#OTalk Transcript
Healthcare social media transcript of the #OTalk hashtag.
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 | Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Hi all looking forward to tonight's chat, here to help me tonight is @KatieCMajor, the questions will come form my account, but look out for her tweets to. say hi if your here. #OTalk |
 | #OTalk @OTalk_ Good evening #OTalk @Helen_OTUK on the account this evening. just shout if you have any questions.... https://t.co/r8CpO1BW5T |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Good evening all, well it is 8pm (UK) so that means time for #OTalk, just a little reminder of the house rules.... but most of all enjoy the chat, engage as much as you feel able and comfortable to... have fun! https://t.co/vxtc7ukieQ |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Welcome all, I hope you enjoy tonights #OTalk - The subject might be a sensitive one for some, so please bare this in mind, and please only disclose what you are comfortable with. |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach House rules! #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach So has anyone read/listen to @MaisieHill_ book Period Power? before we get on tonight questions did you have any thoughts? #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Welcome one and all... who is with us this evening, please say hi even if you intend to lurk... #OTalk https://t.co/2nbPudTd6S |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach RT @OTalk_: Good evening #OTalk @Helen_OTUK on the account this evening. just shout if you have any questions.... https://t.co/r8CpO1BW5T |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach RT @OTalk_: Welcome one and all... who is with us this evening, please say hi even if you intend to lurk... #OTalk https://t.co/2nbPudTd6S |
 | Ellen Chisman @EllenChisman Good evening everyone :-) Been a while since I’ve joined in an OTalk. Think tonight will be an interesting topic and one we should talk about more!! #Otalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Welcome #OTalk |
 | Suzanne K @Suzie_kidsOT I made it, I'm ready with my brew for #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Welcome #OTalk |
 | #HelloMyNameIs Carolyn @CeeCeeOT RT @OTalk_: Good evening all, well it is 8pm (UK) so that means time for #OTalk, just a little reminder of the house rules.... but most of all enjoy the chat, engage as much as you feel able and comfortable to... have fun! https://t.co/vxtc7ukieQ |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Fab welcome #OTalk |
 | Janelle Gullan @GullanJanelle @OTalk_ Janelle from Melbourne Australia joining #OTalk at 5am!! |
 | Teoh Jou Yin @teohjouyin @OTalk_ Hello from Malaysia it's 3am #OTalk |
 | Mary Booth @MaryBoothOT #OTalk I’m ready https://t.co/iztFYc7mZH |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Now that is dedication! #OTalk welcome. |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Great to have you here, Helen is on the @OTalk_ Account tonight so if you get lost or struggle give her a shout and she’ll help you out. #otalk |
| Mary Booth @MaryBoothOT RT @OT_rach: House rules! #OTalk |
 | Rachel OT @_rachelOT @OTalk_ Hello #otalk ☺️ |
 | Joanne Adamson @joannegadamson @OT_rach @MaisieHill_ I hadn't heard of it prior to this evening but it's jumping straight to the top of my 'to read' list! #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Amazing thank you for being here. #OTalk |
 | Katie Nixon @KatieCMajor Hi everyone, looking forward to seeing where the conversation takes us this evening #OTalk |
| Mary Booth @MaryBoothOT RT @OT_rach: So has anyone read/listen to @MaisieHill_ book Period Power? before we get on tonight questions did you have any thoughts? #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Question 1) Do you routinely ask about, assess for or provide interventions relating to your clients menstrual cycle? If so please give examples, if no why not? #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ even more dedication! #OTalk welcome |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach I’m overwhelmed with the amount of people that want to engage in this chat tonight, or this morning depending on where you are in the world. #otalk 🥰 |
| #HelloMyNameIs Carolyn @CeeCeeOT RT @OT_rach: Question 1) Do you routinely ask about, assess for or provide interventions relating to your clients menstrual cycle? If so please give examples, if no why not? #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Thanks mum 🙏🏼 #Otalk |
 | Holly C @ot_hollyc @joannegadamson @OT_rach @MaisieHill_ No it's on my kindle though so I'll be checking it out soon. Have been reading lots recently around cycles & hormones recently though, some podcasts from @EmpoweredbyIron have been helpful. #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ #OTalk Question 1..... |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach @_rachelOT @OTalk_ Welcome #OTalk |
 | Becky Cooper @beckycooper_OT @OTalk_ Hello! Very intrigued by this #OTalk 🤔 looking forward to some interesting conversation! |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach @joannegadamson @MaisieHill_ I loved it, and really made me think about the occupations we are engage in #Otalk |
| Ellen Chisman @EllenChisman Haven’t read it but the intro to tonight’s talk made me smile when I read some of the questions mentioned/answered in it! Seriously though, I did think - oh yeah - why don’t we address this more; definitely impacts on occupation #OTalk |
 | Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @OT_rach No- because that is not the population I work with at work at all. #otalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach RT @KatieCMajor: Hi everyone, looking forward to seeing where the conversation takes us this evening #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach @BillWongOT You don’t work with women bill? #otalk |
| Becky Cooper @beckycooper_OT 👇🏼👇🏼 Happening now! |
| Mary Booth @MaryBoothOT #OTalk remind me how to get only the OTalk stream |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Oh I will definitely check that podcast out! #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach RT @OTalk_: #OTalk Question 1..... |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Welcome #Otalk |
 | Helen OTUK @Helen_OTUK @OT_rach Yes, I do, most often related to personal care and how we manage with our needs to maintain personal care. But this often leads onto related issues... fatigue, pain etc... #OTalk |
| Teoh Jou Yin @teohjouyin @OT_rach Oops I didn't tag #OTalk |
| Ellen Chisman @EllenChisman Honestly, no we don’t, and I haven’t so far in my OT work come across addressing this. Perhaps some services lend themselves more to this than others e.g. age groups, time spent with service users, types of interventions offered and the focus of the service? #otalk |
| #HelloMyNameIs Carolyn @CeeCeeOT Most of my clients are post menopausal so it’s not something I’ve asked about in this role as yet #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach @EllenChisman That was my thoughts all the way through listening to the audiobook version! #OTalk |
| Katie Nixon @KatieCMajor In adult learning disabilities this would maybe be included when exploring independence in toileting, but not sure I would have ever asked the direct question about periods. Does anyone directly as the question? #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach @MaryBoothOT Click on the hashtag then you’ll have to keep on refreshing the screen at the top! #otalk |
| Holly C @ot_hollyc 1) I predominantly see patients 70+ on stroke rehab wards so never asked! Worked with some younger women in acute MH but the rapport wasn't there to ask out right or discuss cycle 😅 #OTalk |
| Suzanne K @Suzie_kidsOT @OTalk_ it is something i considered by chance when discussing a child's behaviours and engagement with intervention, and asked family to keep a diary and it rolled out of my mouth with no thought to consider her cycle, and after thought it is something i really should consider #OTalk |
 | Chloe Kitto @chloe_kitto @OT_rach @MaisieHill_ Not personally, but my OT colleague/good friend is currently reading it with great personal interest! #OTalk |
| Teoh Jou Yin @teohjouyin @OT_rach Malaysia is the fattest country in Asia / Southeast Asia hence the need for #occupationaltherapists to play a role in this area. #Otalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach RT @Helen_OTUK: @OT_rach Yes, I do, most often related to personal care and how we manage with our needs to maintain personal care. But this often leads onto related issues... fatigue, pain etc... #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach @Helen_OTUK How do you address it? #otalk |
| Rachel OT @_rachelOT @OT_rach Yes - depending on how open people are to discussing this I try to raise this where appropriate. I work in mental health and the menstrual cycle (and hormonal contraception) can cause so much disruption to how we are functioning #otalk |
| Becky Cooper @beckycooper_OT @EllenChisman 🙋🏼♀️I second this, has never been a part of our assessment in my current role but maybe due to client group #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach @teohjouyin Don’t forget the # otherwise you end up on Helens naughty step. @OTalk_ #otalk 😳 |
 | Sarah Sharland (OT) @SarahSharland19 @OTalk_ Hi #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Thoughts,? Is this a specialist area or should it be routinely provided through all occupational therapy practice with us who identify as women? #otalk |
| Teoh Jou Yin @teohjouyin @OT_rach From obesity rehab I expanded my practice to workplace health and well-being. So menses talk was necessary too. Health literacy low #OTalk |
| Katie Nixon @KatieCMajor @Suzie_kidsOT @OTalk_ This is very similar in adult learning disabilities and I am now realising it's the same since I started working in paediatrics #otalk |
| Chloe Kitto @chloe_kitto @OT_rach #OTalk Yes, every female patient. I work in chronic/complex pain and when I use the COPM for assessment I ask about “periods, sex and bum wiping” specifically citing that they can be part of the OT plan but rarely do people tend to volunteer this at first assessment. |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Question 2) From your own experiences of having a menstrual cycle or from knowing someone that does, what impact does it have on engagement in occupations that you need to or want to do? #OTalk |
| Janelle Gullan @GullanJanelle @feministOT @OT_rach I am combining my training as an Arvigo practitioner with OT to address menstrual challenges, body connection and activity participation #OTalk |
| Ellen Chisman @EllenChisman Just looking up the audio book version now...I think listening to an audio version discussing menstruation would be even better! #otalk |
