week 10 acquisitions

o Glaucoma:

group of conditions with differing cause that result in damage to the optic nerve

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Macular Degeneration:

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loss of central vision

Cataracts:

opacification of the lens (AKA: lens becomes cloud)

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Diabetic Retinopathy:

complication for DM that causes damage to blood vessels to the retina

• As an OT what are common interventions to improve function for LV population?

o Compensatory strategies is the use of the internal and/or external strategies to improve performance of an occupation

 Moving an object closer to eye for better viewing

 Organizational strategies

 Organized scanning patterns

 Line guides

 Anchors

o Adaptation:

Process of using changes in the environment or changing the demands of a task to increase safety and function.

 Adjusting placement and intensity of lighting

 Increasing contrast between items

 Adjusting print size

 Tactile dots for oven knobs

• Why is role disruption important after a physical disability?

o We as OTs cannot overlook the importance of social roles

o Role disruption resulting from a disability can have devastating effects on the ability ot maintain roles prior onset of disability

• How many adults who have a moderate to severe disability have children?

o Approx.. 6-9 million adults with moderate adults with moderate to severe disability (ex: TBI, SCI, MS) have young children under the age of 10

o Parenting activities that could be impacted:

 Bathing, feeding, dressing infants and children

 Engaging in play and recreational activities

 Providing affection

 Healthy limit setting

o Important to help restore family roles:

 This can be by using transitional activities (holding, carrying transferring), safety straps, harnesses, front packs

• What is included in work as an occupation and some examples?

o The occupation of work includes as defined by OTPF:

 Employment interests or pursuits

 Employment seeking and acquisition

 Job performance

 Retirement preparation and adjustment

 Volunteer exploration

 Volunteer participation (AOTA, 2020)

o In order to be successful in the occupations of work and education, one must also effectively manage his or her own ADLs and IADLs

 Safely getting to and from work or school

 Preparing and eating meals at work or school

 Dressing and performing hygiene in an acceptable manner for work or school

o Adapting Technology:

: Computers and technology are used regularly in our daily lives, especially in the worker and student roles

 Adapting technology for decreased strength or motor control:

• Dictation software, talk to text software, voice commands

• Large key size on phones or computers

• Key-guards

• Single click or easy to grasp mouse

• Track balls, joy sticks

• Eye gaze technology or head pointers

• Mouth stick

• Universal cuff typing stick or stylus

• Switches

 Adapting technology for low vision:

• Dictation software, text to speech software

• Large key size on phones or computers

• High contrast keyboard, mouse, etc.

• Magnifying screens or enlarging print options

• Bump dots on keys or mouse

Adapting technology for cognitive and attention difficulties

• Simplify screen/keyboard (fewer options, increased space between items)

• Color coded keyboard

• Picture symbols/visual cues

• Single click mouse

• Auto-correct

• Dictation software, talk to text software, voice commands

• Switches

Adapting technology for hard of hearing/deafness

• Captioning

o Adapting work examples:

 Person level: person with low vision may recommended to adjust computer monitor display settings and lighting to improve contrast

 Group level: equipment or physical aspects for work may be adjusted to improve access, usability and ability to work. (Example: standing desk).

• Also includes workplace practices, example to facilitate an inclusive office culture and environment for individuals who are transitioning (ex: policy and guidelines for child leave, access to facilities).

 Population level: policies may guide the prevention and response to workplace violence, injury risk exposure and equity in benefits and opportunities for advancement

• How does culture play a role with play and leisure?

o Culture can have a significance influence on an individuals’ play and leisure activities

o An important aspect of honoring a person’s cultural background is working with them to ensure they can participate in valued cultural occupations

o Culture influences the way individuals raise and promote development of their children. Consider the client’s culture when making recommendations for developmental activities.

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Name an adaptation for the role of parenting.

o Transitional activities (holding, carrying transferring), safety straps, harnesses, front packs