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Unleash Using Internet Resources to support Occupational Therapy Practice

Unleash Using Internet Resources to support Occupational Therapy Practice. UOTA Fall Conference 2013 Cathy.szumigala@ccsdut.org. Entry Level : G et a “bright idea”, T hink about the possibilities Novice level See what’s out there How can you expand what you are doing? Master level

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Unleash Using Internet Resources to support Occupational Therapy Practice

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  1. UnleashUsing Internet Resources to support Occupational Therapy Practice UOTA Fall Conference 2013 Cathy.szumigala@ccsdut.org

  2. Entry Level: • Get a “bright idea”, • Think about the possibilities Novice level • See what’s out there • How can you expand what you are doing? Master level • How can you build momentum in your practice • How can you increase state-wide collaboration and a “brain trust” Entry, Novice or Master levelEveryone is at a different place

  3. Why now? • Therapists are itinerant, many clinics • There is increased portability with electronic tools • 92.5% of Utahans have access to internet (that’s twice the national average) • Therapists have an increased need for collaboration with others • Clients are “wired” for technology

  4. Objectives 1. Identify and describe Software/Apps, and websites which help manageelectronicinformation across environments 2. Identify and describe Software/Apps, free ware and websites which promote training attention, motor control, cognition 3. Identify how to use these resources to promote intrastate and national collaboration

  5. Technology rules • Technology is always changing, revising or updating- find a way to stay sane: • read reviews, • collaborate with colleagues--- ask questions • limit what you choose to use. 2. Always have a back-up

  6. What are you going to use and how are you going to access WiFi vs. 3G Networks • Site based therapy – WiFi • Many devices do not have a wired portal for internet • Where are the hubs, are they locked, can you get a reliable signal • Mobile therapy – Wifi may not be available • 3G network devices (phones, some options with I pads) • Dependent on monthly service plan

  7. Devices – dependent on: • Size • How to access (tap/swipe) • How bright • How loud • Internet Conductivity • Sharablility (USB vs. Cloud) • “Feel” does it navigate easily by touch • Battery Life

  8. Why Apps’- Electronic therapies • Cool Factor- children/young adults will do things (crossword puzzles/Words with Friends) that they would not do in paper or game/scrabble • Adults want to stay connected. Have access to smart phones/internet • Increases engagement with others, creates a social network • Lots of visual and auditory sensory input • Immediate cause and effect • Portability

  9. Types of Apps • Web (Cloud) based (hosted online) vs. stand alone Utubevs Camera • Type of device versions – some supported only on a phone or tablet, some support both a phone and tablet. • Full Versions vs. Lite versions

  10. Why use APPS • Cheap – free, most $0.99-20.00 • Fast – downloads immediately • Installs immediately – no technician needed

  11. Where to find the “Best” Apps • Colleagues • Search engines – Google, Bing • Featured APPS on ITunes Google Marketplace • Blogs: (www.Cache-AT.blogspot.

  12. AOTA—listing of APPS by practice area (www.aota.org/Practitioners/Resources/APPS.aspx)

  13. OT Connections (http://otconnections.aota.org/) • Note: you need to sign in to see all the content

  14. OTs with APPS (http://otswithapps.com/ )

  15. Pinterest

  16. Advance for OT

  17. Divine Caroline .com(http://www.divinecaroline) • Apps for adults with ADD/ADHD • Android Apps • Routinely • Mindjet • Astrid Tasks

  18. How many Apps are there?

  19. 2 Major APPS market Android Apple

  20. Android • Lots of “players” –many devices, offer many features (for gestures, file management) • Different devices offer different peripherals (USB ports, external storage, universal cords for projectors) • 3rd party App stores – make and host your own App • Increased ability to customization and personalization • If you’re tech savy and like to do techie stuff… this is the way to go

  21. Apple • Everything is controlled thru iTunes! • Needs Apple devices and peripherals (limited) • Customization is controlled by the features Apple wants • Initiated the Apps store, has a longer history and many users– lots of reviews • If you want to just get something that doesn’t take Techie skills, this is the way to go

  22. Live Scribe Pen

  23. Web Sites for collaboration • OT Connections – www.OTconnections.org • AOTA Facebook- www.aota.org/facebook • AOTA twitter – www.aota.org/twitter • AOTA social media – www.aota.org/social

  24. Cons for Electronic Therapies/APPS • Can contribute to social isolation • Sedentary lifestyle • obsession

  25. Therapeutic Benefits of using APPS • Provides Multi-modal learning, • Accessibility features • Trains for independent ADLs • Motivates and provides immediate rewards • Built in timers, scores for data collection

  26. Promote Collaboration • Facebook • Twitter • Livebinders • Web Page • Blogs

  27. Use a backup • paper/audio versions • use “the cloud” to routinely backup • Email yourself important information • Use the camera feature on your smart phone or Ipad • set up some docs/apps for “off line” • Secure Safe • Live Binder

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