly use of smartphone alerts and apps to assist memory or planning and organising. Some telecare services too #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @AideenOBrienOT: @OTalk_ Using reminders on smartphones with mental health patients in the community to remind them about medication. Mindfulness apps also hellp patients address anxiety independently I’ve also used the @KawaModel app with service users as an empowering exercise #OTalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @TashaLaming I always get asked about that one! #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @AideenOBrienOT @OTalk_ @KawaModel I personally use notes on my phone to help me remember important passwords! #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @SarahSharland19: |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ #OTalk https://t.co/NRpioKmGeE |
| Aideen O'Brien @AideenOBrienOT @orlatheot @carrie_sant I used a pedometer with a service user so they could have a visual representation of the excercise they’ve been doing. They found it really good and motivating #OTalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @B1rger @HG1OT I have done a lot of research into the features of the different devices but also rely a lot on the experiences of the people I work with to inform me as to which devices are more appropriate for different people #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @SarahSharland19 @carrie_sant And I definitely use them to remind myself about parking at certain places I work! Don’t want to get stupid parking tickets... lol! #otalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @B1rger @HG1OT There are no journal articles on this yet!! #OTalk |
| Lynne Merrett @ot_lynne @carrie_sant There are a number of "brain training" type apps available, it depends on the needs of my clients also have used relaxation and mindfulness apps #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @ot_lynne: @carrie_sant There are a number of "brain training" type apps available, it depends on the needs of my clients also have used relaxation and mindfulness apps #OTalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant RT @thisisnix: @OTalk_ #OTalk Q1. I think that Telecare is an amazing modern world achievement in utilising #AssistiveTech devices to help ppl with memory impairment 💚 |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant It can be very hard to keep up to date with everything when it all changes so fast! #OTalk https://t.co/6KSCGcW7Rb |
 | IamAnOT @IamAnOT_COVID19 I’m taking part in tonight’s #otalk all about assistive technology.. use the hashtag #otalk to join in! 💚 https://t.co/521e3s1U0c |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @ot_lynne @carrie_sant I use peak and crossfingers. Peak is mainly for myself. Crossfingers I do use it with patients. Nice thing about that app is that it also tests their problem solving, sequencing, attention to task, and visual perceptual skills. #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @B1rger: |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @carrie_sant: It can be very hard to keep up to date with everything when it all changes so fast! #OTalk https://t.co/6KSCGcW7Rb |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @SarahSharland19: |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant RT @rosehuxOT: |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @BethjmOT: |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant RT @ACHEESEOT: |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @nicola_stirling: |
| Aideen O'Brien @AideenOBrienOT @BillWongOT @OTalk_ @KawaModel As do I! Nearly everyone has a smartphone now, good to use what’s in front of us with service users when other options can be too expensive or unavailable 👍🏻 #OTalk |
| Orla @orlatheot @RebeccaCrouch @carrie_sant Yeah, there are lots of alternatives these days #otalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant Q3 – Do you think there are any ways that assistive technology could be further incorporated into your practice to improve outcomes for clients? #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT https://t.co/ynd7admv5b Here is @AOTAInc app list for our practice. #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @AideenOBrienOT: @BillWongOT @OTalk_ @KawaModel As do I! Nearly everyone has a smartphone now, good to use what’s in front of us with service users when other options can be too expensive or unavailable 👍🏻 #OTalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @SarahSharland19 @BillWongOT I have an alarm set for everything too! #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ #OTalk Q3.... 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 https://t.co/mq7BwYzxke |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @kerri_schOT @SarahSharland19 @carrie_sant I just have a good fashioned mental clock... 😂 I can’t set an automatic one since there are times where it won’t be exact time. #otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ #OTalk https://t.co/FEbm2eBJsk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @carrie_sant @SarahSharland19 Now some of us are either using alarms or have Siri reminding us for punch in/out for our lunch breaks. #otalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @shirleypearceot Two very different roles! Is there space for tech in your other role do you think? #OTalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @BethjmOT I focused my final year research proposal on barriers to equipment use for children with disabilities. Really enjoyed researching and writing it! #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @ACHEESEOT @ot_lynne @carrie_sant Cross Fingers by Mobigamehttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cross-fingers/id337490369?mt=8 #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @carrie_sant: @BethjmOT I focused my final year research proposal on barriers to equipment use for children with disabilities. Really enjoyed researching and writing it! #OTalk |
