OT 120: Foundations of Occupational Therapy: Recent Episodes
U of S OT 120
Danielle Sbeglia: The Kawa Model focuses on the importance in the relationship between the person and the environment and it is a way to describe how occupational therapists help individuals surpass difficult circumstances throughout their life.
References: Michael K. Iwama, Nicole A. Thomson, Rona M. Macdonald, Michael K. Iwama, Nicole A. Thomson & Rona M. Macdonald (2009) The Kawa model: The power of culturally responsive occupational therapy, Disability and Rehabilitation, 31:14, 1125-1135, DOI: 10.1080/09638280902773711
Caroline Brawley: Going through a major life change? Adapt through occupation to master your new environment!
Reference:
Grajo. L. C. (2019). Theory of occupational adaptation. In B. A. B. Schell & G. Gillen (Eds.), Willard & Spackman's occupational therapy (13th ed., pp. 633-642). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
Brooke Cooney: Chapter 44 introduces occupational adaptation and includes the theory behind levels of engagement and participation by using cognitive, sensorimotor, and psychosocial capacities.
Reference:
Grajo, L. (2019). Theory of occupational adaptation. In B. A. B. Schell & G. Gillen (Eds.), Willard & Spackman's occupational therapy (13th ed., pp. 633-642). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
Erin Kiernan. The episode explains the four different ecological models and how the environment plays a role in forming one’s identity
Brown, C. E. (2019). Ecological Models in Occupational Therapy. In B. A. B. Schell & G. Gillen (Eds.), Willard & Spackman's occupational therapy (13th ed., pp. 622-632). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer
Grace Okrepkie: This episode discusses four Ecological Models that illustrate the value of a person/client and how his or her environment and occupation can influence said identity.
Brown, C. E. (2019). Ecological Models in Occupational Therapy. In B. A. B. Schell & G. Gillen (Eds.), Willard & Spackman's occupational therapy (13th ed., pp. 622-632). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer
Mackenzie Longo: This episode gives a brief summary of the most widely used model in occupational therapy, the Model of Human Occupation.
Reference:
Forsyth, Kristy et al. (2019). The Model of Human Occupation. In B. A. B. Schell & G. Gillen (Eds.), Willard & Spackman's occupational therapy (13th ed., pp. 601-621). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
Kelly Parker. This episode is an introduction to the Model of Human Occupation.
Reference
Forsyth, K. et al. (2019). The Model of Human Occupation. In B. A. B. Schell & G. Gillen (Eds.), Willard & Spackman’s occupational therapy (13th ed., pp. 601-621). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
Elizabeth Flewelling: Here is some quick background knowledge on occupational therapy that helps explain where theories came from.
Whittacker, J. (2019 November 6). Intro to Theory Lesson [Video] Loom. Retrieved from https://www.loom.com/share/7cdc9a72ec264f50a1b7e536cb765673
Erin Wheeler: Take a look at all the aspects that theory has to offer for the profession of occupational therapy!
Reference:
Whittaker, J. (2019, October). Intro to Theory Lecture [https://desire2learn.scranton.edu/d2l/le/content/70182/viewContent/1324208/View]. Loom.
Morgan Yurchuk: Learn a quick introduction to the topic of ethical practice and how practitioners choose their courses of action. This will help to understand what to focus on in this section to allow for a guide in any ethical dilemma occupational therapists may face.
American Occupational Therapy Association. (2015). Occupational therapy code of ethics (2015). American Journal of Occupational Therapy,69(Suppl. 3), 6913410030. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2015.696S03
Doherty, R.F. (2019). Ethical Practice. In B. A. B. Schell & G. Gillen (Eds.), Willard & Spackman's occupational therapy (13th ed., pp. 513-525). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
Emily Krasnickas: The Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics provides a foundation for client-centered occupational therapy practice.
American Occupational Therapy Association. (2015). Occupational therapy code of ethics (2015). American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 69(Suppl. 3), 6913410030. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2015.696S03
Katherine Posillico:
This podcast describes the levels of education and training for future occupational therapists.
O'Brien, J. C., & Hussey, S. M. (2018). From student to practitioner: Educational preparation and certification. Introduction to occupational therapy (5th ed.) Elsevier.
Breanne Dolphin: In this episode, the baseline differences between occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and occupational therapy aides is discussed and students are asked to engage in the reading to understand the specific educational requirements for each category.
O'Brien, J. C. (2018). From student to practitioner: Educational preparation and certification. In Introduction to occupational therapy (5th ed., pp. 50-56). St. Louis, MI: Elsevier.
Julia Higgins: Disability is a tough term to define, but why is it so important that we try to define it?
Adams J. A., (2019). Disability, community, culture, and identity. In B. A. Boyt Schell, & G. Gillen (Eds.), Willard and Spackman’s occupational therapy (13th ed., pp. 256-266). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer
Sara Dombrowski- Chapter 21 introduces disability and the community and culture contexts of those who are disabled, stressing the importance of being accepting, non-biased occupational therapists.
