After much discussion, and considering the introduction of the monthly journal club and our ability to remain responsive to the topics of interest to our community, we’ve decided to merge #OTalk and #occhat. As a result we will be using the #OTalk hashtag every week (instead of fortnightly). We will continue to discuss Occupational Science topics, and on those weeks we will use the occhat category on the blog to file these transcripts. As ever we welcome anyone to attend any topic they feel interested in.
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#OTalk/#occhat Tues 27th Aug 2013 – What is Evidence?
What is Evidence?
Date: 27/08/2013 Host: @Dai2584
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#Occhat – 13 August 2013: Teaching/Learning Occupational Science
Teaching/Learning Occupational Science
Date: 13/08/2013 Host: @Kirstyes
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Chat transcript 06/08/2013 Occupational Therapy and Politics, hosted by David Davies.
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clissa89  @Dai2584 hi David, I’ve had a great week so far thanks. How’s yours been? #OTalk Dai2584  @clissa89 #otalk Its been busy : ) Dai2584 So, do or should OT�s and OT question the social or economic conditions that produce disability and deprivation. #otalk clissa89 @Dai2584 I’m ashamed to say, I hadn’t really thought about OT and politics until I read your blog post earlier #OTalk BoothRach  #otalk is here but just getting food GillyGorry  just about to start tonights #otalk can I remind everyone to work to their code ethics OgundeleKaycee  Hello OT people, hope you having a great day today #otalk Dai2584 @clissa89 and what did you make you think about? ~#otalk clissa89 @Dai2584 I’m aware of some very interesting-sounding books on the topic, but not read them yet 😦 #OTalk OgundeleKaycee @GillyGorry Please carry on #otalk clissa89 @BoothRach hi Rachel – welcome! Food sounds like a good idea #OTalk clissa89 @OgundeleKaycee hello! how are you today? #OTalk GillyGorry has anyone read @Dai2584 http://t.co/NBleccPeTc #otalk OgundeleKaycee @clissa89 I’m doing great. How about you? #otalk peapodicus  #otalk have to do bedtime stories hopefully catch up on chat when done! clissa89 @peapodicus what stories are you telling tonight? please add your thoughts after the chat #OTalk Dai2584 #otalk so what do people think. Do OT’s have to be aware of the political aspects of occupation clissa89 @OgundeleKaycee I’m good thanks 🙂 #OTalk clissa89 @Dai2584 can you give an example of what this would look like in practice? #OTalk BillWongOT  Hello everyone. #otalk perhaps I have one more weeks with you guys live. Looking forward to today’s talk clissa89 @BillWongOT glad you could make it Bill 🙂 #OTalk BillWongOT @Dai2584 I believe so… Because that’s related to occupational justice. #OTalk OTtwehy  @Dai2584 I think OTs should be aware of every aspect of occupation As a student I’m wondering can u give me an eg of politic aspects? #otalk BillWongOT RT @OTtwehy: @Dai2584 I think OTs should be aware of every aspect of occupation As a student I’m wondering can u give me an eg of politic a� Dai2584 @clissa89 #otalk supporting your client in talking to their local council to increase adaptations budget etc Can you think of anything? ColourHealth  @Dai2584 yes & no. Needs to be part of training. If individual OTs play to their own strengths some will be inspired, and others not. #otalk BillWongOT @OTtwehy @Dai2584 in my opinion, I think that includes knowing the latest policies influencing services for our clients & families. #otalk OgundeleKaycee Hello @BillWongOT. #otalk BillWongOT RT @ColourHealth: @Dai2584 yes & no. Needs to be part of training. If individual OTs play to their own strengths some will be inspired, and� GillyGorry @Dai2584 I do believe that we need to learn about the political occupation #otalk Dai2584 RT @BillWongOT: @OTtwehy @Dai2584 in my opinion, I think that includes knowing the latest policies influencing services for our clients & f� BillWongOT @ColourHealth @Dai2584 or I think they just need to take some time aside to participate in such activities. #otalk BillWongOT RT @GillyGorry: @Dai2584 I do believe that we need to learn about the political occupation #otalk GillyGorry How