What a lively and stimulating debate. Thanks Occhaters. Please feel free to add thoughts to the comments.
The discussion was sparked by this Powers Dirette, Diane Ph.D., OTL (2013) “Letter from the Editor: Let’s Talk about Function,”The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy: Vol. 1: Iss. 3, Article 1. Available at: http://scholarworks.wmich.edu/ojot/vol1/iss3/1
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Evening all, ready to #occhat and debate language. Shall we start like a debate. Hands up function/ Hands up occupation.Will review at end. |
| BillWongOT |
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hello everyone! 🙂 #occhat |
| francescaabrown |
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@OTtwehytweets no worries, glad it worked! Hoping to join in #occhat #otalk inbetween study! |
| kirstyes |
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@OTalk_Occhat Occupation for me at the start (get me replying to myself) #occhat |
| Bethanhc |
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Occupation! Hello – my first #occhat |
| Maria_Markland |
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@OTalk_Occhat Hands up occupaiton! 🙂 Hello everyone! #occhat |
| BillWongOT |
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@OTalk_Occhat I will go with function. #occhat |
| OTalk_Occhat |
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“@Bethanhc: Occupation! Hello – my first #occhat” welcome Bethan. |
| Maria_Markland |
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@Bethanhc Hello! 🙂 Hope you enjoy it #occhat |
| robbrooks_uk |
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@OTalk_Occhat occupation #occhat |
| Helen_otuk |
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#occhat if I must choose between occupation and function (only options) then I would go with OCCUPATION. |
| BillWongOT |
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@OTalk_Occhat in order to do that, my OT sessions touched on resume, CV, cover letter, job interview skills, etc. #occhat 2/2 |
| Bethanhc |
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Function is inadequate. PTs and others concentrate on function. Function – utilitarian. Occupation includes meaning. #occhat |
| Maria_Markland |
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@OTalk_Occhat @Helen_otuk #occhat I think using the word occupation, then explaining it. |
| OTalk_Occhat |
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RT @Bethanhc: Function is inadequate. PTs and others concentrate on function. Function – utilitarian. Occupation includes meaning. #occhat |
| Symbolic_Life |
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Occupation is the meaning to function. Function a component of action? Would we be selling ourselves short? #occhat |
| OTalk_Occhat |
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RT @Maria_Markland: @OTalk_Occhat @Helen_otuk #occhat I think using the word occupation, then explaining it. |
| francescaabrown |
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@OTalk_Occhat hmm I say occupation, but non-ot folk seem to understand function better- not all, but a lot #occhat |
| robbrooks_uk |
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@Bethanhc totally agree occupation = meaning and purpose #occhat |
| Helen_otuk |
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@DebLants hi Debbie, it is #occhat this evening. Discussion on language, occupation v function. http://t.co/oIxpKdhm8A |
| Symbolic_Life |
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I also think function is a component of occupation. Not a wholesome term. Occ is complex! (Creek,2003) #occhat |
| OTalk_Occhat |
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@robbrooks_uk thanks for joining in, care to share why? #occhat |
| OTsinlondon |
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@Maria_Markland @OTalk_Occhat @Helen_otuk Whichever one used, probably needs more explanation #occhat |
| Bethanhc |
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Occupation includes function – occupational performance and engagement. #occhat |
| francescaabrown |
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RT @Symbolic_Life: I also think function is a component of occupation. Not a wholesome term. Occ is complex! (Creek,2003) #occhat |
| Symbolic_Life |
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@robbrooks_uk @Bethanhc Nice to see we are on the same page 🙂 #occhat |
| BillWongOT |
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@Symbolic_Life good question. I think sometimes we unconsciously do it when we try to explain what we do. #occhat |
| Helen_otuk |
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@BillWongOT are they intermediate goals to achieve your LTG which is more occupation focussed? #Occhat |
| DebLants |
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#occhat Hi Everyone! (I always hashtag the wrong thing!) |
| kirstyes |
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RT @Bethanhc: Occupation includes function – occupational performance and engagement. #occhat |
| Symbolic_Life |
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@BillWongOT I agree. We are however, experts of the term occupation I usually explain it with roles / survival / meaning. It depends #occhat |
| Helen_otuk |
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Yes, I feel it is limiting. MT @TherapistOT: #occhat Function tends to loose the transaction & locates a problem in the person |
| Bethanhc |
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Function typically based on medical model ideals, enabling people to perform to a “normal” standard. #occhat |
| OTsinlondon |
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@Symbolic_Life By simplifying our language too much are we simplifying our role also? Does that follow through to our actions? #occhat |
| robbrooks_uk |
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@OTalk_Occhat function implies a set way of doing something while occupation implies unique and meaningful #occhat |
| OTalk_Occhat |
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@DebLants we like to keep everyone on their toes #occhat |
| Helen_otuk |
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Good Q RT @Symbolic_Life Occupation is the meaning to function. Function a component of action? Would we be selling ourselves short? #occhat |