| Sarah Sharland (OT) @SarahSharland19 @OTalk_ It’s not actually included in our standard pre-admission assessment. I do ask about it but I can imagine it would get missed by male colleagues #OTalk |
 | Josie @josiejo_OT @OT_rach #OTalk working in learning disabilities, periods definitely come up - particularly when thinking about impacting factors on engagement and also in skills development work |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach @CeeCeeOT How do you know they’re postmenopausal? Do you ask? #otalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach RT @KatieCMajor: In adult learning disabilities this would maybe be included when exploring independence in toileting, but not sure I would have ever asked the direct question about periods. Does anyone directly as the question? #OTalk |
| Teoh Jou Yin @teohjouyin @feministOT @OT_rach If you look at my tweets in response to the main thread, obesity rehab and workplace health and well-being were where I did this #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @Suzie_kidsOT: @OTalk_ it is something i considered by chance when discussing a child's behaviours and engagement with intervention, and asked family to keep a diary and it rolled out of my mouth with no thought to consider her cycle, and after thought it is something i really should consider #OTalk |
| Mary Booth @MaryBoothOT RT @OTalk_: #OTalk |
| Mary Booth @MaryBoothOT RT @OTalk_: #OTalk Question 1..... |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach RT @Suzie_kidsOT: @OTalk_ it is something i considered by chance when discussing a child's behaviours and engagement with intervention, and asked family to keep a diary and it rolled out of my mouth with no thought to consider her cycle, and after thought it is something i really should consider #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @chloe_kitto: @OT_rach #OTalk Yes, every female patient. I work in chronic/complex pain and when I use the COPM for assessment I ask about “periods, sex and bum wiping” specifically citing that they can be part of the OT plan but rarely do people tend to volunteer this at first assessment. |
 | Hannah McWilliams OT @Hannah_Mcw @OTalk_ Hello OTs! #OTalk |
| Janelle Gullan @GullanJanelle @OT_rach @Helen_OTUK I’m using education about menstrual rhythms as a framework to understand the experience of mothering transitions and as a roadmap for self care #OTalk |
 | #HelloMyNameIs Laura @laurareidOT @OT_rach I do, in relation to personal care and increasing independence with teenagers and young adults within the special needs school I work in. I often use play as a practice tool, social stories and/or visual symbols to aid communication and learning in this area. #OTalk #ADL |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @emilyOTstudent @OT_rach In my role too. I think because it is not the primary scope of my work setting, it is seldom addressed. #otalk |
| Helen OTUK @Helen_OTUK @OT_rach depends on the individual, it could be that the individual is unable to manage personal hygiene or knowing what products to use. Also aids to assist with tampon insertion etc..... or developing a strategy for support works to assist if required. #OTalk |
| Ellen Chisman @EllenChisman Fatigue, pain, mood changes, roller-coaster of emotions that can mean you avoid occupations, they are a struggle, you choose different ones that suit what you feel more at the time, you adapt some to get through them. BUT sometimes you also take a cue to rest! #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach I’m glad you mentioned hormonal contraception, do others ask if their clients are using contraception and how that might impact on their mood? #otalk |
| Teoh Jou Yin @teohjouyin @OT_rach Students who can't show up for class due to menstrual pain #OTalk working women who don't realise having menses every 6 months is unusual |
| Becky Cooper @beckycooper_OT @OT_rach It's mood and nutrition for me in turn affecting occupations - I've never given it too much thought as I think we just accept it as part of life but, on reflection, it really can have an impact #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach @beckycooper___ @EllenChisman What’s your client group? #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @feministOT @OT_rach Maybe physical disabilities, or gerontology course curriculum? I think that section went like a blur to me in OT school. Wish they spent more time on this! #otalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Welcome #otalk |
| Suzanne K @Suzie_kidsOT @KatieCMajor @OTalk_ It's funny you should mention LD, as I've also recently thought there could be better joint workings with our LD teams to understand behaviour more, in particular when trying to provide and encourage tolerance of equipment #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ #OTalk Question 2..... |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach @BillWongOT @feministOT Why just these areas bill? #otalk |
| Becky Cooper @beckycooper_OT @OT_rach @EllenChisman Older people and adults- usually individuals over 65, rarely see individuals younger than this #OTalk |
| Holly C @ot_hollyc @OT_rach 2- not sure if Implanon related, but PMS really worsens my depression and anxiety, the week before is a nightmare. Plus physical symptoms- fatigue, migraines, flu like symptoms #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach RT @chloe_kitto: @OT_rach #OTalk Yes, every female patient. I work in chronic/complex pain and when I use the COPM for assessment I ask about “periods, sex and bum wiping” specifically citing that they can be part of the OT plan but rarely do people tend to volunteer this at first assessment. |
| Teoh Jou Yin @teohjouyin @OT_rach We also need to talk more about endometriosis which affects menses of course #OTalk and daily functioning. Very much. |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @OT_rach @feministOT I was thinking about courses in OT curriculum that will fit in our education that are probably appropriate. #otalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach @chloe_kitto How do your clients respond to these questions? #otalk |
| Janelle Gullan @GullanJanelle @OT_rach I believe it is something all OTs should be asking about, but just like with sex or pelvic health an on-referral may be most appropriate depending on the clients challenges and clinicians experience #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Why do we just accept it? #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @beckycooper___ @OT_rach @EllenChisman Same for the most part with me. People who are younger in my work... generally they have psych diagnoses. #otalk |
| Rachel OT @_rachelOT @OT_rach I have a complex cycle (endometriosis, which took 11 years to diagnose & sensitivity to hormonal changes which ruins my MH). For many people with these experiences, there can only 1 week per month where we feel anywhere near "normal". In short - it impacts everything #otalk |
| Chloe Kitto @chloe_kitto @OT_rach #OTalk Time off work, reduced concentration/preoccupation with unseen physical symptoms, emotional dysregulation, low BP, reduced standing tolerance=poor work performance, social isolation, feelings of guilt, less physical activity, lowered motivation, tension in relationships. |
| Holly C @ot_hollyc @OT_rach I do powerlifting, and it's very interesting how different stages of the cycle can affect strength. You are actually strongest when menstruating- magic hormones! But the week before... it's a drag to even get myself to training. #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach RT @GullanJanelle: @feministOT @OT_rach I am combining my training as an Arvigo practitioner with OT to address menstrual challenges, body connection and activity participation #OTalk |
| Josie @josiejo_OT @OT_rach #OTalk I feel a drastic change in my energy levels and frustration tolerance.. I definitely seek out more quiet, self-care occupations - also exercise really does help! (although I often feel too tired to do much) |
| Teoh Jou Yin @teohjouyin @BillWongOT @feministOT @OT_rach But menstrual issues are not unique only to these populations #otalk |
| Janelle Gullan @GullanJanelle @OT_rach I always ask what contraception someone is using - current and in the past #OTalk |
| Suzanne K @Suzie_kidsOT @OTalk_ I've suffered migraines years, but it wasnt until I began this job have quite a regular lifestyle, I realised it could be linked to my own cycle. It is still something I am monitoring, but at times I have been unable to get out of bed, impacting and all aspects of life! #OTalk |
| Sarah Sharland (OT) @SarahSharland19 @OT_rach It really does affect mood and motivation, tolerance and dietary choices #OTalk |
| Mary Booth @MaryBoothOT RT @chloe_kitto: @OT_rach #OTalk Yes, every female patient. I work in chronic/complex pain and when I use the COPM for assessment I ask about “periods, sex and bum wiping” specifically citing that they can be part of the OT plan but rarely do people tend to volunteer this at first assessment. |
| Becky Cooper @beckycooper_OT @OT_rach On a personal level, it's a part of life which is expected and just... Happens, I guess! But again, reflecting on it is making me think much deeper about the experience as a whole #OTalk |
| Teoh Jou Yin @teohjouyin @emilyOTstudent @OT_rach Yes this. Many clients I worked with who had obesity-related issues had signs of eating disorder too #otalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Interesting, any male occupational therapists in the chat tonight? How would you feel about asking a female client about their cycle? #otalk are there other subjects were shy away from, because of embarrassment, social norms? |
| Ellen Chisman @EllenChisman Mostly older adults so far. I have done small bits with younger people on placements and where I have just moved to. I dont recall it being addressed in those settings though either #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @feministOT @OT_rach I was thinking about physical disabilities or gerontology because this subject seems to fit the most based on the scope of topics that are taught in my uni. They are actually pretty comprehensive and do cover cognition and psych aspects of occupations. #otalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Question 3) What assessment tools could we use as occupational therapist to understand the impact clients menstrual cycles may be having on their functioning? #OTalk |
| Teoh Jou Yin @teohjouyin @SammyRandallOT @OT_rach Sounds like a good way to incorporate this into the curriculum! #otalk |
| Rachel OT @_rachelOT @lottie_ps @OT_rach Oh no, not you too!! 💜 It sucks #otalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach @CeeCeeOT Does assumptions help? Also, just because you stopped having periods does your cycle stop I guess it’s a question I don’t know the answer to? #otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ #OTalk Question 3..... |