| Aideen O'Brien @AideenOBrienOT RT @ACHEESEOT: |
| David Marson @DavidCMars @carrie_sant @BethjmOT I would be interested to know more - what barriers and how could they be overcome? #otalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @shirleypearceot @rosehuxOT Yes definitely! I am very lucky in that I can complete detailed holistic assessments and whilst I have a range of 'kit' I carry round and talk about, I can also talk about any other products I know of and signpost people where needed #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @carrie_sant If I do home health, I would have a readily available answer. But in my setting, it’s hard to know until you get to know the patient and certain rapport is already built. #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @carrie_sant: @shirleypearceot @rosehuxOT Yes definitely! I am very lucky in that I can complete detailed holistic assessments and whilst I have a range of 'kit' I carry round and talk about, I can also talk about any other products I know of and signpost people where needed #OTalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @B1rger I have a database started but it's specific to sight loss unfortunately #OTalk |
| Lynne Merrett @ot_lynne @ACHEESEOT @BillWongOT @carrie_sant It's a tangram puzzle for improving cognitive function #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ @DavidCMars @carrie_sant @BethjmOT That is one of the questions coming up! #OTalk https://t.co/2XFExzUx5k |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @DavidCMars @carrie_sant @BethjmOT Sometimes that can be cost. When I did a workshop in Croatia about apps, I try to find apps within 15 USD. #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @ot_lynne @ACHEESEOT @carrie_sant Except you can’t rotate your pieces like tangram. Plus, you also sometimes have to use fine motor skills for both hands to complete puzzles. #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @B1rger: |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @sueWheatleyOT: |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @sueWheatleyOT @TashaLaming @celiabentleyOT Yes- like my parents for example... I won’t give them the most fancy of gadgets. They need simple ones that are failure proof! #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @shirleypearceot: |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @ACHEESEOT: |
| David Marson @DavidCMars @BillWongOT @ot_lynne @ACHEESEOT @carrie_sant Have you seen these apps make a difference re: cognitive function in daily life? #otalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant Q4 – Are there clients for whom assistive technology is more or less appropriate or beneficial? How do we assess this? #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @shirleypearceot @carrie_sant Yes- heard a lot about patients ended up abandoning these apps after they are trained at rehab facilities after discharge. #otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ #OTalk Q4.... 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 https://t.co/SM7LzHuDTL |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @DavidCMars @ot_lynne @ACHEESEOT @carrie_sant Hard to provide a conclusion because I bounce around between workplaces a lot. But theoretically some of them should. #otalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @BillWongOT @shirleypearceot We have follow up calls to identify people who are maybe struggling to continue using their device after training has completed so that we can offer follow up support. We also have peer support based groups they can attend for continued learning #OTalk |
| Nix 🤓 @thisisnix @TashaLaming @ACHEESEOT @carrie_sant @Dai2584 #OTalk I can recommend a similar app called @ThinkPacifica, it’s also fantastic for #mentalhealth #anxiety #depression management. I actually prefer it to headspace ...great design, and as #OTs we do love goal-setting opportunities! 🤓💚👍 |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @celiabentleyOT: |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @RebeccaCrouch 100% agree. A smartphone is an amazing resource if you know how to use it #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @carrie_sant @shirleypearceot In my setting, that would be out of my purview. I would never find out until the patient comes back to visit facility, which would be extremely rare! #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @B1rger: |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @celiabentleyOT @B1rger We have monthly groups based around the idea of service users being the experts and giving them the opportunity to share their knowledge with others #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @B1rger @carrie_sant Learned from my parents. Sometimes complex but more functions is not the answer. Sometimes simple but does a serviceable job is. #otalk |
| David Marson @DavidCMars @carrie_sant Q4: Recently - low tech use of picture communication book worked better than eye gaze or another 'high tech' option #otalk |
| Lynne Merrett @ot_lynne @DavidCMars @BillWongOT @ACHEESEOT @carrie_sant #OTalk more measurable progress with self esteem and motor control and improvement in the specific game than a generalised improvement in cognition |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @ot_lynne: @DavidCMars @BillWongOT @ACHEESEOT @carrie_sant #OTalk more measurable progress with self esteem and motor control and improvement in the specific game than a generalised improvement in cognition |