| Dai2584 |
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@Symbolic_Life #occhat I agree with function being a compotent of occupation: |
| OTalk_Occhat |
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RT @Helen_otuk: Yes, I feel it is limiting. MT @TherapistOT: #occhat Function tends to loose the transaction & locates a problem in the per… |
| TherapistOT |
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#occhat Body Function is a component part of ICF but I chime more with participation |
| BillWongOT |
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@Helen_otuk some of them yes. some of them no. #occhat |
| Helen_otuk |
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solutions? RT @francescaabrown: hmm I say occupation, but non-ot folk seem to understand function better- not all, but a lot #occhat |
| Maria_Markland |
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RT @robbrooks_uk: @OTalk_Occhat function implies a set way of doing something while occupation implies unique and meaningful #occhat |
| Helen_otuk |
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RT @OTsinlondon: @Maria_Markland @OTalk_Occhat @Helen_otuk Whichever one used, probably needs more explanation #occhat |
| kirstyes |
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@Helen_otuk @TherapistOT Very good point, would this limit focus on personal factors and not environmental/occupational ones #occhat |
| Symbolic_Life |
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@OTsinlondon Possibly. is OTs in the medical setting focusing on occupation or function? Service standard impact on our philosophy? #occhat |
| OTalk_Occhat |
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RT @robbrooks_uk: @OTalk_Occhat function implies a set way of doing something while occupation implies unique and meaningful #occhat |
| Sibellgul |
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When I carry my assessments,clients state how they cannot carry out their occupation/s and affect them not functional disability #occhat |
| Bethanhc |
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Function- helpful for health literacy but could alienate those with affirmative disability orientation who don’t want to be “fixed” #occhat |
| Dai2584 |
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@Symbolic_Life #occhat Ironing now thats an occupation with meaning 4 me I can function i.e. I can do it but the meaning etc is much more |
| OTsinlondon |
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@Maria_Markland Usually use occupation as follow on from OT as even a lot people coming to see us not sure what it is or all about #occhat |
| BillWongOT |
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@Symbolic_Life @OTsinlondon I also think that perhaps they maybe influenced by the educators they had when they were students. #occhat |
| Maria_Markland |
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@Helen_otuk @francescaabrown We can explain occupation. If they have different meanings it may be even more important to explain #occhat |
| Helen_otuk |
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RT @robbrooks_uk: @OTalk_Occhat function implies a set way of doing something while occupation implies unique and meaningful #occhat |
| Helen_otuk |
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RT @Dai2584: @Symbolic_Life #occhat I agree with function being a compotent of occupation: |
| Dai2584 |
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@Symbolic_Life #occhat well said |
| Sibellgul |
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During my assessments,clients state how they cannot carry out their occupation/s and how it affects them not functional disability #occhat |
| kirstyes |
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@Dai2584 @Symbolic_Life Do you want to do mine then ;o) #occhat |
| Bethanhc |
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@Symbolic_Life I think you are right – about where OT is. Function is too medical – I want to engage in life, not just function. #occhat |
| OTsinlondon |
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@Maria_Markland Then from Occupation down to function and/or activities we need/ want to do in life and how to do them better. #occhat |
| OTalk_Occhat |
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RT @TherapistOT: #occhat Body Function is a component part of ICF but I chime more with participation |
| DebLants |
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@robbrooks_uk @OTalk_Occhat #occhat I think occupation also implies the idea of an outcome to action/behaviour, rather than simply ableness |
| Dai2584 |
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@kirstyes Im honestly fantastic at it. 6 years in the army lol #occhat |
| Helen_otuk |
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and mine? RT @kirstyes: @Dai2584 @Symbolic_Life Do you want to do mine then ;o) #occhat |
| robbrooks_uk |
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should a client function in the kitchen or participate in kitchen occupations? #occhat |
| Bethanhc |
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@BillWongOT Roll on occupation-focused educators then! What about occupation-focused service users? #occhat |
| Symbolic_Life |
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@robbrooks_uk depends on the meaning to them? Do they want to function there? #occhat |
| OTsinlondon |
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@Symbolic_Life medical setting focused on function for sure, often no time to squeeze in occupation! #occhat |
| Bethanhc |
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@robbrooks_uk I would say participate or engage in kitchen occupations. #occhat |
| GillyGorry |
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RT @Helen_otuk: #occhat if I must choose between occupation and function (only options) then I would go with OCCUPATION. |
| GillyGorry |
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@Helen_otuk me too.. We are not functional therapists..#occhat |
| Symbolic_Life |
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@OTsinlondon are we then role blurring? if you provide occ focus from the start surely this would support valued outcomes! #occhat |