| Janelle Gullan @GullanJanelle @OT_rach We need a huge conversation about #commonnotnormal in regard to menstrual health, just like there has been in pelvic health #OTalk |
| #HelloMyNameIs Carolyn @CeeCeeOT RT @OT_rach: @CeeCeeOT Does assumptions help? Also, just because you stopped having periods does your cycle stop I guess it’s a question I don’t know the answer to? #otalk |
| Ellen Chisman @EllenChisman Just thinking should also consider the tasks involved in physically managing periods - just thinking back to my Hands placement for example - and being able use products and keep your routine and independence in this etc #otalk |
| Becky Cooper @beckycooper_OT @OT_rach @CeeCeeOT This is interesting 🤔 is it just this physical symptom that stops or does everything that comes with the menstrual cycle stop too? #OTalk |
| Teoh Jou Yin @teohjouyin @feministOT @OT_rach Yes, working with those issues was so routine for me that I guess I forgot #occupationaltherapists don't talk about the much #OTalk |
| Suzanne K @Suzie_kidsOT @beckycooper___ @OT_rach Completely agree, it is only something I have really considered the last 6 month's or so that it can impact your life so much #OTalk |
| Rachel OT @_rachelOT @chloe_kitto @OT_rach I feel that this encompasses the experience perfectly! #otalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach A few of you have mentioned you work with older people? It’s an honest question I don’t know the answer to just because your period stops does that mean your cycle does also? Similarly with hormonal contraception, that might stop your period but do you still have a cycle? #OTalk |
| #HelloMyNameIs Carolyn @CeeCeeOT RT @beckycooper___: @OT_rach @CeeCeeOT This is interesting 🤔 is it just this physical symptom that stops or does everything that comes with the menstrual cycle stop too? #OTalk |
| Sarah Sharland (OT) @SarahSharland19 @OT_rach Fatigue is a big issue actually. Which affects engagement. The general discomfort and physical changes premenstrually also affect motivation to engage in exercise etc. #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach @_rachelOT @lottie_ps What copy mechanisms do you use to help you engage in occupations? #otalk how open and honest are you with others about these? |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @GullanJanelle @OT_rach Should it be a topic that needs to be addressed in a wide array of areas in our textbooks- pediatrics, mental health, physical disabilities, gerontology, etc.? #otalk |
| Becky Cooper @beckycooper_OT @Suzie_kidsOT @OT_rach It's so interesting to think about, isn't it! Really broadening my mindset on this topic #OTalk |
| Teoh Jou Yin @teohjouyin @OT_rach What is that assessment where we draw out times of the day to determine habits and routines? Occupational Questionnaire? #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach @BillWongOT @feministOT Everyone who identifies as a woman will have a cycle. So it could potentially affect clients across the spectrum! #otalk |
| Helen OTUK @Helen_OTUK @OT_rach does not always stop it... the implant for example can result in longer / shorter / lighter / heavier / more or less frequent menstruation.... #OTalk |
| Suzanne K @Suzie_kidsOT @OT_rach Consideration/assement could be given ranges of movement and hand function regarding managing the actual period. #OTalk |
| Katie Nixon @KatieCMajor @OT_rach In older adults even if they dont continue to have a cycle, their change in hormones may be impacting their well being and function in a different way. So still worth asking the question #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Do you something to monitor this? #otalk also hormones are amazing? |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach RT @josiejo_OT: @OT_rach #OTalk I feel a drastic change in my energy levels and frustration tolerance.. I definitely seek out more quiet, self-care occupations - also exercise really does help! (although I often feel too tired to do much) |
| Mary Booth @MaryBoothOT RT @Suzie_kidsOT: @OTalk_ it is something i considered by chance when discussing a child's behaviours and engagement with intervention, and asked family to keep a diary and it rolled out of my mouth with no thought to consider her cycle, and after thought it is something i really should consider #OTalk |
| Teoh Jou Yin @teohjouyin @beckycooper___ @Suzie_kidsOT @OT_rach Doing this #OTalk is making me wonder why I didn't go on to do menstrual health research lol. |
| Ellen Chisman @EllenChisman Start withmore common-place inclusion & discussion when talking about personal https://t.co/QZ8lsk2VJ1 it becomes more routine in discussions/assessments.Look at the person’s normal routine,current abilities (as much as they wish) & how we could enable,as usual #OTalk |
| #HelloMyNameIs Carolyn @CeeCeeOT @beckycooper___ @OT_rach So you mean PMS and so on? #OTalk #menopause |
| Holly C @ot_hollyc @OT_rach I have a coach but I know not to be hard on myself during those weeks, and when I can push it! #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach @emilyOTstudent It’s okay, and thank you for your honesty, any occupational therapist working on eating disorders? Is helping the patient manage their cycle part of your intervention? #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @EllenChisman: Start withmore common-place inclusion & discussion when talking about personal https://t.co/QZ8lsk2VJ1 it becomes more routine in discussions/assessments.Look at the person’s normal routine,current abilities (as much as they wish) & how we could enable,as usual #OTalk |
| Ellen Chisman @EllenChisman Good point :-) #Otalk |
| Mary Booth @MaryBoothOT RT @OT_rach: @emilyOTstudent It’s okay, and thank you for your honesty, any occupational therapist working on eating disorders? Is helping the patient manage their cycle part of your intervention? #otalk |
| Rachel OT @_rachelOT @OT_rach I wonder if it would be useful to repeat the MOHOST (or something similar) at different stages of the cycle, to promote reflection on those fluctuations in function. I guess something that is self reported (diary?) would be useful, as it can change so much even day to day #otalk |
| Mary Booth @MaryBoothOT RT @_rachelOT: @OT_rach I wonder if it would be useful to repeat the MOHOST (or something similar) at different stages of the cycle, to promote reflection on those fluctuations in function. I guess something that is self reported (diary?) would be useful, as it can change so much even day to day #otalk |
| Becky Cooper @beckycooper_OT @CeeCeeOT @OT_rach Yeah, thinking like the hormonal changes - mood, fatigue, eating habits, weight loss/gain #OTalk |
| Janelle Gullan @GullanJanelle @OT_rach @CeeCeeOT I believe these longer feminine rhythms continue around us regardless of where we are in the lifespan or what is happening with our actual cycle #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Do people agree it comes under self-care? Just a thought, does it affect your productivity and leisure also? #otalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach @Suzie_kidsOT @OTalk_ Do you use anything to monitor this? #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @KatieCMajor @OT_rach And probably an important question to ask during initial evaluation in many settings. #otalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Question 4) What are the possible interventions we could engage our clients in to enable them to manage the occupation of their dealing with their period? #OTalk |
| Katie Nixon @KatieCMajor I wonder if women are able to not be so hard on themselves in the workplace when they know their performance is reduced? |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach I use an app to help track my cycle, #otalk I’m on day 9 today. https://t.co/O6jOxayQ28 |
| Teoh Jou Yin @teohjouyin @chloe_kitto @OT_rach I usually ask how their menstrual cycles are like, I think it could have been a box in my biomedical data collection form actually. #Otalk |
| Becky Cooper @beckycooper_OT @OT_rach Absolutely affects leisure! I have sometimes actively avoided some leisure activities because of the menstrual cycle, eg. Swimming! #OTalk |
| Suzanne K @Suzie_kidsOT @ot_hollyc @OT_rach Wow, another aspect to think about then....I had only thought about permanent affected hand function, but varying functions is another thing to consider #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @OT_rach Lifestyle redesign comes to mind. We need to be holistic in addressing such needs in different occupational contexts. #otalk |
 | OT Sophie @OTSophie @OT_rach Not at all as all current patients are elderly, although menopause questions could be something we should include. #OTalk |
| Holly C @ot_hollyc @KatieCMajor Having an understanding team helps, if you just need some quiet time to do some non-clinical stuff or some extra breaks. #OTalk |
| Janelle Gullan @GullanJanelle @OT_rach I think seeing it as self care is only a small of menstruation and it’s impact on wellbeing and function #OTalk |
| #HelloMyNameIs Carolyn @CeeCeeOT From my own experience it used to have a huge impact, causing me to miss lectures, work and stay indoors where possible until medication helped |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @beckycooper___: @OT_rach Absolutely affects leisure! I have sometimes actively avoided some leisure activities because of the menstrual cycle, eg. Swimming! #OTalk |
| Mary Booth @MaryBoothOT @OT_rach #otalk however fit many inter question may be more appropriate with leisure and productivity especially if they report fluctuations |
| OT Sophie @OTSophie @OT_rach I use the same one. So good for pattern finding #otalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏻👏🏻👏🏼👏🏽👏🏾👏🏿 absolutely!! Couldn’t agree more, but what can we do as a female dominating profession, to combat this? #otalk |
| Katie Nixon @KatieCMajor @OT_rach Really good question. I would say that is dependent on what is being most impacted. Maybe able to deal with physical management but emotionally it may impact leisure and productivity #OTalk |
| Becky Cooper @beckycooper_OT @OT_rach Have tried doing this also - you can track on fitbit as well as recording physical symptoms and how you are feeling mentally throughout your cycle. I guess would be interesting to see if there is a clear pattern between cycles #OTalk |
| Rachel OT @_rachelOT @OT_rach @lottie_ps A tonne of planning - I track my cycle and try to determine how awful my symptoms will be when booking things in advance. Until I got my diagnosis I was probably less open, when disclosing to friends/colleagues I have been surprised by (both men & women's) understanding #otalk |
| Holly C @ot_hollyc @Suzie_kidsOT @OT_rach I actually looked in to it and it's a very common symptom! Also slower cognition and processing. Or maybe that's just me pre-coffee #OTalk |
| OT Sophie @OTSophie @OT_rach Mood booster, food and mood work, trigger work, #OTalk |
