Blogs about Occupational Therapy Fieldwork

2007-10-17 22:32  Day 8/10 of Adult Physical Dysfunction Level I Occupational Therapy Fieldwork!
Day 8/10 of Adult Physical Dysfunction Level I Occupational Therapy Fieldwork! I've been hearing some hilarious stuff lately! I had one patient (CVA) tell me she was brought to the hospital just because she was extremely constipated! I had another one tell me that me and my OT supervisor were "twins". I've also been hearing stuff broadcast over the nurse station speaker from the call button - things like "I need to go Number Two Extremely Urgently!" - or "I need help! I need EVERYTHING!" -  okay …
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2007-10-11 02:41  Day 3/10 of Adult Phys Dys Level I Fieldwork
Today was a tiring day! It started at 7am with the ADL rounds...helping people get up, brush their teeth, hair, bathe, etc. I saw more private parts this morning than I think I've seen in my entire life! It seemed like many of our patients were anxious/depressed/agitated today. It really hurts my heart to not be able to help with the cause of their agitation, because typically it is not something alleviated by occupational therapy! In fact, it is often something that can't be helped, period. Tod …
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