| Maria_Markland |
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@BillWongOT Yes, perhaps it is the meaning behind the language that should be the focus #occhat |
| BillWongOT |
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@Bethanhc for OT folks who are also service users, they can be great examples for this! #occhat |
| Symbolic_Life |
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@GillyGorry @Helen_otuk no because then we would be a physio! #occhat |
| robbrooks_uk |
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@Symbolic_Life Is function the ability to make tea while occupation is making tea within a context eg for friends #occhat |
| DebLants |
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@GillyGorry @Helen_otuk #occhat I would like to think that we are a lot more practical |
| BillWongOT |
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@Maria_Markland or sometimes is finding the right translation for that word. #occhat blessing and curse of being multi-lingual. |
| Maria_Markland |
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@GillyGorry @Helen_otuk Ha ha! That made me giggle! 🙂 Good point! #occhat |
| Symbolic_Life |
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As @michael_iwama advocates its about placing the explanation and experience of occupation in a culturally sensitive context! #occhat |
| lilyleopard |
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#occhat perhaps our opportunity to explain provides a deeper understanding. |
| BillWongOT |
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@Symbolic_Life @robbrooks_uk good question. I agree with Michelle there, it depends on the person and occupational roles. #occhat |
| kirstyes |
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2/2 the same as we would #occhat – function in toileting – eliminating bowel/bladder versus using toilet and managing self care around this. |
| Symbolic_Life |
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@robbrooks_uk exactly ;), multi dimensional occupations! #dorisPierce #TherapeuticPower! #occhat |
| Maria_Markland |
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@BillWongOT Great skill though! Impressive! #occhat |
| GillyGorry |
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RT @TherapistOT: #occhat ENOTHE tuning definition: Function:The underlying physical and psychological components that support occupational … |
| GillyGorry |
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RT @TherapistOT: #occhat The capacity to use occupational performance components to carry out a task, activity or occupation.2/3 |
| BillWongOT |
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@Symbolic_Life @robbrooks_uk for an autistic person (assuming with no other issues) who is a chef, functioning in kitchen is key! #occhat |
| robbrooks_uk |
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@kirstyes Function in ADL a very American term, perhaps they need function to meet insurance payment requirements? #occhat |
| OTalk_Occhat |
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RT @DebLants: @robbrooks_uk @OTalk_Occhat #occhat I think occupation also implies the idea of an outcome to action/behaviour, rather than s… |
| Helen_otuk |
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good point RT @robbrooks_uk:Function in ADL a very American term, perhaps they need function to meet insurance payment requirements? #occhat |
| Symbolic_Life |
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@kirstyes I Agree. This will pose role blurring taking the concept of occupation away! #occhat |
| Bethanhc |
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@kirstyes @BillWongOT Agree with plain language but function is not the right word. “Activity” would be better than function. #occhat |
| Symbolic_Life |
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RT @robbrooks_uk: @kirstyes Function in ADL a very American term, perhaps they need function to meet insurance payment requirements? #occhat |
| DebLants |
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#occhat I feel that the underlying function is important for us to work on and develop into practical occupations |
| Symbolic_Life |
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@Bethanhc @kirstyes @BillWongOT activity is another component of occupation… #occhat |
| BillWongOT |
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@Maria_Markland in my neck of the woods, including my new workplace, can be a good survival skill. #occhat |
| lilyleopard |
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#occhat function = everthing is an event…. |
| OTsinlondon |
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@Symbolic_Life Occ focus supports steps to occ outcomes but setting and medical focus can impact level of involvement #occhat |
| robbrooks_uk |
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@Bethanhc Activity vs. occupation vs. function, the debate widens! #occhat |
| GillyGorry |
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@DebLants @helen_otuk we are practical in our approach to enable the performance (function) of occupation #occhat |
| TherapistOT |
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#occhat Help people make sense of our purpose?2/2 |
| Symbolic_Life |
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@OTsinlondon I completely agree! Essentially impacting our philosophy and purpose! #occhat |
| Symbolic_Life |
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RT @GillyGorry: @DebLants @helen_otuk we are practical in our approach to enable the performance (function) of occupation #occhat |
| kirstyes |
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Another point the article made was there is no clear def of occupation, but the same can be said of function #occhat – up to each to define |
| GillyGorry |
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@TherapistOT I think it helps to be clear on definitions which can be applied to contextual situations when explaining #occhat |
| Symbolic_Life |
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RT @kirstyes: Another point the article made was there is no clear def of occupation, but the same can be said of function #occhat – up to … |
| BillWongOT |