| Teoh Jou Yin @teohjouyin @feministOT @beckycooper___ @Suzie_kidsOT @OT_rach Maybe we can look into doing something together although I worry about whether I should take on more workload than I already have! #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT This week’s #otalk is giving me a humble pie. Sure have to learn a lot more about this week’s topic and how overlooked it is in my area of practice. https://t.co/eTNjFoxoqS |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @GullanJanelle: @OT_rach I think seeing it as self care is only a small of menstruation and it’s impact on wellbeing and function #OTalk |
| OT Sophie @OTSophie @OT_rach So so many. Affects socialising, energy, sleep, concentration, exercise.... #otalk |
| Teoh Jou Yin @teohjouyin @OT_rach Mindful engagement with occupations, pacing #OTalk |
 | Ayieshia Rose @ARose_StudentOT @OT_rach I feel this would be different depending on the individual person! All areas can be affected but some may be affected more than others! I believe it is entirely down to the individual and we should work with them on the area most affected first #Otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ #OTalk Question 4...... |
| Suzanne K @Suzie_kidsOT @OT_rach @OTalk_ Just good old fashioned pen and paper in my diary at present. Try to not down how much impact it had, also the weather and if I have eaten anything random in the couple of days prior. #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @ARose_StudentOT: @OT_rach I feel this would be different depending on the individual person! All areas can be affected but some may be affected more than others! I believe it is entirely down to the individual and we should work with them on the area most affected first #Otalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Absolutely, and what products to people use? I prefer a pad, as due to my cerebral palsy I found putting a tampon in difficult. #otalk I recently tried a Menstrual cup, as I want to be more environmentally friendly but equally found this difficult to insert. #otalk |
| Ellen Chisman @EllenChisman Reflection and planning: how are they affected, what helps, what doesn’t? If possible to know around when next period will be, make some plans to adapt occupations, change occupations. Alternative products: for ease of use, or more able to do things e.g. swim with some #otalk |
| Holly C @ot_hollyc @OT_rach Definitely more education needed around your own cycle and what to expect at each stage, kind of like a WRAP but for your cycle?! #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach RT @KatieCMajor: @OT_rach In older adults even if they dont continue to have a cycle, their change in hormones may be impacting their well being and function in a different way. So still worth asking the question #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach RT @Helen_OTUK: @OT_rach does not always stop it... the implant for example can result in longer / shorter / lighter / heavier / more or less frequent menstruation.... #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @feministOT @OT_rach Speaking of embedding into curriculum, lecturers and departments should creatively make space. If not, at least it can be an OT society brown bag lunch topic for students to learn. #otalk |
| Ayieshia Rose @ARose_StudentOT @SammyRandallOT @OT_rach It’s vital to consider patterns of mood and behaviour (PMDD for example can have a massive impact on occupational function and engagement), routines (how are these affected), environment, pain and fatigue levels etc. Other physical symptoms (e.g. bladder/bowel related) #OTalk |
| Becky Cooper @beckycooper_OT @OT_rach I would want to discuss with somebody who was approachable and mature about the topic so establishing a strong rapport would definitely be good #OTalk |
| Helen OTUK @Helen_OTUK @OT_rach This is a very common situation for many women who I work with... important to have the discussion as my focus of practice would be personal care (physical ability to complete personal care routines) the type of product used has a significant impact.... #OTalk |
 | Stefanie_MSOT @MSOT_sandwell @OT_rach Yes, I regularly ask about menstruation, women’s health screening, menopause, intercourse & contraception in an initial ax w/ women with MS as it can affect the condition, treatment &be affected by the condition (both as a symptom &as a result of functional difficulties) #OTalk |
| Suzanne K @Suzie_kidsOT @OT_rach Some of my kids it is relates to self care and their independence, but with some of the children with profound LD, id be interested to learn if their cycle affects how well an assessment for say equipment may go if I picked a better time of the month! #OTalk |
| Ellen Chisman @EllenChisman Getting a mooncup was one of the best things I haven done!! But understand different things will work for different people. Feel better about less waste but also I can swim, it is comfy, feel very in control with it :-) #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @MSOT_sandwell: @OT_rach Yes, I regularly ask about menstruation, women’s health screening, menopause, intercourse & contraception in an initial ax w/ women with MS as it can affect the condition, treatment &be affected by the condition (both as a symptom &as a result of functional difficulties) #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach I think so Bill, I think it’s an area dramatically neglected by the medical profession across-the-board not just occupational therapists. #otalk understanding the impact of a cycle is so important. |
| OT Sophie @OTSophie @feministOT @OT_rach My (non ot) friends and I talk about how more holistic work is needed for women and hormones. All my friends who have had struggles just get offered anti depressants which they dont want #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Please do this! #otalk |
| Becky Cooper @beckycooper_OT @EllenChisman Googling mooncup as we speak! #OTalk |
| Mary Booth @MaryBoothOT RT @MSOT_sandwell: @OT_rach Yes, I regularly ask about menstruation, women’s health screening, menopause, intercourse & contraception in an initial ax w/ women with MS as it can affect the condition, treatment &be affected by the condition (both as a symptom &as a result of functional difficulties) #OTalk |
 | Denise Harris PhD @denisejharris Hello there very late to the party - but just scrolling through the tweets to catch up #OTalk |
| Teoh Jou Yin @teohjouyin @BillWongOT @feministOT @OT_rach I don't know if most OT schools incorporate exercises where students do OT on themselves. Self ax, self intervention. Mine did. #OTalk |
| Katie Nixon @KatieCMajor Colleagues of mine were also discussing underwear with integrated sanitary wear. We had in mind women with Autism who struggle to tolerate a pad in their underwear #otalk |
| Mary Booth @MaryBoothOT RT @Suzie_kidsOT: @OT_rach Some of my kids it is relates to self care and their independence, but with some of the children with profound LD, id be interested to learn if their cycle affects how well an assessment for say equipment may go if I picked a better time of the month! #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @OT_rach Maybe some people can have the guts to bug the editors of our textbooks and give their constructive 2 cents. #otalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach RT @EllenChisman: Start withmore common-place inclusion & discussion when talking about personal https://t.co/QZ8lsk2VJ1 it becomes more routine in discussions/assessments.Look at the person’s normal routine,current abilities (as much as they wish) & how we could enable,as usual #OTalk |
| Ayieshia Rose @ARose_StudentOT @OT_rach I’m a trustee for a local charity which my friend set up to support women with menstrual health problems and period poverty! Being aware of things like this is important and something we can recommend for clients to get additional support (1) #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Question 5) What are the possible interventions we could work on with clients to enable them to manage and understand the impact of the menstrual cycle on their ability to engage in occupations? #OTalk |
| Suzanne K @Suzie_kidsOT @feministOT @teohjouyin @beckycooper___ @OT_rach Definately something that's peaked my research interest! #OTalk It's just time isn't it 🤨 |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach RT @EllenChisman: Good point :-) #Otalk |
| Teoh Jou Yin @teohjouyin @BillWongOT @feministOT @OT_rach Menstrual issues inevitably arose in these exercises as I had many students concerned about their weight as part of self care #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @teohjouyin @feministOT @OT_rach Well- what I was talking about was at least having an expert on this in OT to talk about OT’s role. #otalk |
| Ellen Chisman @EllenChisman I would be very happy if one outcome of tonight is increased use of these haha. They are becoming a lot more widely available now in more shops, more colours etc ;-) #otalk |
| Denise Harris PhD @denisejharris @beckycooper___ @CeeCeeOT @OT_rach I think this is important because #Menopause is all part of the same process #OTalk |
| Sarah Sharland (OT) @SarahSharland19 @OT_rach I worked with a male consultant psychiatrist who dismissed my observations that menstrual cycle was affecting a patient’s negatively mood and behaviour, he was adamant that it was all down to her Huntington’s ##OTalk |
| Ayieshia Rose @ARose_StudentOT @OT_rach From people going through similar situations! It’s an opportunity for them to talk to someone without feeling embarrassed! Also beneficial if someone is experiencing financial difficulties and this impacts upon occupational engagement when having a period (2) #OTalk |
| Stefanie_MSOT @MSOT_sandwell @OT_rach Agree that tracking apps can be really helpful to identify or manage the potential impact of periods on MS. Education is a huge factor, to understand the impact of the raise of body temperature on the condition in terms of pseudorelapse & symptom increase. #OTalk |
| Rachel OT @_rachelOT @OT_rach I guess it depends on the aspects that they find most difficult - education, developing coping strategies, signposting (apps, contraceptive services). I feel that it's really important to remain trauma informed also as having a period can be so difficult for some women #otalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Using the MOHOST is a really interesting idea!! Whilst listening to the period power book, I tweeted @MOHOspark about this, she thought it was a brilliant idea! #otalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach RT @GullanJanelle: @OT_rach @CeeCeeOT I believe these longer feminine rhythms continue around us regardless of where we are in the lifespan or what is happening with our actual cycle #OTalk |