| Dee Garrett @GedgraveGirls @B1rger @carrie_sant Yes please surely there is a OT gadget or AppList database that we can evidence base Succintly and Almalgamate all Apps & tech used for OT AT? We can learn and teach each other to create one #OTalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @DavidCMars Sometime the low tech solution just works! #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @carrie_sant Moderate to severe dementia with few or no caregiver visits in my setting would be a no. #otalk |
| David Marson @DavidCMars @ot_lynne @BillWongOT @ACHEESEOT @carrie_sant Yes, that is my impression too - not so much evidence for generalising to other tasks #otalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @ljx_01 Yes I often find people can do certain tasks with me but as soon as they go home they lack the confidence even if they have the skills #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @carrie_sant Sometimes some apps might not be friendly for individuals with low vision and/or are colorblind. #otalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @BillWongOT I often struggle when i have service user with dementia as it can be very difficult to identify appropriate tech and how long that tech will be appropriate for! #OTalk |
| David Marson @DavidCMars @carrie_sant @celiabentleyOT @B1rger Great idea! #otalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant Last Question! Q5 – What do you consider to be the barriers to the use of assistive technology as part of your practice? #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @carrie_sant Language barrier can sometimes be a barrier- no matter of patient function. It’s hard to give instructions or verbal cues if nobody on staff speaks the patient’s language. #otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ #OTalk Q5.... 👇🏿👇🏿👇🏿👇🏿 https://t.co/QC7L9Qc8jE |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @BethjmOT: |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @ljx_01: |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @carrie_sant: @BillWongOT I often struggle when i have service user with dementia as it can be very difficult to identify appropriate tech and how long that tech will be appropriate for! #OTalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @jessica_wOT Totally agree! Sometimes older adults can be more reluctant to learn new tech, especially if they are not generally familiar with technology. Mostly we get there in the end. Sometimes it just isn't the right thing for them. #OTalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @ACHEESEOT I often try and find out if they have children or granddchildren who will be familiar in the device and able to support them to learn to use it #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @ACHEESEOT: |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @ACHEESEOT @carrie_sant I would not recommend OT’s in 3rd world countries buy an app that is 100+ USD! #otalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @kerri_schOT Do you have scope within your role to offer support in learning how to use a new piece of assistive tech? #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @carrie_sant: @jessica_wOT Totally agree! Sometimes older adults can be more reluctant to learn new tech, especially if they are not generally familiar with technology. Mostly we get there in the end. Sometimes it just isn't the right thing for them. #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @ACHEESEOT: |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @B1rger We have a whole 'life hacks' section on our website which is very OT! #OTalk https://t.co/e3LsRN9PSx |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @ACHEESEOT @carrie_sant I think sometimes clinical observation helps. Even elderly are not one size fit all with tech skills! #otalk |
 | MentalHealth Guy @mymntlhealth RT @thisisnix: @TashaLaming @ACHEESEOT @carrie_sant @Dai2584 #OTalk I can recommend a similar app called @ThinkPacifica, it’s also fantastic for #mentalhealth #anxiety #depression management. I actually prefer it to headspace ...great design, and as #OTs we do love goal-setting opportunities! 🤓💚👍 |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @TashaLaming: |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @RebeccaCrouch @B1rger @mytherappy I have tried these services but I find they are often focused on certain disabilities or health needs e.g. diabetes and stroke. Very few (if any) for people with sight loss! #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @carrie_sant: @B1rger We have a whole 'life hacks' section on our website which is very OT! #OTalk https://t.co/e3LsRN9PSx |
| David Marson @DavidCMars @carrie_sant Q5: Sometimes a barrier/challenge is just keeping up to date/ being trained in new technologies #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @B1rger: |