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RT @kirstyes: Another point the article made was there is no clear def of occupation, but the same can be said of function #occhat – up to … |
| kirstyes |
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@BillWongOT @Bethanhc But I think this is fine in terms of using language that others might understand as needed butnot as key term #occhat |
| GillyGorry |
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@Maria_Markland I believe in a professional language.. But we need to ensure accessible #occhat |
| Bethanhc |
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@robbrooks_uk (& others!) Agree activity adds to the complexity and part of occupation but surely better than function? #occhat |
| Symbolic_Life |
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@Helen_otuk @BillWongOT is that culturally practical? #occhat |
| Symbolic_Life |
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@GillyGorry @TherapistOT we just said the same thing. ;). #occhat |
| OTsinlondon |
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@robbrooks_uk @Bethanhc The language is the problem, we may know what we mean but other profs and patients need explanation #occhat |
| BillWongOT |
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@Symbolic_Life @Helen_otuk well… it has to do with the meaning I am trying to convey. #occhat |
| kirstyes |
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@Symbolic_Life Definitely #occhat |
| Bethanhc |
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Agree with @kirstyes both about definitions and that function suggests expected, measured norms of performance #occhat |
| Catythered |
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#occhat sorry im late. looks like good debate – whats the issue? |
| Symbolic_Life |
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@Maria_Markland @kirstyes hopefully ;). A missing research OTs / clients perceptions on practice! #occhat |
| DebLants |
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#occhat Because Occupational Therapy can be cover a broad area of work places can it mean that the explanation of it varies too? |
| OTalk_Occhat |
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@Catythered should we switch occupation to function in terms of language used? #occhat |
| BillWongOT |
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@Symbolic_Life @Helen_otuk u will get what I mean when I do the translated versions of upcoming OT24VX presentation w/ @GillyGorry #occhat |
| robbrooks_uk |
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@Bethanhc I prefer activity to function. Activity is a generic way of doing something, function is part of the activity. #occhat |
| Symbolic_Life |
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This would be a RAD research…..! #thinks #notimerightnow #stompsfeet #occhat |
| Maria_Markland |
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@kirstyes Exactly! Also, language that needs explanation sometimes creates a form of respect from the public because of this #occhat |
| TherapistOT |
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@DebLants #occhat yes & sometimes we let this happen perhaps because we think occupation is low status? |
| robbrooks_uk |
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@robbrooks_uk or maybe task is part of the activity, aghh! #occhat |
| BillWongOT |
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@Helen_otuk Yes, though we have to try to avoid to “lose things in translation” when speaking another language. #occhat |
| kirstyes |
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@Helen_otuk I think we should use our language alongside explanation – that way people will hopefully start to speak our lang too #occhat |
| Symbolic_Life |
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RT @TherapistOT: @DebLants #occhat yes & sometimes we let this happen perhaps because we think occupation is low status? |
| Symbolic_Life |
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RT @BillWongOT: @Helen_otuk Yes, though we have to try to avoid to “lose things in translation” when speaking another language. #occhat |
| Bethanhc |
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@Symbolic_Life several studies out there about disabled peoples ideas about OT – hating function and obsession with self care! #occhat |
| BAOTNYRegion |
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#personalitydisorder any questions about personality disorder for the professor? #ot #Ottawa #occhat |
| Maria_Markland |
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@TherapistOT @DebLants Yes, be proud of occupation! 🙂 #occhat |
| Symbolic_Life |
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Language is imperative to our profession and the therapeutic focus of occupation!!! We will lose the role! #occhat |
| kirstyes |
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@DebLants I think previous debates have suggested your proposal to be true. #occhat But underlying philosophy and lang remains the same |
| Symbolic_Life |
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@Bethanhc where? I need this for my dissertation? May I ask for some direction? 🙂 thank you! #occhat |
| OTsinlondon |
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@kirstyes @Helen_otuk There certainly seems to be a growing awareness of OT in recent years, so hopefully understanding will come too#occhat |
| Symbolic_Life |
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@GillyGorry @TherapistOT indeed 😉 #occhat |
| Bethanhc |
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@Symbolic_Life Check Disability and Rehabilitation journal, Abberley article most famous. #occhat |
| robbrooks_uk |
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@Symbolic_Life We have to keep am occupation-focus to generate change in the way others think about us #occhat |
| Catythered |
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#occhat we adapt our language according to the audience – just as others do. e.g auditory hallucinations vs hearing voices |
| Symbolic_Life |
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@Bethanhc excellent! Thanks so much really appreciate it! Fingers crossed I have access #occhat |
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RT @BAOTNYRegion: #personalitydisorder any questions about personality disorder for the professor? #ot #Ottawa #occhat |