| Ayieshia Rose @ARose_StudentOT @OT_rach Period tracking apps (such a clue) are also great and also keeping a diary of symptoms, what triggers them etc. #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @OT_rach Again- lifestyle redesign comes to mind. I think we are equipped to support our patients with such needs to increase /maximize their independence in a variety of areas. #otalk |
| Janelle Gullan @GullanJanelle We know so much about circadian rhythms and how they impact wellbeing; is anyone else considering this evidence and how it might also relate to being out of sync with the longer infradian rhythm of the menstrual cycle? #OTalk |
| Katie Nixon @KatieCMajor @Suzie_kidsOT @OT_rach I think this would definitely impact. I would occasionally be told by family/support that if wasnt a good time due to having their period, but I also wonder how many times this wasnt linked to change in mood #otalk |
| Teoh Jou Yin @teohjouyin @BillWongOT @feministOT @OT_rach Well if I was leading the class I reckon I have enough professional experience on this topic to be expert enough then :P #OTalk |
| Helen OTUK @Helen_OTUK @KatieCMajor also easy of use. Underwear with integrated sanitary products has been a solution I have recommended. I have found people who find it difficult to address with support workers, but need assistance find this an acceptable solution. 1/2 #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @ARose_StudentOT @OT_rach And I think we should have a hand in knowing multiple options out there to possibly cater to needs of our diverse patient base. #otalk |
| Ayieshia Rose @ARose_StudentOT @OT_rach I also feel it’s vital to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team! Many people may display symptoms relating to menstrual health conditions but may not have a diagnosis therefore I feel it is vital OTs know about different conditions and where to refer to etc. #OTalk |
| Mary Booth @MaryBoothOT RT @Suzie_kidsOT: @feministOT @teohjouyin @beckycooper___ @OT_rach Definately something that's peaked my research interest! #OTalk It's just time isn't it 🤨 |
| Ellen Chisman @EllenChisman Oh dear :( #otalk |
| Teoh Jou Yin @teohjouyin @BillWongOT @feministOT @OT_rach I don't think we should make assumptions that there won't be lecturers who wouldn't be experts. We do have lots of women OT faculty #OTalk |
| Ayieshia Rose @ARose_StudentOT @BillWongOT @OT_rach Absolutely! #OTalk |
 | Shirley Pearce @shirleypearceot @OT_rach Takes a bit of getting used to but I found it well worth the effort. Saves ££ too #OTalk |
| OT Sophie @OTSophie @feministOT @OT_rach If we re looking preventatively as well, I'm sure it would interlinked with early intervention for MH really well #OTalk |
| Mary Booth @MaryBoothOT RT @SarahSharland19: @OT_rach I worked with a male consultant psychiatrist who dismissed my observations that menstrual cycle was affecting a patient’s negatively mood and behaviour, he was adamant that it was all down to her Huntington’s ##OTalk |
| Helen OTUK @Helen_OTUK @KatieCMajor some find it easier to say I need my pink flowery underies today please.... #OTalk 2/2 |
| Teoh Jou Yin @teohjouyin @BillWongOT @feministOT @OT_rach Lots of women have lived experience of menstrual issues btw, I am sure the same would apply for OT lecturers! #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach What I like is I can add some of my own symptoms, i’m beginning to track when I have spasms, related to my cerebral palsy to see if that is impacted on by my cycle. Early days! But during my last period I’ve got a lot more spasms than when I’m not on. #otalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach RT @GullanJanelle: We know so much about circadian rhythms and how they impact wellbeing; is anyone else considering this evidence and how it might also relate to being out of sync with the longer infradian rhythm of the menstrual cycle? #OTalk |
| Ayieshia Rose @ARose_StudentOT @OT_rach Different sanitary products! Different individuals tolerate different types of products and it’s not a one suits all. This is also something we cover in our charity workshops #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach RT @KatieCMajor: @Suzie_kidsOT @OT_rach I think this would definitely impact. I would occasionally be told by family/support that if wasnt a good time due to having their period, but I also wonder how many times this wasnt linked to change in mood #otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ #OTalk Question 5...... |
| Ellen Chisman @EllenChisman This sounds very promising to me! #otalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach RT @teohjouyin: @BillWongOT @feministOT @OT_rach Well if I was leading the class I reckon I have enough professional experience on this topic to be expert enough then :P #OTalk |
| Katie Nixon @KatieCMajor @SammyRandallOT @OT_rach Do you know how this decision was made? Did MCA and best interests play a part in the decision making? #otalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach RT @Helen_OTUK: @KatieCMajor also easy of use. Underwear with integrated sanitary products has been a solution I have recommended. I have found people who find it difficult to address with support workers, but need assistance find this an acceptable solution. 1/2 #OTalk |
| Teoh Jou Yin @teohjouyin @SarahSharland19 @OT_rach Oh no! :( #OTalk |
| Suzanne K @Suzie_kidsOT @KatieCMajor @OT_rach Will be revisiting my caseload and requesting family to consider and monitor! #OTalk |
| Ayieshia Rose @ARose_StudentOT @OT_rach It should be routinely provided across all relevant occupational practice and not just to those who identify as women. There are people who are Transgender and indenting as men but still struggle with debilitating conditions such as endometriosis #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️ #otalk |
| Sarah Sharland (OT) @SarahSharland19 @teohjouyin @OT_rach I kept a menstrual diary for her and overlaid this with a behavioural chart to show the relation. It worked! #OTalk |
| Helen OTUK @Helen_OTUK @KatieCMajor @SammyRandallOT @OT_rach it should of! #OTalk |
| #HelloMyNameIs Carolyn @CeeCeeOT RT @ARose_StudentOT: @OT_rach It should be routinely provided across all relevant occupational practice and not just to those who identify as women. There are people who are Transgender and indenting as men but still struggle with debilitating conditions such as endometriosis #OTalk |
| Teoh Jou Yin @teohjouyin Would this be an example of gender bias in health care? #medtwitter #MedTweetMY #MedEd |
| Ayieshia Rose @ARose_StudentOT @OT_rach As a student this is something I haven’t come across on placements so far but something I feel is extremely important! Menstrual health conditions and periods in general can have such an impact on occupational performance and engagement #OTalk |
| Rachel OT @_rachelOT @OT_rach In my previous role I have used bullet journals/visual tables to help to recognise their cycle & how this impacted food choices/activity level/symptoms/behaviour for a few months. But this is kinda niche/dependent on level of motivation and interest in creative occupations #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @_rachelOT: @OT_rach In my previous role I have used bullet journals/visual tables to help to recognise their cycle & how this impacted food choices/activity level/symptoms/behaviour for a few months. But this is kinda niche/dependent on level of motivation and interest in creative occupations #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @ARose_StudentOT: @OT_rach As a student this is something I haven’t come across on placements so far but something I feel is extremely important! Menstrual health conditions and periods in general can have such an impact on occupational performance and engagement #OTalk |
| Ayieshia Rose @ARose_StudentOT @OT_rach I also think it is extremely important to consider the impact menopause has on occupational function and engagement as this can have a detrimental affect on physical and mental health and well-being #OTalk |
| Teoh Jou Yin @teohjouyin @SarahSharland19 @OT_rach Well done! #OTalk |
| Ayieshia Rose @ARose_StudentOT @OT_rach I have a condition called endometriosis which is linked to my menstrual health and this can have a massive impact on occupational engagement! Somedays I’m just in too much pain and fatigued to do anything and this can impact upon my mental health #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Love this !! #otalk |
| Ayieshia Rose @ARose_StudentOT @OT_rach I also went through I stage where I felt like I had completely lost my occupational identity! I had to drop out of university and could barely work! I felt worthless and this impacted upon my mental health and I went through a stage of not engaging in any occupations #OTalk |
| Teoh Jou Yin @teohjouyin @organiclemon @maureen_busby @PCOSVitality Yes I mentioned this too in response to Question 1 of #OTalk - it's something I worked with a lot. |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach I tend to prefer to wear black underwear when I’m on, Routine occupation?. #otalk |
| Ayieshia Rose @ARose_StudentOT @OT_rach I’m know able to manage my condition and periods a lot better and I’m more aware of things that trigger a flare up and this has enabled me to engage in occupations much better but it can still be a struggle #OTalk |
| Janelle Gullan @GullanJanelle We often see and experience menstruation as an occupational inhibitor; love how some of this conversation has reflected on menstruation also being an occupational enabler when we track, identify strengths and lean into these during our cycle #OTalk |
| Josie @josiejo_OT Not in response to a question but I really recommend this short film on Netflix: Period. End of Sentence. Its about women in India tackling the stigma of periods and gaining control through making their own sanitary products 💜 #OTalk https://t.co/B5uEqunmKU |
| Stefanie_MSOT @MSOT_sandwell @OT_rach Education (w/ feedback from tracking/diary logging) 2help demonstrate impact on functioning; self-care advice inc managing associated rise in body temp & consideration of longer term lifestyle planning (within a context of treatment & impact on family planning etc) #OTalk |
| Denise Harris PhD @denisejharris @OT_rach I think this discussion is so important and wonder if simply normalising the inclusion of #menstruation in conversation is part of the intervention? #OTalk |
| Ayieshia Rose @ARose_StudentOT @OT_rach There are so conditions and symptoms related to menstrual health (pain, fatigue, ibs, brain fog etc.) which all impact upon a persons ability to engage in occupations meaningful to them #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach RT @SarahSharland19: @teohjouyin @OT_rach I kept a menstrual diary for her and overlaid this with a behavioural chart to show the relation. It worked! #OTalk |
| Ayieshia Rose @ARose_StudentOT @OT_rach Period poverty is another factor which can impact upon occupational engagement especially in deprived areas #OTalk |