Reference- White, J. A., (2019). Disability, community, culture, and identity. In B. A. B. Schell & G. Gillen (Eds.), Willard & Spackman’s occupational therapy (13th ed., pp. 256-282). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
Alex Scelsi: This podcast episode gives a brief look into chapter 19 in your occupational therapy textbooks. it talks about a few recommended tips when reading the chapter, as well as a quick summary on how culture intertwines with occupational therapy.
References: Black, R., M. (2019). Culture, diversity, and culturally effective care. In B. A. B. Schell & G. Gillen (Eds.), Willard & Spackman's occupational therapy (13th ed., pp. 223- 239). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer
Rosa Azzato: Get a glimpse into the false assumptions you may have about culture and how it relates to occupational therapy, which will be addressed in chapter 19 of the class textbook.
Black, R. M. (2019). Culture, diversity, and culturally effective care. In B. A. B. Boyt Schell & G. Gillen (Eds.), Willard and Spackman’s occupational therapy (13th ed., pp. 223-239). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
Clare Farrell: This podcast will help guide you through Chapter 20 in your textbook and give some helpful tips to better understand the social, economic and political factors that go into one's occupational performance.
Reference
Lysack, C., & Adamo, D. (2019). Social, economic, and political factors that influence occupational performance. In B. A. B Schell & G. Gillen (Eds.), William & Spackman’s occupational therapy (13thed., pp. 240-252 ). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
Ryann Betancourt: Chapter 20 focuses on how social, economic, and political factors can have a large impact either positively or negatively on a client's performance.
References:
Lysack, C., & Adamo, D. (2019). Social, economic, and political factors that influence occupational performance. In B. A. B Schell & G. Gillen (Eds.), William & Spackman’s occupational therapy (13thed., pp. 240-252 ). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
Danielle DePasquale: Have you ever wondered how occupational therapy came about? Here's an introduction to our wonderful profession.
Christiansen, C. H. & Haertl, K. L., (2019). A contextual history of occupational therapy . In B. A. Boyt Schell & G. Gillen (Eds.) Willard and Spackman's occupational therapy (13th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
Jenna Hunsicker- A preview of chapter 21 for future OT students at the University of Scranton which discusses disability, community, culture, and identity, and how they are all factors that contribute to the client as a whole. Reference: White, J. (2019). Disability, Community, Culture, and Identity. In B.A.B. Schell & Gillen (Eds.), Willard & Spackman’s occupational therapy (13th ed, pp. 251- 282). Philadelphia, PA: Walters Kluwer.
Kayla Creagh: Learn how important it is to recognize the client's values, beliefs, spirituality, and religion so an occupational therapist can provide them with skills they will use in their daily lives.
Reference:
Billock, C. (2019). Personal values, beliefs, and spirituality. In B. A. B. Schell & G. Gillen (Eds.), Willard & Spackman's occupational therapy (13th ed., pp. 310-318). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
Jessica Opsal: respecting a client's values and beliefs and finding spiritual occupations episode. Billock, C. (2019). Personal values, beliefs, and spirituality. In B. A. B. Schell & G. Gillen (Eds.), Willard & Spackman's occupational therapy (13th ed., pp 310-317). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
Morgan Hughes: This episode provides a brief look into what patterns of occupation are, how they contribute to life balance, and how occupational therapists work to ensure that clients’ occupational patterns enhance their health and well-being.
Matuska, K., & Barrett, K. (2019). Patterns of occupation. In B. A. Boyt Schell & G. Gillen (Eds.), Willard and Spackman’s occupational therapy (13th ed., pp. 212-222). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
Samantha Mauceri: This podcast will talk to you about the Patterns of Occupation. You will learn about how roles, habits, rituals, and life balance effect every individual in a different way.
Matuska, K., Barrett, K. (2019). Patterns of Occupation. In B. A. B. Schell & G. Gillen (Eds.), Willard and Spackman's occupational therapy (13th ed., pp. 212-222). Philadelphia, PA: Welters Kluwer
Michaelene Kulig: This episode talks about occupational science, and how it plays an important role in the field of OT.
Wright-St., V. A., & Hocking, C. (2019). Occupational science. In B. A. B. School & G. Gillen (Eds.) William & Spackman's occupational therapy (13th ed., pp. 124-139). Philadelphia, PA: Welters Kluwer.
Andrea Velez: Chapter 9 looks into the complexities of being human and transforming the study of occupation into evidence-based occupation.
Reference: Wright-St., V. A., & Hocking, C. (2019). Occupational science. In B. A. B. School & G. Gillen (Eds.) William & Spackman's occupational therapy (13th ed., pp. 124-139). Philadelphia, PA: Welters Kluwer.