did you get involved with politics? #otalk EmmJacq  @Dai2584 I belive so, especially in cases where we may need to be advocates for our clients #otalk clissa89 @Dai2584 struggling to think of example from my practice where people are acutely unwell – but agree with theory that it’s important #OTalk BillWongOT @GillyGorry write to legislators, participate in lobbying events related to healthcare. #otalk BoothRach RT @Dai2584: @clissa89 #otalk supporting your client in talking to their local council to increase adaptations budget etc Can you think of� OgundeleKaycee @Dai2584 Well,organising a special forum for the sensitizatn of the effect of political decisions on socio-economic status of people#otalk BillWongOT RT @Dai2584: @clissa89 #otalk supporting your client in talking to their local council to increase adaptations budget etc Can you think of� BoothRach @Dai2584 @clissa89 also helping the councillor understand the need better #otalk Dai2584 RT @BoothRach: @Dai2584 @clissa89 also helping the councillor understand the need better #otalk BoothRach RT @Dai2584: @clissa89 #otalk supporting your client in talking to their local council to increase adaptations budget etc Can you think of� clissa89 @BoothRach @Dai2584 can you think of an example? I’ll admit this is a new area for me to think about! #OTalk Dai2584 @BoothRach @clissa89 #otalk I know that BAOT have been working with Welsh Gov to build forever homes, so ppl can stay in their homes longer OTtwehy @Dai2584 I would think all would influence occupation. They all play an equal part if not impact on choice of occupation in some way. #otalk GillyGorry RT @Dai2584: @BoothRach @clissa89 #otalk I know that BAOT have been working with Welsh Gov to build forever homes, so ppl can stay in their� peapodicus #otalk off the hook with stories. Do you think we have a political voice as a professional body? GillyGorry RT @BillWongOT: @GillyGorry write to legislators, participate in lobbying events related to healthcare. #otalk OgundeleKaycee @GillyGorry My opinion: We can hav a member representin health issues at the house of senate where decision are made #otalk OTtwehy @Dai2584 my question was 2u if u could give me an example of political aspects but @BillWongOT gave good example with policies #otalk BoothRach @clissa89 @Dai2584, bedroom tax, could impacted on a person Mental health the stress of moving them may cost more to the nhs #otalk Dai2584 @OTtwehy #Otalk which one of them could you or your client change or does it require a social change to improve OgundeleKaycee @BillWongOT I agree with that also #otalk GillyGorry RT @OgundeleKaycee: @GillyGorry My opinion: We can hav a member representin health issues at the house of senate where decision are made #o� clissa89 @BoothRach @Dai2584 good point – stress around bedroom tax seems to be really affecting people. I’m wondering where OT role would be #OTalk BillWongOT @peapodicus I know @AOTAInc does, as well as my state OT association in US. #otalk GillyGorry RT @BoothRach: @clissa89 @Dai2584, bedroom tax, could impacted on a person Mental health the stress of moving them may cost more to the nhs� clissa89 @BoothRach @Dai2584 (OT role vs what a generic worker could support) #OTalk BillWongOT @Dai2584 from my experience, I think social change makes bigger impact. #otalk Dai2584 @clissa89 @BoothRach #otalk I don’t think it a generic role to help someone fill in forms for bedroom tax, BoothRach @clissa89 @Dai2584 – change of environment impacting in there functioning – we know environment plays a Crucial role #otalk OTtwehy @Dai2584 #otalk again it would clearly depend on client & their situation. If it required social change then as an OT I wud seek necessary BoothRach RT @Dai2584: @clissa89 @BoothRach #otalk I don’t think it a generic role to help someone fill in forms for bedroom tax, Dai2584 RT @BoothRach: @clissa89 @Dai2584 – change of environment impacting in there functioning – we know environment plays a Crucial role #otalk OgundeleKaycee @OTtwehy #otalk how can we get such influence? #otalk BillWongOT RT @BoothRach: @clissa89 @Dai2584 – change of environment impacting in there functioning – we know environment plays a Crucial role #otalk BillWongOT RT @OTtwehy: @Dai2584 #otalk again it would clearly depend on