| Mary Booth @MaryBoothOT RT @GullanJanelle: We often see and experience menstruation as an occupational inhibitor; love how some of this conversation has reflected on menstruation also being an occupational enabler when we track, identify strengths and lean into these during our cycle #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @MSOT_sandwell: @OT_rach Education (w/ feedback from tracking/diary logging) 2help demonstrate impact on functioning; self-care advice inc managing associated rise in body temp & consideration of longer term lifestyle planning (within a context of treatment & impact on family planning etc) #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT RT @denisejharris: @OT_rach I think this discussion is so important and wonder if simply normalising the inclusion of #menstruation in conversation is part of the intervention? #OTalk |
| Teoh Jou Yin @teohjouyin RT @GullanJanelle: We often see and experience menstruation as an occupational inhibitor; love how some of this conversation has reflected on menstruation also being an occupational enabler when we track, identify strengths and lean into these during our cycle #OTalk |
| Holly C @ot_hollyc @ARose_StudentOT @OT_rach Oh gosh I forgot to mention the IBS 😬#OTalk a whole other topic completely.... it's pretty incredible how it's all interlinked though and the impact on mental wellbeing. |
| Ayieshia Rose @ARose_StudentOT RT @denisejharris: @OT_rach I think this discussion is so important and wonder if simply normalising the inclusion of #menstruation in conversation is part of the intervention? #OTalk |
| #HelloMyNameIs Carolyn @CeeCeeOT RT @josiejo_OT: Not in response to a question but I really recommend this short film on Netflix: Not in response to a question but I really recommend this short film on Netflix: Period. End of Sentence. Its about women in India tackling the stigma of periods and gaining control through making their own sanitary products 💜 #OTalk https://t.co/B5uEqunmKU |
| Janelle Gullan @GullanJanelle @ARose_StudentOT @OT_rach Monthly menstration is a practice ground for navigating these even longer rhythms and the rites of passage of mothering, perimenopuase and menopause #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach We’ve not talked much about the menopause, I have a feeling it might be a completely separate #otalk but very important to consider. |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Wowzer time is flying by 5 mins left of the official #OTalk hour.... What are your take away thoughts? CPD action plans? General last minute comments? https://t.co/bd2Vus2Tf9 |
| OT Sophie @OTSophie @ARose_StudentOT @OT_rach I feel the same, however I feel like it's weird it's taken me til my mind 30s to feel like I've got a handle on it! #OTalk |
| Sarah Sharland (OT) @SarahSharland19 @teohjouyin Definitely! Whether intentional or not. Personally, I spoke with my own GP about my mood disturbance and hormonal contraception. He dismissed it out of hand. I stopped my pill and mood improved notably #OTalk |
| Katie Nixon @KatieCMajor @SammyRandallOT @OT_rach Hopefully this young persons GP explored all options with her (if able to) and her father and found that this was in her best interests #otalk |
| #HelloMyNameIs Carolyn @CeeCeeOT @ARose_StudentOT @OT_rach Yes, definitely a topic for #occupationaljustice #OTalk |
| Suzanne K @Suzie_kidsOT @OTalk_ Quickest and one of the most informative and enjoyable hours I have had....given me a lot to think about when I get back to work! #OTalk |
| Teoh Jou Yin @teohjouyin @SarahSharland19 #OTalk https://t.co/DgiLvXhdkm |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Here here !!! 👏🏿👏🏾 #Otalk is it because the working world, was created by man, and we still have a lot to develop and catch up on, with regardregard to equality #feminist (Sorry not sorry) |
| Ayieshia Rose @ARose_StudentOT @OT_rach Definitely! It’s an extremely important factor! I’m 27 and have been put into an artificial menopause as treatment for endometriosis twice and it’s affected my health and well-being and my ability to engage and participate in occupations differently each time #OTalk |
| Shirley Pearce @shirleypearceot @GullanJanelle When I worked on long stay psych ward some of the patients' cycles were quite noticeable and how they were likely to respond depended where in their cycle they were. Some were also very much affected by phases of the moon #OTalk |
| OT Sophie @OTSophie This chat has just made me wonder if any OTs working in homelessness look at periods as part of their assessments? #OTalk |
| Katie Nixon @KatieCMajor @OTSophie @ARose_StudentOT @OT_rach Would more information and open conversations have enabled you to get a handle on it sooner? #otalk |
| Denise Harris PhD @denisejharris @OT_rach Yes please #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Well... times up folks, please do keep chatting we will not add the transcript for at least 24 hours so you can still add your thoughts / comments etc.... Massive thanks to @OT_rach for hosting this evenings chat.... #OTalk https://t.co/zgwVxnl4L5 |
| Ellen Chisman @EllenChisman Been really good to have an open conversation about this. Thank you! Definitely got me thinking about addressing this in my practice - also good reminders/points about menopause, other considerations e.g. transgender and conditions PCOS etc. Thank you everyone! #otalk |
| Denise Harris PhD @denisejharris @MaryBoothOT @OT_rach Yes my mother is 80 and due to HRT still has symptoms #OTalk |
| Teoh Jou Yin @teohjouyin @OTalk_ Take away thoughts: I stopped working with the population discussed here a while ago. Makes me want to return to practice lol. #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ #OTalk 27th Aug 2019 – Evidence based practice and approaches to intervention. https://t.co/2N4HvZw7LS |
| Janelle Gullan @GullanJanelle @shirleypearceot Love bringing moon cycles into this conversation! #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach That’s an interesting one, The period of pooh 💩 #otalk it took me years to understand how this related to my cycle. |
| Shirley Pearce @shirleypearceot @organiclemon @maureen_busby @PCOSVitality Good point Fen #OTalk |
| Katie Nixon @KatieCMajor I feel like we all have so much more to talk about and that we have only scratched the surface on this topic. Fab discussions! #otalk |
| Teoh Jou Yin @teohjouyin @_rachelOT @OT_rach Nice what was your role on? #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach I can’t believe it’s 9 o’clock already and I’ve not read all the tweets, it’s been 😉 keep tweeting if you can I’m gonna stick around for a bit. #OTALK |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach RT @KatieCMajor: @OTSophie @ARose_StudentOT @OT_rach Would more information and open conversations have enabled you to get a handle on it sooner? #otalk |
| Shirley Pearce @shirleypearceot @SarahSharland19 @teohjouyin @OT_rach Good idea #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Great question! #otalk |
| #HelloMyNameIs Carolyn @CeeCeeOT @AndreaStarOT And even where they are provided eg psychiatric wards, they’re usually for light to medium flow, no good at all for those who have heavy periods #OTalk |
| Teoh Jou Yin @teohjouyin @OTalk_ @OT_rach Thank you! Great chat, why am I awake at 4am?? #OTalk |
| OT Sophie @OTSophie @KatieCMajor @ARose_StudentOT @OT_rach Possibly!! I often wonder if schools has modernised in regard to topics like this #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @EllenChisman Likewise... I got to learn a topic that was not discussed in school or addressed intervention wise at my work. #otalk |
| Ayieshia Rose @ARose_StudentOT @KatieCMajor @OTSophie @OT_rach Absolutely! And I think this is why I’m so passionate about menstrual health now so over people don’t have to go through the same thing! @freeperioduk is an incredible local charity that I’m so lucky to be a part of to support other people going through similar situations #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach @ARose_StudentOT @lottie_ps Love that you found a connection! #supporting each other is half the battle. #otalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ @lottie_ps we add the transcript to the blog... but not for at least 24hrs so peeps can keep adding thoughts, or if missed the chat can add comments etc.... #OTalk And yes use it for your CPD.... link to reflective logs... https://t.co/Lqc3VPeI2H |
| Shirley Pearce @shirleypearceot @emilyOTstudent @OT_rach @ARose_StudentOT I tried black pads but I discovered I was sensitive to the black dye! #OTalk |
| Holly C @ot_hollyc Lots of ideas and thoughts to explore from an occupational perspective #OTalk more research and work needed. Also reassuring to know I'm not alone with symptoms! 🤧💩😴 |
| #HelloMyNameIs Carolyn @CeeCeeOT RT @OTalk_: @lottie_ps we add the transcript to the blog... but not for at least 24hrs so peeps can keep adding thoughts, or if missed the chat can add comments etc.... #OTalk And yes use it for your CPD.... link to reflective logs... https://t.co/Lqc3VPeI2H |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Fantastic, keep in touch, and do think about hosting another or talk chat in the future! #otalk |
| Teoh Jou Yin @teohjouyin @organiclemon @maureen_busby @PCOSVitality Ha! Glad you could make it! #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach 🥰🥰 also when are they going to create a period emoji??? #otalk |
| Denise Harris PhD @denisejharris @God_loves_women take a look at the tweetchat conversation #OTalk this evening 😊 |
| Ayieshia Rose @ARose_StudentOT @shirleypearceot @emilyOTstudent @OT_rach It’s crazy how our bodies react to different products but also so important to know and understand so we get to understand our clients needs better #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach 😡😡😡😡😡 #otalk sadly still very true! |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Interesting #otalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach @ot_hollyc 😝🤣 #otalk |
| Shirley Pearce @shirleypearceot @organiclemon @maureen_busby @PCOSVitality Holistic care (mental/physical/fatigue/motivation/symptoms/self care aspects etc) - worth remembering just how broad a profession this is #OTalk |
| Ayieshia Rose @ARose_StudentOT RT @ot_hollyc: Lots of ideas and thoughts to explore from an occupational perspective #OTalk more research and work needed. Also reassuring to know I'm not alone with symptoms! 🤧💩😴 |
| Ayieshia Rose @ARose_StudentOT RT @GullanJanelle: We often see and experience menstruation as an occupational inhibitor; love how some of this conversation has reflected on menstruation also being an occupational enabler when we track, identify strengths and lean into these during our cycle #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach @emilyOTstudent @shirleypearceot @ARose_StudentOT I’ve recently heard of a company, that makes period pants so the whole underwear is absorbent, and you just wash them in the wash like you would a normal pair of pants. #otalk |