| Aideen O'Brien @AideenOBrienOT @carrie_sant Age can sometimes be a barrier. Older service users are apprehensive about using new technology, fear of the unknown/failure. Effective education and demonstration of the tech is one way of combatting this.#OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @B1rger @GedgraveGirls @carrie_sant See what @AOTAInc already has and build on it. We don’t need to reinvent wheel! #otalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @B1rger @GedgraveGirls I saw a company trying to do something similar to this at the RCOT conference last year but havent seen anything since. Maybe it wasn't feasible? #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ ***5 Minutes until the end of the chat*** Time flies when you are having fun... What are your final thoughts or take away messages from this evenings #OTalk https://t.co/TagPSwJ43Y |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @ACHEESEOT @carrie_sant And one time a few years ago... I read about a blogger who is in his/her 90’s! #otalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @DavidCMars #dailychallenge I have a whole day for R&D each month and I still cant keep up! #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @carrie_sant: @B1rger @GedgraveGirls I saw a company trying to do something similar to this at the RCOT conference last year but havent seen anything since. Maybe it wasn't feasible? #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @AideenOBrienOT: @carrie_sant Age can sometimes be a barrier. Older service users are apprehensive about using new technology, fear of the unknown/failure. Effective education and demonstration of the tech is one way of combatting this.#OTalk |
| Dee Garrett @GedgraveGirls @carrie_sant Understanding, knowledge of and Efficient User's Friendly Easy Read Manuals for knowing how to fix them, when they go wrong or the tech does not function because it is a not gadget user friendly for all ranges and competencies of us humans. IT can be very like this #OTalk |
| David Marson @DavidCMars @carrie_sant @RebeccaCrouch @B1rger @mytherappy We could do with a children's version of @mytherappy for paediatric services! #otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ #OTalk https://t.co/gorAUSs2jB |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @BillWongOT @ACHEESEOT I have trained people in their 100's on smart devices. Age itself isn't the barrier, often I think it can be people's preconceptions of either technology or their own skills that are the biggest challenge #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT #otalk https://t.co/NyXVxPWo4q |
 | Dr. Shawn Phipps @ShawnPhippsPhD RT @IamAnOT17: I’m taking part in tonight’s #otalk all about assistive technology.. use the hashtag #otalk to join in! 💚 https://t.co/521e3s1U0c |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @carrie_sant: @BillWongOT @ACHEESEOT I have trained people in their 100's on smart devices. Age itself isn't the barrier, often I think it can be people's preconceptions of either technology or their own skills that are the biggest challenge #OTalk |
 | Sophie Maynard @SophieMaynard8 @carrie_sant A1- I consider it to be any sort of programmed or electrical/powered device that can be used to enable or improve participation in occupations #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @carrie_sant @ACHEESEOT And with my parents- they hate failures of any kind! #otalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @DavidCMars @RebeccaCrouch @B1rger @mytherappy You will have to start one ; ) I have a list of apps for children with a VI to get you started #OTalk |
| Sophie Maynard @SophieMaynard8 @carrie_sant A2- as a student I’ve seen increased use of tablets/phones/apps as they are more widely accessible now, and can be used by clients to engage in rehab for longer at home #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @ACHEESEOT @colourful_ot @carrie_sant That is why I don’t teach my parents Facebook or Twitter so much. It was one of my cousins who told them about my social media prowess... lol! #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT #otalk https://t.co/oCokJ8RJHU |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @LeoKellerOT We have partnerships with manufacturers so that we can have demonstration kit to show people and do initial basic training #OTalk |
| Sophie Maynard @SophieMaynard8 @carrie_sant A3- interactive use of tablets to demonstrate different area of OT to client for greater understanding. Also being able to monitor progress e.g word finding apps #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Well that is it... 9pm which means the 'official' hour is up, thank you to @carrie_sant for hosting this evenings chat. Also a BIG thank you to everyone who joined us this evening for sharing your thoughts. #OTalk https://t.co/XCVXK2tLw0 |
| Dee Garrett @GedgraveGirls RT @carrie_sant: @BillWongOT @ACHEESEOT I have trained people in their 100's on smart devices. Age itself isn't the barrier, often I think it can be people's preconceptions of either technology or their own skills that are the biggest challenge #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @SophieMaynard8: @carrie_sant A3- interactive use of tablets to demonstrate different area of OT to client for greater understanding. Also being able to monitor progress e.g word finding apps #OTalk |
| Sophie Maynard @SophieMaynard8 @carrie_sant A4- it’s about talking to the individual, we shouldn’t make assumptions on the appropriateness of technology based on attributes such as age #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @carrie_sant: @LeoKellerOT We have partnerships with manufacturers so that we can have demonstration kit to show people and do initial basic training #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @TashaLaming: |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @TashaLaming Good one! I second this! #otalk |
