Interviewing Skills and Observation
What is verbal communication used for?
It is used to establish rapport, obtain information on condition and/or progress, relay information to staff, instruct patient and family.
Who is AOTA?
American Occupational Therapy Association
What is TUOS?
Therapeutic use of self
Being aware of oneself and the client, and in control of what is communicated
What is culture?
Customs, beliefs, activity patterns, behavioral standards, and expectations accepted by the society of which the client is a member
What are the different elements of clinical reasoning?
Scientific
Ethical
Artistic
Gestures, Eye Contact, Body Language, and Physical Appearance is a part of what communication type?
Metacommunication
Who is FOTA?
Florida Occupational Therapy Association
What is the difference between therapeutic relationship and a friendship?
Therapeutic relationships are meant to serve the patient and friendships are meant to be reciprocated.
List 3 ways you can build rapport with a patient.
Active listening
Understanding
Positive regard
Physical and psychological comfort
interest
acceptance
What is the correct order of level of practitioner in regard to the development of clinical skills?
(Least experienced to most experienced)
Novice Practitioner
Advanced Beginner
Competent Practitioner
Proficient Practitioner
Expert Practitioner
What is the correct order of Personal Space in terms of distance? (From inches to 25 feet away)
Intimate Distance (inches)
Personal Distance (arm's length)
Social Distance (4-12 feet)
Public (12-25 feet)
Whose mission statement is: "To advance the quality, availability, use and support of occupational therapy through standard-setting, advocacy, education, and research on behalf of its members and the public."
AOTA
What is deemed too personal/ inappropriate to share with a patient?
Nothing, as long as the patient stays the focus of the conversation
Ethnicity, Socioeconomic Status, Lifestyle Choices, Sociocultural, Diversity are ....
Cultural Considerations
What are the different clinical reasoning strategies?
Procedural reasoning
Interactive reasoning
Conditional reasoning
Pragmatic reasoning
Ethical reasoning
What are the factors to a successful communication?
Presentation of Material
Attitude of Speaker
Tone and Volume of Speaker's Voice
Effective listening
What is the ASCOTA?
Student representative from all accredited schools who participate in the AOTA by meeting regularly and providing feedback to the organization.
What are the stages of loss?
Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance
Which level of practitioner: is able to view situations as a whole, rather than isolated parts AND is able to modify plans easily?
Proficient practitioner
What is the difference between Unstructured and Structured Observation?
Unstructured: gathering information simply by being present and watching
Structured: thinking about what information you need and then set up the situation to get the information you need
What association oversees the furthering legislation for Occupational Therapy?
American Occupational Therapy Political Action Committee (AOTPAC)
How many qualities for TUOS are there?
Name 5.
Self awareness, Active listening, Empathy, Genuineness, Respect, Self Disclosure, Sensitivity, Trust, Warmth
What reasoning focuses on the disease/disability and appropriate treatment, AND deals with problem identification, goal setting, and treatment planning?