| Rachel OT @_rachelOT @teohjouyin @OT_rach I worked as a support worker with young adults - both mental health and learning disability practice ☺️ #otalk |
| Katie Nixon @KatieCMajor @OTSophie @ARose_StudentOT @OT_rach Yes, I remember a very quick tick box exercise about periods. It left so many questions which I'm not sure have been answered to this day #otalk |
| Shirley Pearce @shirleypearceot @emilyOTstudent @OT_rach @ARose_StudentOT I haven't seen them recently (no need any more!) but maybe other people had the same problem? #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ Thank you one and all who joined @OT_rach this evening (UK).... @Helen_OTUK signing off the #OTalk account now.... |
| Chloe Kitto @chloe_kitto @OT_rach #OTalk Just thinking about it some more...most people are open to OT interventions for sex and bum wiping, but I’ve very rarely had a patient prioritise menstrual/menopause management for OT, as they seek medical management for this. Interesting.... |
| Rachel OT @_rachelOT @OT_rach @MOHOspark That's great! I also think I might have to read this book! #otalk |
| OT Sophie @OTSophie @KatieCMajor @ARose_StudentOT @OT_rach I know parents have a responsibility, and maybe next gen parents will be better at it than previous, but still #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach @KatieCMajor @OTSophie @ARose_StudentOT I remember that the boys were sent out, as if they didn’t need to know! That’s half the problem. I share my cycle app with my partner, so he knows what to expect, we are open and honest with each other, about the impact of our hormones(he will hate that I shared that)😝 #otalk |
| OT Sophie @OTSophie @OT_rach @KatieCMajor @ARose_StudentOT That's such a good point!! Surely they dont still send them out?!! #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach @_rachelOT @MOHOspark I found it very enlightning! #otalk |
| OT Sophie @OTSophie @OT_rach @KatieCMajor @ARose_StudentOT We shouldn't be ashamed !! #OTalk |
 | MedEdBot @MedEdBot RT @teohjouyin: Would this be an example of gender bias in health care? #medtwitter #MedTweetMY #MedEd |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach RT @OTSophie: @OT_rach @KatieCMajor @ARose_StudentOT We shouldn't be ashamed !! #OTalk |
| Katie Nixon @KatieCMajor @OT_rach @OTSophie @ARose_StudentOT I think I remember this happening too. I'm sure this lack of understanding has an impact on relationships #otalk |
| Rachel OT @_rachelOT @OTSophie @feministOT @OT_rach Ugh, this! I have been offered SSRIs or the coil at every check I've had in the past 5 years. Otherwise it's "well, there's not much we can do for you then". As if diet, pain medications, rest, exercise and education don't impact on your menstrual wellbeing at all.. #otalk |
| Ayieshia Rose @ARose_StudentOT @OTalk_ Really enjoyed this topic tonight and one I’m very passionate about! It’s an area which is still very much a taboo subject but can affect so many areas of a persons life. I’m really keen to make sure it is implemented into practice in my future career as an OT #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Thanks everyone, i’m overwhelmed! #otalk |
| #HelloMyNameIs Carolyn @CeeCeeOT @_rachelOT @OTSophie @feministOT @OT_rach Yes I’ve had the coil pushed a lot as well! #adenomyosis #OTalk |
| Ayieshia Rose @ARose_StudentOT @OTSophie Interesting to see how assess and address menstrual health in this area of practice #OTalk |
| Shirley Pearce @shirleypearceot @OT_rach Most topics are only work-related specialisms but this one affects / has affected most of us directly. #OTalk |
 | Graham Walker @IAPT_Graham @SammyRandallOT @OT_rach But does it really or does it just become an uncomfortable topic that can be too easy to if it's #otalk |
| Ayieshia Rose @ARose_StudentOT @OT_rach @_rachelOT @MOHOspark I need to read this book!! #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Thought to myself is this appropriate but I’m going to say it, If men bleed out of their penises for 4 days a month, Would we pay tax on products to help? still have to fight for equality when it comes to time off to deal with the symptoms of a cycle? 😬 #otalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach RT @shirleypearceot: @OT_rach Most topics are only work-related specialisms but this one affects / has affected most of us directly. #OTalk |
| OT Sophie @OTSophie @OT_rach @MaisieHill_ Loved that book and wish I had read it about 20 years ago!! Any other books people would recommend? #OTalk |
| Ayieshia Rose @ARose_StudentOT @OTSophie @KatieCMajor @OT_rach I don’t think it’s progressed much! I know the charity I’m a part of go into schools to address the topic of menstrual health conditions, period poverty etc. And just try to break the taboo around menstrual health in general #OTalk |
| OT Sophie @OTSophie @ARose_StudentOT @KatieCMajor @OT_rach Well that's such important work!! Which charity is that? #OTalk |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ That’s why @OT_rach is part of our team, she’s a super star!! #otalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach @beckycooper___ @EllenChisman They are amazing, going to keep on trying with mine. Practice makes perfect. #otalk |
| Ayieshia Rose @ARose_StudentOT First time joining in #OTalk and I’ve loved every minute! Such an important topic addressed tonight as well as being one I’m very passionate about |
| Ayieshia Rose @ARose_StudentOT RT @shirleypearceot: @OT_rach Most topics are only work-related specialisms but this one affects / has affected most of us directly. #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach I first discovered what the menstrual cup was, when colouring in my feminist activity book! #otalk a meaningful occupation that taught me so much! https://t.co/L3Td9htnlG |
 | Kelly M @OTontheTracks RT @OTalk_: Three facts to remember about #Otalk 1. It’s pronounced O TALK (not OT Talk) 2. Always put the hashtag #OTalk in every tweet, when joining in the conversation or tweeting about #Otalk - it’s the hashtag that connects the conversation. 3. It’s great free weekly CPD! https://t.co/YldgxJ3UvF |
| Josie @josiejo_OT @OTalk_ @OT_rach Thanks @OT_rach for a very interesting #otalk 👍💜 |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach The blog with next weeks #Otalk is up and ready for you to read! @OTJme, @BeccasheltonOT, @LyndsaycourtOT, will be hosting: |
| Ayieshia Rose @ARose_StudentOT @KatieCMajor I completely agree! Could be here all night discussing it #Otalk |
| Ayieshia Rose @ARose_StudentOT @EllenChisman Such an insightful discussion tonight incorporating so many factors of menstrual health which are all so important to address within occupational therapy practice! I will definitely be taking this topic forward into practice both as a student OT and when I’m qualified #OTalk |
 | Becca Shelton @BeccaSheltonOT RT @OTJme: We’re hosting our first @OTalk_ next Tuesday and we are all super excited. Please join us and get involved with the discussion! See you there! @LyndsayCourtOT @BeccaSheltonOT #paediatric #childrens #OccupationalTherapist |
| Ayieshia Rose @ARose_StudentOT @OT_rach There is so much more that needs addressing in the workplace in regards to menstrual health! I’ve had so many arguments with a previous manager because he didn’t believe the severity of my condition at the time and didn’t see how it would impact upon me doing my job #OTalk |
| Ayieshia Rose @ARose_StudentOT @OT_rach But then on the opposite side of the spectrum, my last placement were incredible with supporting me (e.g. making sure I was close to a toilet, letting me have control over my diary, flexible working etc.) (1) #OTalk |
| Ayieshia Rose @ARose_StudentOT @OT_rach and made an effort to understand my condition and how this might affect my engagement on placement (2) #OTalk |
 | Carolina C 🏳️🌈 @colourful_ot @OT_rach I missed tonight's chat but this reminds me of this project I read about! https://t.co/MdLmXl1qey #OTalk |
| Ayieshia Rose @ARose_StudentOT @OT_rach I too prefer pads as tampons can cause too much pain due to my endometriosis. However, as well as organic pads (without all the nasty chemicals) for anyone who struggles with sensitivity, you can also get washable pads which are more environmentally friendly 🌿 #OTalk |
 | Kelly S (She/Her) @KellyOT RT @OT_rach: Question 2) From your own experiences of having a menstrual cycle or from knowing someone that does, what impact does it have on engagement in occupations that you need to or want to do? #OTalk |
| Kelly S (She/Her) @KellyOT RT @ARose_StudentOT: @OT_rach There is so much more that needs addressing in the workplace in regards to menstrual health! I’ve had so many arguments with a previous manager because he didn’t believe the severity of my condition at the time and didn’t see how it would impact upon me doing my job #OTalk |
 | OT_Expert♥️ @OT_Expert RT @chloe_kitto: @OT_rach #OTalk Yes, every female patient. I work in chronic/complex pain and when I use the COPM for assessment I ask about “periods, sex and bum wiping” specifically citing that they can be part of the OT plan but rarely do people tend to volunteer this at first assessment. |
| Ayieshia Rose @ARose_StudentOT @ot_hollyc @OT_rach Your menstrual cycle has a massive impact on your bowel etc. Causing all sorts of problems which certainly impact on occupational engagment and like you said mental and physical health and well-being #OTalk |
| OT_Expert♥️ @OT_Expert RT @colourful_ot: @OT_rach I missed tonight's chat but this reminds me of this project I read about! https://t.co/MdLmXl1qey #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach This is making me think, when we teach OT students about the impact of impairment, this would be a great example for students to explore as those that identify as females will be able to relate and reflect on, how their cycle impacts on their engagement in occupations #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach @BillWongOT Why is it not addressed? #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Really interesting, as managing a cycle is an occupation, and a natural, process. medical model? #otalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach RT @chloe_kitto: @OT_rach #OTalk Just thinking about it some more...most people are open to OT interventions for sex and bum wiping, but I’ve very rarely had a patient prioritise menstrual/menopause management for OT, as they seek medical management for this. Interesting.... |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach You missed the #Otalk hashtag here, plus I’m just catching up. |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach @FarNorthOT Interesting that not coping with the effects your cycle has on your body is seen as challenging behaviour! #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Just catching up on all the tweets ( I missed so much). Thankyou for your input #PCOS is not something I have come across, so will need to do some reading. #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Obesity rehab! Interesting would like to learn more about this, fancy hosting an #Otalk on the subject? |