client & their situation. If it required social change then as an OT I wud se� OTtwehy @Dai2584 #otalk help & support & provide with knowledge if it was within my role to do so. Dai2584 @patoboy81 #otalk hi pat. join in ColourHealth @BoothRach @clissa89 @Dai2584 client v stressed re new gov applic forms and other medics not understanding implications 4 client #otalk BoothRach @Dai2584 @clissa89 true it’s getting the impact to the life and them as an occupational. Being down to paper to explain the situation #otalk Dai2584 @OTtwehy #otalk have you come across anything in placement GillyGorry RT @OTtwehy: @Dai2584 I think OTs should be aware of every aspect of occupation As a student I’m wondering can u give me an eg of politic a� GillyGorry RT @BoothRach: @Dai2584 @clissa89 true it’s getting the impact to the life and them as an occupational. Being down to paper to explain the � BillWongOT RT @BoothRach: @Dai2584 @clissa89 true it’s getting the impact to the life and them as an occupational. Being down to paper to explain the � OTtwehy @Dai2584 #otalk I’m sure I have. Would applying for disability grant for home improvements (ramp access, stair rail etc) be an example ?? GillyGorry RT @Dai2584: #otalk so what do people think. Do OT’s have to be aware of the political aspects of occupation Dai2584 #otalk Do you feel that @BAOTCOT and other associations influence policy maker enough on our behalf or your union reps Dai2584 RT @OTtwehy: @Dai2584 #otalk I’m sure I have. Would applying for disability grant for home improvements (ramp access, stair rail etc) be an� GillyGorry RT @OTtwehy: @Dai2584 #otalk again it would clearly depend on client & their situation. If it required social change then as an OT I wud se� EmmJacq @Dai2584 @clissa89 @BoothRach whoops my mistake 🙂 #otalk Dai2584 @OTtwehy would you vote, Do you vote for candidates that would increase the home adaptations budget? #otalk GillyGorry RT @Dai2584: #otalk Do you feel that @BAOTCOT and other associations influence policy maker enough on our behalf or your union reps OgundeleKaycee @Dai2584 I don’t knw much about that #otalk peapodicus #otalk clients worried about being ‘forced’ to wrk creates dilemma being asked to support why they can’t wrk more used to seeing strengths GillyGorry @Dai2584 @BAOTCOT interesting question. Not sure I know enough to have an informed a opinion #otalk pixiegirle  @Dai2584 @BAOTCOT what about on the behalf of clients / service users / patients? Social / occupational #justice #otalk BillWongOT @Dai2584 in terms of @AOTAInc and my state association, I believe they can do more. But then again, OT community also got to step up. #otalk ColourHealth @Dai2584 @BAOTCOT #otalk no union reps for ind OTs. Dai2584 RT @peapodicus: #otalk clients worried about being ‘forced’ to wrk creates dilemma being asked to support why they can’t wrk more used to s� BoothRach #Otalk the more I think about the more I feel Politicians policymakers need to understand people has occupational beings. And the impacted Dai2584 @BillWongOT #otalk could you do to improve that? GillyGorry RT @BoothRach: #Otalk the more I think about the more I feel Politicians policymakers need to understand people has occupational beings. An� pixiegirle @Dai2584 @BAOTCOT or enabling cliets / su or patients to take more political role in campaigning for #occupational & social #justice #otalk Dai2584 @BoothRach #otalk absolutely. Maybe you can reflect on what we can do to change that maggie_c2  @Dai2584 think @BAOTCOT & co do best can within limits of settings able2 lobby;policy changes are complex & public opinion influenced#OTalk aimee_harper  RT @BAOTCOT: Don’t miss #OTalk tonight, 8pm on OT and politics: http://t.co/VLl8Ju25US You may want to read @dai2584‘s blog first: http://t� BillWongOT @Dai2584 aside from donating money to political action committees, volunteering my time if possible to help my state association. #otalk OgundeleKaycee @BoothRach that boils down to having a member who represents our opinions at the House of Senate #otalk GillyGorry @BoothRach yes they do. they make difficult decisions and we don’t always see the full picture #otalk OTtwehy @Dai2584 #otalk yes I do vote & would def vote for candidate that would increase HA budget but realistically will