Reference no: EM133601411
Assignment: Emerging Specialties in Occupational Therapy Practice Settings- Prosthetics
Objective: Students will demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of prosthetics by applying didactic information to answer the questions below and through designing a client education handout.
Instructions:
I. Watch the provided YouTube video: "Prosthetic Options: Body Powered Prosthetic Hook" and answer the following:
1. Describe how the client will use the device for each occupation in the OT domain (9). Be specific with the activity under the occupational category (9pts). For example: The client will use the prosthetic to don their pull over shirt when getting ready to go out to eat.
2. Identify and describe two teaching methods you will use with the client when instructing them to don and doff the prosthetic device.
3. Describe the OT practitioner's role in this practice area and with the prosthetist.
II. Following #1, design a client education handout for another client who you will be working with to learn how to don and doff their new body driven prosthetic device. ** Visualize yourself reviewing the handout with your client to ensure you include relevant and important information for them to refer to while using their new equipment. The client education handout should include the following elements:
1. Client demographics/date
2. A visual image
3. Wearing schedule
4. Safety considerations & Precautions
5. Application steps
6. Care instructions
7. Trouble shooting/Resources for any issues with the device.