The OT Student Perspective

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The Glove Conundrum February 25, 2009 8:29 AM by Andrea Vourtsis: Something I've noticed in my travels is that OTs outside of hospital or SNF settings rarely wear gloves when treating. Perhaps this is because there is a much slimmer chance of exposure to things that necessitate gloves. However, I'm coming face to face Read More...
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Who’s conditioning who? February 5, 2009 8:44 AM by Andrea Vourtsis: One thing that any therapist, pediatric or otherwise, will frequently come up against is that lovely word: behavior. Many have theorized about it and plenty think they know the best way to control, modify, or reduce it. Myriad techniques exist and on Read More...
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Treating without a diagnosis January 23, 2009 2:16 PM by Andrea Vourtsis: Perhaps I'm still stuck on the medical model, but am I the only one who finds it jarring to treat a client without full knowledge of what causes them to need treatment? I'm finding that in the school system, the occupational therapist isn't always provided Read More...
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Pediatrics December 1, 2008 2:38 PM by Andrea Vourtsis: On my second day of pediatrics fieldwork, a 10 month-old baby puked directly down my shirt. I'm sure some of you know this, but there is nothing like the feeling of formula vomit nicely congealing in your bosom. Makes for a lovely smell, too - especially Read More...
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