 | Fen 🍋 Lemonsky 🍍 @organiclemon Thanks Rachel what specialist area do you work in ? |
 | 🇺🇦Georgia Vine @GeorgiaVineOT @OT_rach My menstural cycle makes me a lot more fatigue. This certainly does impact my occupations as I struggle to be as productive as I would like to be for example I may have to stop doing a piece of work and leave it until the next day. #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach @organiclemon I’m clinically obese myself, and currently looking at how this is connected to the occupations I engage in. Trying to work on ways to improve my health rather than focus on being thin or looking like what Society expects. Big role for OT here, but I Might be bias! #otalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach @organiclemon Yes, it’s making me think about someone I did a lot of work with last year! #OTalk she said I was the only one that addressed her obesity with judgment. |
 | Shan @Shan_OT @OT_rach For women with #uterinefibroids periods can be debilitating. Heavy bleeding, pain, missed work/study, irregular periods, lack of access to adequate toilet facilities etc. Such conditions are often brushed over by medics so not surprising theirs a lack of input from AHPs. #OTalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @OT_rach The primary reason is that our treatment goals never target this. #otalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach RT @Shan_OT: @OT_rach For women with #uterinefibroids periods can be debilitating. Heavy bleeding, pain, missed work/study, irregular periods, lack of access to adequate toilet facilities etc. Such conditions are often brushed over by medics so not surprising theirs a lack of input from AHPs. #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach #otalk hashtag was missed |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @OT_rach Nope for last question. There is a con in setting up a goal for this area in my setting- because even if the evaluating therapist is at the facility consistently, it is not easy to get other staff (esp. ones trying to help out from elsewhere) to consistently follow thru. #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @OT_rach And also in my setting, patients don’t get to see the same OT staff almost always during the course of a plan of care. #otalk |
| Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT @OT_rach The bigger these facilities are, the more unlikely patients will have one consistent OT staff during the course of a plan of care. #otalk |
| OT_Expert♥️ @OT_Expert RT @EllenChisman: Been really good to have an open conversation about this. Thank you! Definitely got me thinking about addressing this in my practice - also good reminders/points about menopause, other considerations e.g. transgender and conditions PCOS etc. Thank you everyone! #otalk |
| Teoh Jou Yin @teohjouyin @OT_rach Sure! I presented on this at WFOT 2014 Yokohama and have gone on to do guest lectures for unis. I have material. :) #OTalk |
| Suzanne K @Suzie_kidsOT RT @colourful_ot: @OT_rach I missed tonight's chat but this reminds me of this project I read about! https://t.co/MdLmXl1qey #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Putting the # in so others can see what you have said #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach @teohjouyin That would be amazing you can apply to host a chat here, this year we have 19th Nov 10th and 17th Dec free next year most Tuesday (apart from 1st tues of the month are free) #otalk https://t.co/tueXPqMU6Z |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Sorry to read this. #otalk - I assume it’s covered, under The equality act? But so much needs to be done. |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Addding the # so people can see your contributions #otalk |
| Ayieshia Rose @ARose_StudentOT @OT_rach It is covered by the Equality Act but I think the taboo around menstrual health conditions stops managers (especially men from my experience) making an effort to understand the nature of a condition and what they can do to support you in the workplace #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach RT @josiejo_OT: @OTalk_ @OT_rach Thanks @OT_rach for a very interesting #otalk 👍💜 |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach RT @ARose_StudentOT: First time joining in #OTalk and I’ve loved every minute! Such an important topic addressed tonight as well as being one I’m very passionate about |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach @ARose_StudentOT Hope you will come back. And do think about hosting a chat in the future https://t.co/tueXPqMU6Z #OTalk |
 | Catherine Gray OT @CGray_OT I'm sorry I missed such an interesting #OTalk last night. Having #EDS I experience more frequent dislocations and increased fatigue during menses. Luckily I have been on the pill and not had a period for 9 years which improved my QoL significantly. |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Don’t think we touch on the cost of looking after your menstrual cycle? This might be an area to look at when working on budgeting skills with the patient. #OTalk |
| Catherine Gray OT @CGray_OT I work in both perinatal mental health and youth mental health and its a vital area of self care that occupational therapists should discuss. #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach RT @CGray_OT: I work in both perinatal mental health and youth mental health and its a vital area of self care that occupational therapists should discuss. #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach I know there a grow campaign about the menopause in the workplace, but I feel it needs to go further. #OTalk |
| Shan @Shan_OT RT @OT_rach: Sorry to read this. #otalk - I assume it’s covered, under The equality act? But so much needs to be done. |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach @OTSophie @MaisieHill_ This year invisible women, and it’s not about the Burka, and the guilty feminist. Are my must reads. Along with period power of course. #otalk #Feminism |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Still so much to read about last nights #OTalk I’m still catching up, but I must get out in bed and have a shower now. |
| Shan @Shan_OT RT @OT_rach: Question 4) What are the possible interventions we could engage our clients in to enable them to manage the occupation of their dealing with their period? #OTalk |
| Shan @Shan_OT @OT_rach Again important to work holistically when addressing lifestyle changes and coping strategies to avoid focusing solely on the physical #OTalk |
| Shirley Pearce @shirleypearceot @OT_rach @Shan_OT The Equality Act does not address attitudes unfortunately. #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Absolutely!!! |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach #OTalk |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach #OTalk that’s the one I use, they’re also ethical and don’t share your data. |
| Ms Rachel Booth-Gardiner 💚 @OT_rach Did you join in last nights #otalk? Why not complete a reflection about it? https://t.co/Hb3Ss8SiI1 |
| #OTalk @OTalk_ RT @OT_rach: Did you join in last nights #otalk? Why not complete a reflection about it? https://t.co/Hb3Ss8SiI1 |
| Holly C @ot_hollyc RT @GullanJanelle: We often see and experience menstruation as an occupational inhibitor; love how some of this conversation has reflected on menstruation also being an occupational enabler when we track, identify strengths and lean into these during our cycle #OTalk |
 | Dr Amanda-Jane Wood @AmandaJaneWood2 I couldn’t agree more @OT_rach. It is an incredibly difficult period in a woman’s life and we do not factor symptoms as cognitive difficulties into the work place. We must fight for acceptance |
 | BIGSPD @BIG_SPD RT @Keirwales: I'm going. Will link it in with an #Otalk in September and hopefully an OT Hub webinar too. Really looking forward to spending time thinking about how OTs in this area can link up more Let me know if you've booked because of me. Free ☕☕ vouchers! https://t.co/t0xUa4fIGh |
 | Pathak Durgesh @PathakDurgesh5 RT @OT_rach: Did you join in last nights #otalk? Why not complete a reflection about it? https://t.co/Hb3Ss8SiI1 |
| #HelloMyNameIs Carolyn @CeeCeeOT RT @OT_rach: Did you join in last nights #otalk? Why not complete a reflection about it? https://t.co/Hb3Ss8SiI1 |
 | Elsa Loissel @elsasci @OT_rach Really bad insomnia - as in, falling asleep around 6am. Every month like clockwork, for two or three nights in a row. I can deal with the heightened sensitivity, lack of concentration, increased clumsiness, but the lack of sleep is hard to handle #OTalk |
 | UHD Therapies @UHDTherapies RT @Pooletherapies: @OTjme @BeccasheltonOT and @LyndsaycourtOT are hosting an @OTalk_ next Tuesday (27th August) from 8 pm - 9 pm. Their focus is on 'Evidenced Based Practice and Approaches to Intervention'. Please get involved in this CPD opportunity. #OTalk #Occupationaltherapy |
 | Sarah Reynolds @SReynoldsOT RT @OTJme: We’re hosting our first @OTalk_ next Tuesday and we are all super excited. Please join us and get involved with the discussion! See you there! @LyndsayCourtOT @BeccaSheltonOT #paediatric #childrens #OccupationalTherapist |
 | Hilary Hall @HilaryHallAHP RT @Pooletherapies: @OTjme @BeccasheltonOT and @LyndsaycourtOT are hosting an @OTalk_ next Tuesday (27th August) from 8 pm - 9 pm. Their focus is on 'Evidenced Based Practice and Approaches to Intervention'. Please get involved in this CPD opportunity. #OTalk #Occupationaltherapy |
 | Sophie Maynard @SophieMaynard8 Having a look over yesterday's #otalk my intermittent signal and frankly being too tired means I keep missing them! |
| Sophie Maynard @SophieMaynard8 @_rachelOT @OTSophie @feministOT @OT_rach Whilst on SSRIs I started using an app (mostly for convenience) to track my cycle, mood & energy levels etc & found a distinguished pattern.. I came off the SSRIs & started searching different methods but Doc still thinks meds are the only answer for me 🤷 #OTalk |
 | Marissa_OT @Marissa_OT Just had a read through #OTalk ... a really interesting topic and such a great variation of ideas! |
| Catherine Gray OT @CGray_OT @OT_rach Mine completely stopped, however I still experience so differences in a cycle in terms of mood, joint elasticity and increase in pain and fatigue. But not as bad as when I'm not on a hormonal contraception that stops my period. #OTalk |
| Marissa_OT @Marissa_OT I've actually never thought of OTs having input in the area of menstrual cycles but it's certainly something to think about #OTalk |
| Marissa_OT @Marissa_OT Even though I work with males at the moment, I'll definitely keep that knowledge in mind! #OTalk |
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