| Symbolic_Life |
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@robbrooks_uk valued outcomes! Not service outcome! #occhat |
| kirstyes |
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RT @Catythered: #occhat we adapt our language according to the audience – just as others do. e.g auditory hallucinations vs hearing voices |
| BillWongOT |
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@robbrooks_uk @Symbolic_Life yes, we can be consistent in principle, just have to adjust according to culture. #occhat |
| DebLants |
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@Symbolic_Life @TherapistOT #occhat true, but I feel that this is possible since occupations are what affect our day to day lives |
| kirstyes |
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@OTsinlondon @Helen_otuk Hopefully. That flybe article def showed our understanding of occupation. #occhat |
| Bethanhc |
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@TherapistOT Trouble is ICF is medically based. Function – impairment not the occupation (participation) – another debate though! #occhat |
| TherapistOT |
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@Symbolic_Life @DebLants #occhat different & are not clear about it or who their client is 2/2 |
| DebLants |
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@OTsinlondon @TherapistOT #occhat I believe a large amount of others do believe it to be a lower status therapy but we know different 🙂 |
| Symbolic_Life |
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RT @BillWongOT: @robbrooks_uk @Symbolic_Life yes, we can be consistent in principle, just have to adjust according to culture. #occhat |
| fiakkas |
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#occhat our ability to do is not solely dependant on our ability to function. As OTs we are concerned with enabling ppl to do. |
| fiakkas |
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#occhat Occupation includes everything within & without. |
| TherapistOT |
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@Bethanhc #occhat absolutely activity+participation is almost (but not quite) occupation 🙂 |
| OTsinlondon |
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@kirstyes @Helen_otuk Maybe the lady was an OT! 😉 #Occhat |
| Bethanhc |
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@GillyGorry Exactly! I am in the same tin! #Occhat |
| OTalk_Occhat |
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@aimee_harper thanks Aimee. We need to have more confidence and own our language. #occhat |
| fiakkas |
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RT @TherapistOT: #occhat Occupational performance:choosing, organising & carrying out occupations/activities/tasks in interaction with envi… |
| robbrooks_uk |
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@Symbolic_Life Enable occupation not enable function #occhat |
| fiakkas |
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RT @Symbolic_Life: Language is imperative to our profession and the therapeutic focus of occupation!!! We will lose the role! #occhat |
| Symbolic_Life |
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@kirstyes @OTsinlondon @Helen_otuk the what article? #occhat |
| Symbolic_Life |
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RT @fiakkas: #occhat our ability to do is not solely dependant on our ability to function. As OTs we are concerned with enabling ppl to do. |
| BillWongOT |
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@Symbolic_Life @GillyGorry yes, I love the word enabling! Another reason y I like how Taiwanese people call occupational therapists. #occhat |
| OTalk_Occhat |
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RT @fiakkas: #occhat our ability to do is not solely dependant on our ability to function. As OTs we are concerned with enabling ppl to do. |
| Maria_Markland |
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@DebLants @OTsinlondon @TherapistOT #occhat Yes! 🙂 And I think using the correct terminology reflects our view on OT not being low status |
| kirstyes |
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RT @fiakkas: #occhat our ability to do is not solely dependant on our ability to function. As OTs we are concerned with enabling ppl to do. |
| BillWongOT |
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@OTalk_Occhat @aimee_harper On top of that, we also have to own our languages in the languages we speak fluently! #occhat |
| GillyGorry |
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@Bethanhc I am feeling that I really need to get a tin… More OTs need to do this #occhat |
| Helen_otuk |
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RT @robbrooks_uk: @Symbolic_Life Enable occupation not enable function #occhat |
| Catythered |
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#Occhat function is an output, but occupation is a process of depth |
| kirstyes |
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@OTsinlondon @Helen_otuk possibly – but I think I checked and she was something else. #Occhat |
| BillWongOT |
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@OTalk_Occhat @aimee_harper the reason is- sometimes u may be only person on a team who can speak the language that clients speak. #occhat |
| Symbolic_Life |
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@GillyGorry @BillWongOT @Helen_otuk haha! ;). Breakfast buddies Helen! #occhat |
| Helen_otuk |
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RT @fiakkas: #occhat our ability to do is not solely dependant on our ability to function. As OTs we are concerned with enabling ppl to do. |
| Helen_otuk |
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RT @Catythered: #Occhat function is an output, but occupation is a process of depth |
| Bethanhc |
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Occupation also is about engagement – not necessarily active doing. Function is much more unidimensional. #Occhat |
| Symbolic_Life |
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@GillyGorry @Bethanhc I want a TIN! #occhat |
| kirstyes |
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RT @Bethanhc: Occupation also is about engagement – not necessarily active doing. Function is much more unidimensional. #Occhat |
| DebLants |