Jessica Grimsland: Find out the direct relationship between well-being and occupations!
Hocking, C., (2019). Contribution of Occupation to Health and Well-Being. In B. A. B Schell & G. Gillen (Eds.), William & Spackman's Occupational Therapy 13th ed. (pp. 113-123). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
Jaclyn Goodman: This episode gives a brief summary on Chapter 8 which explains the effects of occupation on someone's health and well-being.
References:
Hocking, C. (2019). Contribution of occupation to health and well-being.
In B. A. Schell, G. Gillen, (Eds.), Willard and Spackman’s Occupational Therapy
(pp. 113-123). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer.
Kristen LeFebvre: This episode gives some insight to the professional organizations that advance, support, and regulate occupational therapy around the world.
Reference:
Phipps, S., & Coppola, S. (2019). Occupational therapy professional organizations. In B.A.B. Schell & G. Gillen (Eds.) Willard & Spackman's occupational therapy (13th ed., pp. 71-83). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
Sara Devereux: This episode discusses what professional organizations are within occupational therapy, but focuses mainly on the AOTA and the WFOT
Phipps, S., & Coppola, S. (2019) Occupational Therapy Professional Organizations. In B.A.B. Schell & G. Gillen (Eds.), Willard & Spackman's occupational therapy (13th ed., pp. 71-83). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
Katie Winslow- Practice areas expand way beyond hospitals and schools. In this podcast you will be given a small intro to the many different practice areas you can work in. I hope this podcast leaves you interested in learning about all the unique practice areas Occupational Therapy has to offer.
Smith, Y. J., Cornella, E., & Williams, N. (2013). Working with populations from a refugee background: An opportunity to enhance the occupational therapy educational experience. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 61(1), 20–27. https://doi:10.1111/1440- 1630.12037
Lea Grant: Most people think of Occupational Therapists working in hospitals or school but where else can they work? Listen to hear some other practice areas occupational therapist work in
Scaffa, M. E., Gerardi, S., Herzberg, G., & McColl, M. A. (2006). The Role of Occupational Therapy in Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 60(6), 642-9. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.60.6.642
Kasey Samalot: This episode offers some of the important aspects of contemporary occupational therapy practice, highlighting my personal favorite: Client-centered care.
References:
Schell, B. A. B., Gillen, G., Coppola, S. (2019).Contemporary occupational therapy practice. In B. A. B. Shell & G. Gillen (Eds.), Willard & Spackman’s occupational therapy (13thed., pp. 50). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
Occupational Therapists Without Borders. (n.d.). OT quotes. Retrieved from http://otwithoutborders.com/occupational-therapy-quotes---ot-without-borders.
Alyssa Segnello
The episode gives a brief summary of chapter four and how the different practices and terminology help shape the profession of occupational therapy.
References:
Schell B. A. B., Gillen G. & Coppola S. (2019). Contemporary occupational therapy practice. In B. A. Boyt Schell & G. Gillen (Eds.), Willard and Spackman’s occupational therapy (13th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
Miranda Hanson: Learn about the importance of scholarship in occupational therapy and how one can be scholarly in their practice. Cohen, H. S. (2019). Scholarship in Occupational Therapy. In B. A. B Schell & G. Guillén (Eds.), Willard & Spackman’s occupational therapy (13th ed., pp. 84-97). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer
Lily Nowak: In the field of occupational therapy there may be times where you are unsure of yourself, don’t be. Ask questions, do your research, and embrace new ideas, this is what it means to be a scholarly therapist. Cohen, H. S. (2019). Scholarship in Occupational Therapy. In B. A. B. Schell & G. Gillen (Eds.) Willard and Spackman’s occupational therapy (13th ed.)(pp. 84-97). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer
Erin Quinn: This episode describes APA formatting, which will become your new best friend at Scranton! It explains some of the tips and tricks that are helpful to know before writing with APA style references.
Publication manual of the American Psychological Association, . (2020) (7th ed.). doi: https://doi.org/10.1037/0000165-000
Megan Vecere: APA format is very precise and probably new to most of you future OTs, but follow these tips and tricks and become a pro at writing all your papers this year.
Reference: The American Psychological Association. (2020). The publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). Https://doi.org/10.1037/0000165-000.
Julia Kulpa: Occupations are the foundation of occupational therapy and are practiced throughout each and every person's daily life.
Johnson, K. R., & Dickie, V. (2019). What is occupation? In B. A. B. School & G. Gillen (Eds.) William & Spackman's occupational therapy (13th ed., pp. 2-10). Philadelphia, PA: Welters Kluwer.
Jessica Hackney discusses the importance of occupation in occupational therapy.
Johnson, K. R., & Dickie, V. (2019). What is Occupation? In B. A. B. S Hell & G. Gillen (Eds.), Willard & Spackman’s occupational therapy (13th ed., pp. 2-10). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.