that ever happen? #cuts GillyGorry RT @pixiegirle: @Dai2584 @BAOTCOT or enabling cliets / su or patients to take more political role in campaigning for #occupational & social� Dai2584 @pixiegirle @BAOTCOT #otalk that would be fantastic, you can get examples of the from hearing voices network for inspiration ColourHealth @OgundeleKaycee @Dai2584 perhaps a question is..should we be knowing? #otalk BillWongOT @BoothRach I know a senator in the US who also is an OT. He is a senator in NY, I think. #otalk maggie_c2 @Dai2584 #OTalk also policy changes can be slow & rhetoric based vs action on ground or change in approaches; always room 2 improve lobbying Dai2584 RT @BillWongOT: @Dai2584 aside from donating money to political action committees, volunteering my time if possible to help my state associ� BillWongOT RT @Dai2584: @pixiegirle @BAOTCOT #otalk that would be fantastic, you can get examples of the from hearing voices network for inspiration OgundeleKaycee We need to have a member wit a boilin passion for politics who eventually goes into political world for the better #otalk Dai2584 @OTtwehy #otalk well until tell them of the effect on public, how society is missing out on talented people because they are inhibited by it BoothRach #otalk the last strike over Pensions in the NHS who was out there on the picket line? GillyGorry RT @OgundeleKaycee: We need to have a member wit a boilin passion for politics who eventually goes into political world for the better #ota� GillyGorry RT @ColourHealth: @OgundeleKaycee @Dai2584 perhaps a question is..should we be knowing? #otalk GillyGorry RT @Dai2584: @OTtwehy #otalk well until tell them of the effect on public, how society is missing out on talented people because they are i� OTtwehy @Dai2584 @BAOTCOT I’m not sure if I have enough information or know enough to make an informed opinion #otalk patoboy81  @Dai2584 OTs are in a good position to highlight the need for people to be paid enough to afford access to leisure and social occs #otalk Dai2584 @maggie_c2 #otalk should we support ground base, single issue org then to get thing done better? BillWongOT @OTtwehy through your OT training, I am sure it will slowly get better. #otalk BillWongOT RT @patoboy81: @Dai2584 OTs are in a good position to highlight the need for people to be paid enough to afford access to leisure and socia� peapodicus @OgundeleKaycee #otalk current Scottish health minister was an ot BoothRach #otalk do we need to spend time Discussing politics, political agenda and how it impacts on clients with our teams? ColourHealth @BoothRach #otalk important to play to own strengths. Picket line good for some, donating � for others, client intervention for another. pixiegirle @Dai2584 @BAOTCOT its about enabling occupational & social inclusion through the process of occupational & social justice #otalk peapodicus @BoothRach #otalk me! BillWongOT @Dai2584 I think this is divide and conquer effort, especially if we have big professional bodies. #otalk GillyGorry RT @BoothRach: #otalk do we need to spend time Discussing politics, political agenda and how it impacts on clients with our teams? OTtwehy @BillWongOT yes I hope so #otalk GillyGorry RT @patoboy81: @Dai2584 OTs are in a good position to highlight the need for people to be paid enough to afford access to leisure and socia� pixiegirle RT @peapodicus: @OgundeleKaycee #otalk current Scottish health minister was an ot clissa89 clissa89 RT @pixiegirle: @Dai2584 @BAOTCOT its about enabling occupational & social inclusion through the process of occupational & social justice #� BillWongOT @BoothRach I would say it will be more fruitful if you gather some like minded professionals and discuss. #otalk Dai2584 #otalk I hope this is getting you all thinking? BoothRach Welcome @OTEmma to #otalk do join in! Lol BillWongOT @BoothRach also create some activities for students to participate will be good, too. #otalk OgundeleKaycee @ColourHealth “To be informed is of pivotal relevance”#otalk BoothRach RT @BillWongOT: @BoothRach also create some activities for students to participate will be good, too. #otalk GillyGorry @Dai2584 definitely getting my brain in gear! need to spend time thinking about being more politically aware #otalk maggie_c2 @Dai2584 #OTalk ideally both