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@TherapistOT @OTsinlondon #occhat Good point! I suppose not until something starts to affect their daily lives… |
| robbrooks_uk |
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@Catythered or function is an input that contributes to an occupation #occhat |
| TherapistOT |
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RT @fiakkas: #occhat our ability to do is not solely dependant on our ability to function. As OTs we are concerned with enabling ppl to do. |
| BillWongOT |
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@Bethanhc yes… we also have to be careful not to give lectures to our clients on what occupation is. #occhat |
| fiakkas |
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RT @Bethanhc: Occupation also is about engagement – not necessarily active doing. Function is much more unidimensional. #Occhat |
| BillWongOT |
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@Bethanhc if I were speaking Chinese, I would just break down what occupation implies in different parts. #occhat |
| BillWongOT |
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@Bethanhc so instead of throwing the “occupation” word… I will say “occupation implies X, Y, Z (words in Chinese)”, for example. #occhat |
| Helen_otuk |
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ok 10 minutes left #occhat so what are your take away thoughts? |
| OTalk_Occhat |
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@Bethanhc @TherapistOT Well we are looking at a series on models if you are interested in helping run an ICF one?? #occhat |
| OTalk_Occhat |
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RT @Helen_otuk: ok 10 minutes left #occhat so what are your take away thoughts? |
| kilner100 |
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@Helen_otuk sorry just been catching up…occupation always includes meaningfulness. Key to engagement, participation etc #occhat |
| Symbolic_Life |
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Occupation is the bread and butter of OCCUPATIONAL Therapy. Function is a component of that. OCC science celebrates OCCUPATION #occhat |
| BillWongOT |
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@Helen_otuk but sometimes the situations we are in will dictate how we will explain what occupation is. #occhat 2/2 |
| OTalk_Occhat |
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Before people go, @Helen_otuk is kindly running #otalk next week too – a follow up to the risk talk. Bring anon case studies. #Occhat |
| OTsinlondon |
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@Helen_otuk Important to use our terminology to show pride and value in profession but explanation key for others understanding #occhat |
| Bethanhc |
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@OTalk_Occhat Series on ICF: How to make myself unpopular in 1 easy step! I may be too disability focused and dislike it too much! #Occhat |
| Catythered |
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@Helen_otuk #Occhat to be confident in our occupational focus and advocate it without shame |
| Symbolic_Life |
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RT @Maria_Markland: @Helen_otuk #occhat Language reflects meaning. Meaning is in the roots of our profession, be proud, use it! Explain don… |
| BillWongOT |
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RT @Maria_Markland: @Helen_otuk #occhat Language reflects meaning. Meaning is in the roots of our profession, be proud, use it! Explain don… |
| BillWongOT |
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@Maria_Markland @Helen_otuk love it! #occhat |
| OTsinlondon |
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Just wondering, how much does anyone use OT terminology in written communication for patients, eg reports, goal plans etc? #occhat |
| DebLants |
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#occhat Occupation, engagement, activity, meaning, purpose. Improving quality of life not just functionality 🙂 |
| TherapistOT |
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@Helen_otuk #occhat we need to be clear with the people we work for & with what we are doing & why 1/2 |
| BillWongOT |
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@Maria_Markland @Helen_otuk if you speak another language, try to practice it with your friends or family first. #occhat |
| Maria_Markland |
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RT @DebLants: #occhat Occupation, engagement, activity, meaning, purpose. Improving quality of life not just functionality 🙂 |
| TherapistOT |
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@Helen_otuk #Occhat & this means explaining & using the right language for the person we are talking to :)2/2 |
| OTalk_Occhat |
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@OTsinlondon good question. #Occhat |
| Catythered |
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#occhat difference in therapeutic philosophy between UK and USA? OTUK united |
| OTalk_Occhat |
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RT @Maria_Markland: @Helen_otuk #occhat Work on our understanding of occupational terminology and our explanation. Less blame on public for… |
| BillWongOT |
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@Maria_Markland @Helen_otuk I say that because it can be nerve wrecking if you have to explain in another language under the gun. #occhat |
| kilner100 |
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RT @DebLants: #occhat Occupation, engagement, activity, meaning, purpose. Improving quality of life not just functionality 🙂 agreed! #OT |
| Symbolic_Life |
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RT @Catythered: #occhat difference in therapeutic philosophy between UK and USA? OTUK united |
| BillWongOT |
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@Catythered I am a little bit biased because I speak multiple languages. #occhat |
| RobWebster_LCH |
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@Maria_Markland @OTalk_Occhat @Helen_otuk #occhat – agree. OTs do amazing work every day and deserve more credit. Language may help? |
| fiakkas |
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RT @DebLants: #occhat Occupation, engagement, activity, meaning, purpose. Improving quality of life not just functionality 🙂 |
| BillWongOT |
