ver forget.
This is really beautiful; can you provide a specific example? The entire passage is rather broad. Lovely, but broad and general. Looking forward to reading about a specific instance.
ver forget.
This is really beautiful; can you provide a specific example? The entire passage is rather broad. Lovely, but broad and general. Looking forward to reading about a specific instance.
skills:
Provide a reader the synopsis so that the reader doesn't have to look for the information in the image.
ce in someone's life.
What a wonderful sentiment.
or's
Bachelor (not possessive)
observation
Plural
multitude of diagnoses
I understand what you are trying to convey but think of person-first language. People with varied diagnoses....etc.
Bachelors
Singular
ding
Love this!
second-year
Update to reflect present
ractions.
Please provide a synopsis
g and buttoning.
Provide a synopsis. Blur out the name of your classmate.
es. This was an area I wanted to grow in clinical confidence. The lower image shows how I productively grew and developed my therapeutic skills
Please provide a synopsis
mstack
Give a little more detail so the reader doesn't have to try reading the "raw data" in the image.
tioners.
If you were a manager at Erlanger, how would you feel if you came across the image below on the internet?
ting.
Please provide a synopsis
SPD.
spell out
T
lowercase
t fac
Provide synopsis.
ond
Please provide a synopsis of the image.
w).
Since you posted a picture of the discussion board, provide a synopsis of the discussion.
ogram
Synopsis here please.
Telehealth.
lowercase. See this article.
T
lowercase
sity (COTAD)
Provide synopsis so reader doesn't have to re-read your discussion post.
See post below for details on the integration of theory in clinical practice
Provide the synopsis of the post here.
cognitive behavioral therapy
Capitalize name of theory
The image below describes this encounter and how I incorporated a return to work task in our therapy session
Needs a bit more description and synopsis--otherwise the reader needs to read the image, and you don't want to make the reader have to do that!
M
No need to capitalize
(ROM)
Not necessary unless used again on the page (it is not)
BS
Spell out
ssion
Lovely!
ion!
Nice example. Describe image below.
ons.
Great example
iLS
spell out
on
Give an example and describe image.
t clinic.
Great example!
milie
Need specific example and synopsis of image.
nd!
Image on the right is sideways
ner
Describe image
ucator
Provide specific example
heir l
whose?
chat.
See previous comments on providing synopses of images.
erapists.
Can you think of a specific example in which you used these resources during FW?
s m
Wonderful example!
ay.
See previous comments about images of discussion board posts.
I kept a notebook filled with notes and would often confer with my fieldwork educator about the evidence I found and asked their opinion on how they approach different evaluations based on the patient's level of functioning
Please shorten this.
out the session.
See previous comments about examples and expectations of using screenshots of your discussion posts.
mor
Provide a synopsis of the image. Don't expect the reader to have to read through all your discussion board posts for the salient points.
I specified what goal was addressed and whether it needed a different grading so the next session would have a starting point or if a different therapist treated the client, they would have an idea of client participation during treatment session
Please shorten this sentence. Also, provide an example, as well as a synopsis of the image below.
levels of function.
This is too general. Please provide a specific example and describe the image.
al need.
Can you provide a specific example? And explain the image.
lls.
Please describe what the image is saying.
I fulfilled my commitment by stepping up and getting the kids the treatment they needed despite not being able to have their full time seen by their regular occupational therapist by incorporating them into my other caseload.
Can you break down this long sentence into shorter sentences please? It's hard tfollow.
milies.
This is lovely!
overall participation of session
Grammar
utions.
See previous comment about providing a specific example.
ow a
This is general--please provide a specific example.
hey may have about what the session will look like and what my clinical judgement
This is good, but very general. Please provide a specific example. And please describe the artifact.
with
unnecessary word
a co-trea
This is jargon. Is there a better way to phrase this?
re they will be transitioning to (inpatient rehab, skilled nursing facility, palliative care, etc.
See previous comment
ed
See previous comment.
nt facility
Explain what the image is below. Image a person who is blind using a screen reader to access your website. They would not be able to read the image. You need to explain what it is and provide a brief synopsis.
y name is Laura Mendez and I am from Little Rock, Arkansas! I am a second year master's of occupational therapy student and I am approaching my level II fieldwork rotations.
This is lovely. Consider rewording it to reflect the past tense--by the time you graduate and potentially use this to showcase your achievements to a potential employer, this will be long ago. Also, it is a Master of Occupational Therapy program.
I am a 2nd year maste
Please update this to reflect the present time. Also, it is a Master of Occupational Therapy degree.
include
past tense
change
chance?
Many members in this group are sensory seeking and need to work on something while they are learning about coping skills
past tense
lead
past tense
nt’
not possessive
lient’s f
not possessive
Min-Mod A fro
spell out
p’
not possessive
y are d/c.
spell out
We had a productive conversation about how his rehab team is working hard to help him and that even though we can’t feel the pain he is feeling, we know he is motivated and trying the hardest he could
Please use past tense
arised,
grammar
ling him I have been a student here for eight weeks, he reported that he thought I had been working here and reported I had the confidence and attitude of an OT practitioner.
