Tutorial Four: Vide Production Session

This blog post has the focus on producing a one minute video (film!). In class, we are divided into groups in which each group has to choose a theme between occupational justice, occupational disruption, occupational transition and occupational disruption. In our group, we chose the theme of ‘occupational disruption’ and according to Christiansen and Townsend (2010) it is a condition (not permanent) which restricts an individual from a meaningful activity. In our film it shows when a student injuring herself while going down the stairs. With a broken leg, her full access to the building or classroom is being limited which keeps her away from her meaningful activity, in her case it’s studying.

I personally believe that, as a group, our outcome was great. After concluding what theme we are going to present, we came up with a set appropriate scenes using story board (which was provided in class) and possible roles straight away. On that same session we also came up when and where we are going to shoot our film. On the shooting day, I personally thought it will take time to shoot because things might change due to different factors such as environmental or each member’s personal thoughts… it only took an hour for us to shoot! As a group we are able to give our own thoughts and opinions and decided as one. By this, we progress on our desired time-frame.

I just want to shout out to:

 Astrid who brought the “red cross” sign and the coat! A++ for the effort!

Jenny, the injured student, GREAT ACTING!!!

Alisha, the editor…WELL DONE!

…and to myself, the doctor/camera man…

GOOD JOB guys!!!

Reference:

Christiansen, C., & Townsend, E. (2010). Introduction to occupation: The art and science of living (2nd ed.). New Jersey: Pearson.

Tutorial one: Information Technology and Ethical Issues

Information Technology and Ethical Issues

This blog post has the focus on information technology commonly used today and the ethical issues that surrounds it. With the provision of its meaning from a credible resource, I will be interpreting what “information technology” is based from my research using my own words.

Further in the posting, I will share what IT I enjoy the most (at this moment) and how it benefits my studies.

William and Sawyer (2005) define ‘information technology” as the combined communications of one computer to the other while sharing data, sound and video.

“When computer and communications technologies are combined, the result is information technology-“infotech”- technology that merges computing with high-speed communications links carrying data, sound and video” (William & Sawyer, 2005 p. 2).

People nowadays do not have to physically talk to each other if they want to communicate with one another. People do not have to post written letters to someone that will take up to 3 to 5 days to read rather they can simply send an e-mail (electronic mail) or send a ‘txt’ messages through cell phones and internet (If telephone is not available). With today’s idea of multi-tasking people cannot afford to look for telephone or travel miles away to meet someone they wish to converse with.

A speech of a college professor in Harvard states the idea of multi-tasking.

IT devices or system I feel comfortable and competent using...

Personally, I like my I-phone handy at all times. Not just it can connect me with people I want to contact with, this device can also connect through internet (using Wi-Fi or 3G) and plays my favourite songs. However, it may limit usage of it if the phone has no credit or Wi-Fi to connect to world wide web.

I-phones allow its users to store an application that suits the person’s lifestyle. For instance, as a student, I was able to download ‘dictionary’ where I can simply type in the words that I’m not familiar with. Also, by downloading “in-class” I was able to save my word document files and go back, read or review them without using a personal computer or laptop. I can even save my timetable through it, without opening my bag. It’s all in my pocket.

IT from my previous fieldwork placements...

Fieldwork one:

-       Computers are being used to save files such as assessment forms, patient records etc. (in Therapists’ office)

-       Telephones are everywhere (including one in the Gym)

-       Electronic visual aids that indicate which patient did ring the bell (in the ward)

Fieldwork two:

-       Computers are being used as a form of intervention to a client (teaching them how to use technology-so they don’t feel behind from the new era)

-       The SLT uses a computer-programme to help her with the intervention e.g. the patient will click on the letter or picture and a voice will be heard and the patient will imitate what the voice has said.  

Issues regarding IT in fieldwork?

So far, based from my first and second fieldwork, I have not experience any technical problems happened while observing their use of technologies.

Potential tool of practice...

Different technologies are being used by therapists (Some of which are mentioned above).

One I can think of is (as an OT student), we use moodles and most of us work by typing our assignments. Tutors post online resources for us students to source instead of face to face lecture.

As a professional, we must see IT as not just a piece of plastic and metals put together and can be displayed. It serves us ‘faster’ in terms of communication, save us space compare to large filing cabinets before. However, if a health profession would rely its practice solely to IT, rapport between care provider and patients is impossible. Which I think building up relation with a client will help the therapy process as it may lead the patient trusting the OT.

Ethical implications arise from the capturing,  sharing and transferring of information via IT devices (e.g. mobile phones) or systems (e.g. internet)

Private messages, pictures and videos are accessible using internet. If a person accidentally forget to log-out or sign out from his/her email account or online bank account, transferring of data (or money) is not impossible.

Mobile phones that contains contact numbers from friends and family is accessible as well as private pictures if left alone.

References:

HarvardExtension. (2010, May 14). Sherry Turkle on digital technology and today's students: IT panel. retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebjyMJZFi_E

William, B., & Sawyer, S., (2005). Using information technology: a practical introduction  to computers & communications. USA: McGraw-Hill.

Tutorial two: Occupational Engagement, Doing, Being, Becoming and Belonging

Breakfast group

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Breakfast Group (preparing, eating, navigating, kitchen assessment)

In fieldwork one, I was involved in the breakfast group that being facilitated by the therapists (either occupational therapists or physiotherapists). At that stage, I was a first year student, and was on the ‘observational’ level and paralleled (almost) all the time to my supervisor during my placement.

I chose this occupation because this was my regular schedule from 8am to 9am on Tuesdays and Thursdays whether my supervisor was on or not.

It gave me great grasp on what an OT does in a rehabilitation ward and I was able to learn things from other therapists.

Do, Be, Become, Belonging defined

“Occupation, though, is more than ‘doing’. It is a synthesis of doing, being and becoming.” (Wilcock, 1998, p. 341).

“Doing is important that it is impossible to envisage the world of humans without it. People spend their lives almost constantly engaged in purposely ‘doing’ even when free of obligation or necessity” (Wilcock, 1998, p. 22 cited in Wilcock 1998 p. 249).

Being is the matter of existence, living and having someone’s presence (Wilcock, 1998). From a dictionary, becoming means ‘coming to be’ (Funk & Wagnall, 1984, p.56 cited in Wilcock, 1998). Belonging is to “describe the necessary contribution of social interaction, mutual support and friendship and the sense of being included, to occupational performance and life satisfaction” (Reibero et al. 2001, cited in Hammel 2004).

In my placement, patients who attend breakfast group have one common goal that is to be discharge from hospital and go home. Patients who belong on the rehabilitation ward have the chance to ‘be’ in the breakfast group (see figure 18). Being in the breakfast group, therapist are able to assess them by doing or engaging with the tasks (see figures 6, 7 & 8), patients are being assessed on their progress, the more they can prepare their own meals, the faster they will be discharged.  Therapists wanted the patient to become independent before discharging them.

While gathering images, I have to consider few ethical matters to avoid conflicts in terms of privacy and plagiarism. Photos I took from the internet have been referenced and can be seen at the end of my power point presentation. I also asked permission of the people who are involved on my ‘original photos’. I also informed them to how their engagement will be helpful on my assignments. All of them agreed and have no issue including their faces on the slideshow.

References:

 

Hammel, K. W. (2004, December). Dimensions of meaning in the occupations of daily life. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 71(5), 296-303.

Wilcock, A. A. (1998, August). Occupation for Health. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 61(8), 340-345.

Wilcock, A. A. (1998, December). Reflections on doing, being, and becoming. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy/ Revue Canadienne D'Ergothérapie, 65(5), 248-257.