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@Catythered and also… the Brits easily dominated the Americans in this chat. 😉 #occhat |
| OTalk_Occhat |
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RT @RobWebster_LCH: @Maria_Markland @OTalk_Occhat @Helen_otuk #occhat – agree. OTs do amazing work every day and deserve more credit. Langu… |
| Helen_otuk |
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Thanks everyone for a great #occhat keep chatting, will not post to the bog for 24hrs so plenty of time to add your thoughts. |
| OTalk_Occhat |
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Huge thanks to @Helen_otuk for hosting and to all for joining in.I have to run now. We will grab chat after sometime after 24 hours. #Occhat |
| Symbolic_Life |
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Thanks #occhat for taking my mind off my sickness bug! Occupation enhancing Wellbeing ;). |
| OTsinlondon |
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@Maria_Markland @Helen_otuk And maybe convince Occupational Health to change their name! ;-p #occhat |
| DebLants |
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#occhat Thanks again everyone! Loving the usefulness of social media 🙂 |
| BillWongOT |
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@Maria_Markland @Helen_otuk on top of that, I now have some practice when I see my new psychologist every 3 months w/ Mandarin. #occhat |
| Helen_otuk |
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I have to pop off for a few mins, do keep chatting I will be back soon. #Occhat |
| miguelroru |
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Genial el #occhat de esta noche donde se discuten la importancia de la ocupacion mas alla de la funcion como objetivo en nuestros procesos. |
| miguelroru |
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Genial el #occhat de esta noche donde se discute la importancia de la ocupacion mas alla de la funcion como objetivo en nuestros procesos. |
| Maria_Markland |
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@RobWebster_LCH @OTalk_Occhat @Helen_otuk Yes, language + explanation may foster understanding and increase awareness of core of OT! #occhat |
| kirstyes |
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@Bethanhc So did you enjoy your first #occhat? Great contributions. |
| Maria_Markland |
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@OTsinlondon @Helen_otuk Ha ha!! 🙂 Yes! #Occhat |
| BillWongOT |
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@Maria_Markland @RobWebster_LCH @OTalk_Occhat @Helen_otuk otherwise, we are making things worse instead of better. #occhat |
| fiakkas |
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RT @TherapistOT: @Helen_otuk #occhat we need to be clear with the people we work for & with what we are doing & why 1/2 |
| fiakkas |
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RT @TherapistOT: @Helen_otuk #Occhat & this means explaining & using the right language for the person we are talking to :)2/2 |
| sabina_TOPSM |
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RT @miguelroru: Genial el #occhat de esta noche donde se discute la importancia de la ocupacion mas alla de la funcion como objetivo en nu… |
| sabina_TOPSM |
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RT @DebLants: #occhat Occupation, engagement, activity, meaning, purpose. Improving quality of life not just functionality 🙂 |
| sabina_TOPSM |
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RT @OTalk_Occhat: Who is joining us on this sunny #OTuesday for #occhat 8pm (UK). Debating Occupation v Function. http://t.co/PrvKWiL8jB |
| gloriasunto |
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RT @TherapistOT: #occhat ENOTHE tuning definition: Function:The underlying physical and psychological components that support occupational … |
| gloriasunto |
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RT @TherapistOT: #occhat The capacity to use occupational performance components to carry out a task, activity or occupation.2/3 |
| Maria_Markland |
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@GillyGorry Yes, but drs, physios etc make their language accessible by explaining it but still using terminology,think we could too #occhat |
| Helen_otuk |
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RT @kirstyes: @Bethanhc So did you enjoy your first #occhat? Great contributions. |
| BillWongOT |
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@francescaabrown @Maria_Markland @Helen_otuk I think it will over time. Just got to practice it with people around you. #occhat |
| BillWongOT |
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@francescaabrown from my experience, if you are confident in one language, then you can know of how to phrase things in another. #occhat |
| BillWongOT |
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@francescaabrown so for me, I have developed some confidence to explain in English, now I have some idea for Cantonese & Mandarin. #occhat |
| OTtwehytweets |
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Just catching up on #occhat tonight & agree with tweets regarding our profession as occupation focused in which function is enabled #Occhat |
| OTtwehytweets |
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Occupation & function are defined differently for each of our unique clients. It is up to us as professionals to define #occhat |
| OTtwehytweets |
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I believe the term function can pose problematic in certain cases as it can focus on problem areas rather that clients strengths #occhat |
| OTtwehytweets |
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@BillWongOT I totally agree “whenever and WHEREVER possible” we need to focus on occupational strengths #Occhat |
| BillWongOT |
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@OTtwehytweets and I also think that we need to utilize their strengths to maximize their occupational performance. #occhat |
| OTtwehytweets |
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The level of “occupational” input from our clients enables a level of “functional” ability that they would be satisfied with #Occhat |
| OTtwehytweets |
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Focusing on function as OTs puts a severe amount of pressure on us Occupation is in our title so it should b our main focus&priority #Occhat |