| Sophie Maynard @SophieMaynard8 @carrie_sant A5- Awareness if uses and training amongst practitioners, money and safety precautions/professional boundaries. E.g tracking progress needs informed consent #OTalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @ljx_01 @ACHEESEOT Great idea :) Peer learning can be a good way to do things where possible #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT And assistive technology is not a one size fit all hat. We must know a variety of them that addresses similar things to fit our clients’ strengths and weaknesses. #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @carrie_sant: @ljx_01 @ACHEESEOT Great idea :) Peer learning can be a good way to do things where possible #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @SophieMaynard8: @carrie_sant A5- Awareness if uses and training amongst practitioners, money and safety precautions/professional boundaries. E.g tracking progress needs informed consent #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @SophieMaynard8: @carrie_sant A4- it’s about talking to the individual, we shouldn’t make assumptions on the appropriateness of technology based on attributes such as age #OTalk |
| David Marson @DavidCMars Final thoughts: know the person first, match the technology to the need/goal. OT's sharing ideas/knowledge helps #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @ljx_01: |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @SophieMaynard8: @carrie_sant A2- as a student I’ve seen increased use of tablets/phones/apps as they are more widely accessible now, and can be used by clients to engage in rehab for longer at home #OTalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @BethjmOT Definitely! I don't like talking about assistive tech I am not confident with myself #OTalk |
 | Thérèse Lebedis OBE @therese_jackson @OTalk_ @carrie_sant Thank you - great observing the chat @carrie_sant #OTalk See you next week |
| Lynne Merrett @ot_lynne Thanks for another good CPD opportunity, great ideas everyone #OTalk |
| Sophie Maynard @SophieMaynard8 Unfortunately missed #OTalk but already had my answers prepared! Reading through conversations tomorrow will make my bus journey better #OTstudent #reallife |
| Dee Garrett @GedgraveGirls RT @DavidCMars: Final thoughts: Final thoughts: know the person first, match the technology to the need/goal. OT's sharing ideas/knowledge helps #otalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @GedgraveGirls @B1rger @Pocket Theres loads more resources on there and it's all free! If you subscribe you'll get a monthly email with new content, great CPD! #OTalk |
| Dee Garrett @GedgraveGirls RT @BillWongOT: And assistive technology is not a one size fit all hat. We must know a variety of them that addresses similar things to fit our clients’ strengths and weaknesses. #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @ACHEESEOT: |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @BethjmOT: |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @carrie_sant: @GedgraveGirls @B1rger @Pocket Theres loads more resources on there and it's all free! If you subscribe you'll get a monthly email with new content, great CPD! #OTalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant Thank you so much to everyone who has participated in tonights #OTalk! I haven't even been able to keep up with all the activity so I will be going back to re -read everyone's comments. So many interesting contributions! |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @ljx_01: |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @ot_lynne: Thanks for another good CPD opportunity, great ideas everyone #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @therese_jackson: @OTalk_ @carrie_sant Thank you - great observing the chat @carrie_sant #OTalk See you next week |
| David Marson @DavidCMars @carrie_sant @RebeccaCrouch @B1rger @mytherappy Yes please. If you could send this through to me that would be great. I'll DM. #otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Although the 'official' hour is up, do carry on chatting we do not add the transcript to the blog for a minimum of 24 hours! #OTalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @colourful_ot Yes I talk about it to service users all the time. Another useful one is be specular. I am a volunteer for both! #OTalk |
| Dee Garrett @GedgraveGirls RT @BethjmOT: |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant RT @BethjmOT: |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ #OTalk don't forget to grab a reflective log and make your time chatting count for your CPD! https://t.co/lmjmo2pUkw |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant @LeoKellerOT We had to purchase our own apple devices but a lot of our specialist kit is on loan. It benefits the manufacturers/suppliers as we are demonstrating and recommending their kit and means we have really good working relationships #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT #otalk https://t.co/lWsHjkbwzH |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Next weeks #OTalk Host: RCOT SSNP Stroke Forum @OTstrokeSSNP Topic: Knowledge, assessment and treatment of Apraxia Blog post to follow! |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Great chat all. @Helen_OTUK signing off the account now.... any questions get me on my own account from now! #OTalk |
| Carrie Sant OT @carrie_sant In case anyone has missed the tweets. @Henshaws have an online knowledge village...a free information resource for people with sight loss, their friend & family and the professionals working with them #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @carrie_sant: In case anyone has missed the tweets. @Henshaws have an online knowledge village...a free information resource for people with sight loss, their friend & family and the professionals working with them #OTalk |
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