ground base & policy level need to be considered & actioned;think ground base can give more sense of results pixiegirle @BoothRach essential – shuld be considered for all clients as per #OT Models emphasis on the impact of environment on clients #otalk Dai2584 @maggie_c2 #otalk it does I think BillWongOT @BoothRach not if you are in a setting where you got OT’s who are interested. #otalk ColourHealth @OgundeleKaycee #otalk Agree. And to then act accordingly, in a way that we are able. barryclift1  #otalk I can’t help but feel that there is concerted effort by government and associated press to discredit the NHS, easing privatisation. clissa89 #otalk mt “@peapodicus: i know we have policy officers via cot but not entirely sure what they do or how to link with them must find out” peapodicus @GillyGorry @Dai2584 Yes it is! I’m guilty of not being politically aware enough #otalk OTtwehy 2nites #otalk has def got me thinking about change & political aspects OTs can get involved & become advocates with & for! Thanks @Dai2584 BillWongOT RT @OTtwehy: 2nites #otalk has def got me thinking about change & political aspects OTs can get involved & become advocates with & for! Th� patoboy81 @Dai2584 The book is great. I think this is part of calculations for living wage which is good to see. #otalk maggie_c2 @Dai2584 #OTalk Definitely;all too often step back from the discussions at policy level forgetting impact on us as service providers & users BoothRach RT @GillyGorry: @Dai2584 definitely getting my brain in gear! need to spend time thinking about being more politically aware #otalk clissa89 @OTtwehy @Dai2584 yup definitely an area for me to develop too… must ponder on this 🙂 #OTalk pixiegirle RT @maggie_c2: @Dai2584 #OTalk Definitely;all too often step back from the discussions at policy level forgetting impact on us as service p� Dai2584 #otalk do people just think like an OT at work or does your OT head come on when you hear about other aspects in your life? BoothRach @peapodicus @GillyGorry @Dai2584 may some Political awareness groups with your service users learn together? #otalk BillWongOT @maggie_c2 @Dai2584 I think that’s why having OT’s who are service users can be great assets. #otalk pixiegirle RT @patoboy81: @Dai2584 OTs are in a good position to highlight the need for people to be paid enough to afford access to leisure and socia� Dai2584 #otalk do you think politicians could benefit from using a OT model before they change policies? would give them a wider view? pixiegirle RT @BillWongOT: @maggie_c2 @Dai2584 I think that’s why having OT’s who are service users can be great assets. #otalk BoothRach @Dai2584 Very good question, I think when I watch the news in particular it very much with the OT head, Same with documentaries! #otalk pixiegirle @BillWongOT @maggie_c2 @Dai2584 lived experience cannot be learnt #otalk OTtwehy @Dai2584 interesting!!! What OT model would you suggest? #otalk BoothRach @Dai2584 #otalk I often find myself saying there’s a role for an OT here, When watching documentaries! I bring it up socially all the time! maggie_c2 @BillWongOT Agree completely;also think need remember we’re all potential service users as are family/friends – what would we want #OTalk PaulRobertsNHS  RT @Dai2584: http://t.co/L7Z0PEAS9l Occupational Therapy & Politics tonight 8pm #otalk @Dai2584 RT please @PaulRobertsNHS . I work for ABM� patoboy81 @peapodicus @Dai2584 Yeah a positive OT report could be used to withdraw benefits from people who in this climate can’t compete #otalk OTtwehy @BoothRach @Dai2584 I have to agree my OT head seems to be always on very much so with news & documentaries #otalk Dai2584 @OTtwehy #otalk moho. Have a go urself she if you come up with something different BillWongOT @maggie_c2 true! #otalk EmmJacq @BoothRach @Dai2584 #otalk me too, especially in ‘fit to work’ news stories at the moment peapodicus @BoothRach @Dai2584 #otalk yes so do I, loads of potential! We must get on folks nerves on a night out! OgundeleKaycee @Dai2584 well, that a good idea #otalk oomooeatingcake  OTtwehy @Dai2584 #otalk I would think something as simple an OT specific like PEO model as Environment is so important & wud include social changes clissa89 @OTtwehy @Dai2584 if memory serves me right, I think ‘political’ is also included in constructs of environment in CMOP-E and MOHO? #OTalk Dai2584 #otalk I wonder if we all reviewed apolicy through an OT model we could see how this affect the occupations of our clients GillyGorry Final few minutes of #otalk have we all learned something about politics? #gettinginvolved any take home points? maggie_c2 @Dai2584 #OTalk think it would encourage holistic approach but conflict with seperation of departments/policies eg housing,health education pixiegirle @clissa89 @OTtwehy @Dai2584 yes this is what i was refferring to earlier #otalk OTtwehy @clissa89 @Dai2584 will look into that Clarissa thanks for suggesting the CMOP-E model, not as up to date on that 🙂 #otalk Dai2584 @GillyGorry #otalk I’m very tired now lol BillWongOT @GillyGorry my take home point is- each of us are responsible for political stuff related to OT. We are all stakeholders. #otalk OTtwehy @BoothRach @Dai2584 David would probably respond with “What the MOHO is this” hahaha #otalk I suggest we tell him 😉 GillyGorry @Dai2584 excellent chat. and you have been an excellent host #otalk patoboy81 @Dai2584 Hey Beth. I joined up especially for #otalk #nerdary! GillyGorry RT @BillWongOT: @GillyGorry my take home point is- each of us are responsible for political stuff related to OT. We are all stakeholders. #� Dai2584 @BillWongOT @GillyGorry #otalk well said. absolutely right EmmJacq I think its important to discuss politics, as a student I know it can be disheartening to encounter red tape and not understand why #otalk clissa89 @patoboy81 @Dai2584 glad you joined us – hope to see you back here again 🙂 #OTalk OTtwehy @GillyGorry @Dai2584 I second that. Really enjoyed tonight’s #otalk OTtwehy RT @BillWongOT: @GillyGorry my take home point is- each of us are responsible for political stuff related to OT. We are all stakeholders. #� GillyGorry RT @OTtwehy: @GillyGorry @Dai2584 I second that. Really enjoyed tonight’s #otalk pixiegirle Me too! Glad i joined in tonight! #otalk clissa89 Before we go, is it worth mentioning that there’s a Facebook Politics4OT group? #OTalk barryclift1 #otalk Thanks. Very useful chat. Just wish that I was better with Twitter!!! clissa89 @pixiegirle I’m glad you joined in too – you made some really valuable points 🙂 #OTalk clissa89 @barryclift1 it comes with practice 🙂 #OTalk peapodicus #otalk thanks all for helping me to think about this subject – off for a cuppa now! Good night ;0) Dr_Derek_Jones  #OTalk important difference between awareness of political contexts and political analysis/action. Dai2584 #otalk just before chat I was painting our local park. we can all do our bit http://t.co/OZ6oKtg9Rh oomooeatingcake #OTalk Thanks all. Sorry also learning i.n twitter pixiegirle BoothRach @GillyGorry Politics is in everything we do, OT are interested in everything we do = understand how political environment impacts #otalk GillyGorry RT @BoothRach: @GillyGorry Politics is in everything we do, OT are interested in everything we do = understand how political environment i� BillWongOT RT @clissa89: Before we go, is it worth mentioning that there’s a Facebook Politics4OT group? #OTalk patoboy81 @OTtwehy @Dai2584 Unlikely to happen unless we put pressure on. Me and 2 OT colleagues just booked on Unison bus to demo at Tory conf #otalk Dai2584 @BoothRach @GillyGorry #otalk yes that more than true clissa89 @boothrach have you checked out our CPD form on the blog for recording participation? #OTalk http://t.co/D97gTpifaf GillyGorry many thanks to @Dai2584 for being a great host tonight #otalk GillyGorry @Dai2584 @clissa89 excellent. looking forward to reading the transcript #otalk OTtwehy @clissa89 @BoothRach oh great I had never noticed or checked the CPD form to record participation. Excellent 🙂 #otalk Dai2584 #otalk goodnight all hope I give you something to think about. maggie_c2 @GillyGorry #OTalk came late but found discussion great & good to see taking place; look out for opportunities & take them #gettinginvolved OTtwehy @Dai2584 no thank u 🙂 u have contributed 2me needing 2b more aware of political issues & aspects that can support future clients #otalk |
Occupational Therapy and Politics 06/08/2013
Politics in OT
Date: 06/08/2013 Host: @Dai2584
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