| OTtwehytweets |
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RT @Maria_Markland: @Helen_otuk #occhat Work on our understanding of occupational terminology and our explanation. Less blame on public for… |
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RT @Maria_Markland: @Helen_otuk #occhat Language reflects meaning. Meaning is in the roots of our profession, be proud, use it! Explain don… |
| gerbil10 |
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Sorry to miss #occhat tonight but I thought I would suggest this article regarding being occupation focused. http://t.co/zIseAuEpfr |
| OTtwehytweets |
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@Keeper85 yes most definitely what I meant was that it is up to us to define them based from our clients views/needs/wants #Occhat |
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Gutted that I missed #occhat tonight! Seemed to be right down my ally |
| OTtwehytweets |
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@Keeper85 I missed it too but you can still join in & tweet for another 24hours before the chat is grabbed #occhat |
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RT @miguelroru: Genial el #occhat de esta noche donde se discute la importancia de la ocupacion mas alla de la funcion como objetivo en nu… |
| BoothRach |
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Just catching up on #occhat #OTuesday #otgeek |
| OTtwehytweets |
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Got a bit creative using Instagram. Focusing on my opinion now as a student. Occupation is in our title!! #Occhat http://t.co/n4FjxrLX6N |
| OTtwehytweets |
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Not saying function is not important in our professional language but occupation will enable a level of function #occhat |
| PatriciaRegan |
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@Keeper85 Me too, seems most tweeters had same view re occupation, reassuring #Occhat |
| itsmefrarah |
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RT @DebLants: #occhat Occupation, engagement, activity, meaning, purpose. Improving quality of life not just functionality 🙂 |
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RT @RobWebster_LCH: @Maria_Markland @OTalk_Occhat @Helen_otuk #occhat – agree. OTs do amazing work every day and deserve more credit. Langu… |
| Keeper85 |
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RT @Symbolic_Life: Occupation is the meaning to function. Function a component of action? Would we be selling ourselves short? #occhat |
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RT @Symbolic_Life: Occupation is the meaning to function. Function a component of action? Would we be selling ourselves short? #occhat |
| ChrisAlterio |
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LOL #occhat I could not possibly say what I wanted to say in 140 characters!!! |
| OTtwehytweets |
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@Lorna_Faye @BillWongOT #1 I never mentioned the word “avoid” it is important to be aware of problems #occhat |
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@Lorna_Faye @BillWongOT #2 but my experience focusing on clients strengths brings about more positive outcomes #occhat |
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Check the new banner at http://t.co/0FWSI6iN48 from our #MasterOccupationalTherapy, #hva #occhat #occupationaltherapy #ergotherapie #wfot |
| BillWongOT |
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@Lorna_Faye @OTtwehytweets or I would say you got to take the good with the bad with a client. #occhat |
| BillWongOT |
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@Lorna_Faye @OTtwehytweets I agree as a service user. One thing my OT recently addressed my interview skills. 1/2 #occhat |
| BillWongOT |
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@Lorna_Faye @OTtwehytweets during that session, she addressed potential issues that might come up in my job interview. #occhat 2/2 |
| BillWongOT |
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@Lorna_Faye @OTtwehytweets the reason my OT addressed that was, for someone in OT, social communication sometimes can be a weakness. #occhat |
| BillWongOT |
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@Lorna_Faye @OTtwehytweets that said, my ability to be a quick learner helped… as the job interview turned out to be successful! #occhat |
| BillWongOT |
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@OTtwehytweets @Lorna_Faye but if you have only one session, you must deal with matter head on. #occhat |
| BillWongOT |
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@OTtwehytweets @Lorna_Faye for people w/ autism, sometimes they avoid social activities cuz of past struggles and/or sensory issues. #occhat |
| OTsinlondon |
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@BAOTCOT @OTalk_Occhat Occupation vs Function vs Activity Miffy explains OT? #Occhat #jargonbust http://t.co/zKlbj40tSW |
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“@ChrisAlterio: LOL #occhat I could not possibly say what I wanted to say in 140 characters!!!” the problem of pith 😉 |
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Every time I think of Occupation vs Function, I remember the work done by the ENOTHE terminology group, in which I was included 1/4 #Occhat |
| jfaias |
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The ENOTHE terminology group found, at The time, two definitions of Function. One more tangible, the other more invisible #Occhat |
| jfaias |
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Function 1: The underlying physical and psychological components that support occupational performance 2/4 #Occhat |
| jfaias |
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Function 2: The abilities to use Occupational performance components to carry out a task or activity #Occhat |
| jfaias |
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Considering both perspectives, I think Function is highly related with occupation and need to be addressed in our profession #Occhat |
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Here goes link for the ENOTHE terminology work http://t.co/70EbJsrF7J #Occhat |
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