Great. Please write in past tense.
nd make s
past tense
. I answer client’s and
past tense
Even though I would some time after fieldwork planning groups and individual interventions
Grammar
goals
You already provided this as an example in another section. Can you be more specific with something you worked on, aside from documentation?
my strengths for the week
Please rephrase. Confusing.
ang
spelling
was Max A
The patient required maximal assistance. The patient wasn't maximal assistance.
y providing this feedback, I am ensuring the client’s safety and that they are able to get the most out of their individual or group th
Write in past tense please.
I also have as
Use past tense.
I have corrected
Use past tense
nt’
Not possessive
CEU
spell out
EBP
spell out
ided.
Please be more specific about how the spinning wheel related to the specific criteria of contributing to the knowledge base of OT practice.
orks.
Please provide a specific example to illustrate.
LB dressing at d/c (wearing d
spell out
I made sure to center my group interventions based on the client’s goals to ensure that they gained coping skills, anger management, problem solving, identifying triggers, and community based skills based on client factors and performance skills.
Please rephrase for clarity and try to avoid repetitive words, e.g., made sure & ensure; coping skills & performance skills & community based skills. It is difficult to follow this sentence.
nt’s
not possessive
NAMI and SAMHSA, to
spell out
rvention.
Give an example of a credible source--e.g., a reference.
is is a pi
In my browser, the picture appears above the number 1, before the description.
DME
spell out
t will need at discharge
past tense
educate t
past tense
While at Regional One, a client reported that he was going to sell his medication once he was discharged. I educated him on that being illegal and he reported that he was joking with me. I did not want to take the chance, so I reported this news to my educator. She reported that the rehab team, including the pharmacist and doctor, was aware and that this was not the first time he mentioned this. Katie Heismann, OTR/L reports "Rachel adheres to AOTA's code of ethics and also adheres to any safety protocols."
can you find a synonym for the verb "report"? You use it repetitively in this section.
was
were
clients and to put the
she wanted you to put them on personal items, or did not want you to do that? I don't understand the syntax.
’s
not possessive
clien
Give example. This is very broad and vague.
or’
not possessive
nt’s
not possessive
CGT
?
rs
Nice
SNF
See previous comments about acronyms
ADL
spell out before using for the first time
I have been able to communicate
Write in past tense.
se of the activity.
What you described here does not relate to the professional community, but rather to your patients. The prompt is about your colleagues in the profession.
gave
is this the right verb?
ADL
spell out
GTs, nurses, and RT to
spell out. Don't know what these mean.
LMHS
See previous comments about abbreviations. When used the first time on a page, spell out before placing in parentheses, ONLY if you are going to use it again on then page. Otherwise don't bother with the abbreviation in parentheses.
rou
Nice!
ps
Nice!
cator.
See previous comment
R/L.
Please provide a brief synopsis of the contents of the image.
cked up all of the rods and that I did minimal effort to help ensure she felt successful and to maintain our therapeutic relationship.
This is a nice reflection but does not answer the prompt about application of theory. What theory did you use to design your intervention?
each domain works together to positively or negatively impact health
This is also a bit confusing. Perhaps a picture or diagram of the 8 dimensions of wellness would help here.
otivation and attendance in group decreased,
Was this for the particular client, or in general?
One client was feeling discouraged one week and felt as though she would never get discharged and that she learned all the skills in OT.
This is a long sentence that confused me, especially the final clause about learning skills in OT. Please rewrite for clarity.
aw the jar in the therapy room as well as the clients
Word order. This is a lovely activity.
they
who?
promote activity to promote
grammar--promote to promote
ELMHS
Spell out. If used again, place acronym in parentheses.
ROH
Spell out before using acronym
occupational therapy code of ethi
Capitalize
Bachelor of science
The entire name of the degree needs to be capitalized
kids
"this kid" "our kids" --comes off casual, unprofessional, and almost condescending. It can also become dehumanizing. Be more sensitive in this paragraph. It's a great story.
e
Add a space before Level 1 FW experience
Under professional work experience, write out technician
independent way
is independence the goal? or meaningful engagement? Just something to think about. Not everyone wants to be independent in all occupations--there is often a trade-off between the energy required and expended to perform something independently versus saving the energy for something more important
y
(OT)
was
delete word
with
Delete this "with"
Statio
Lovely
ADL
Acronym alert
post
previous
selves
Nice
t
plural
we would like to evaluate him for our services
he could benefit from OT services
once I graduate
place these words after "I hope"
les
past tense
would not benefit myself.
did not benefit me
as able to provide
gave
t
plural
with
in
g
comma
up
us
to improve his condition
place this after the words "work on"
ask h
plural
ss
lost
specific diagnosis/disability
perhaps state: having an illness or experiencing a traumatic event can be
ist
plural
eekly.
This is fantastic! Such a cute picture!
you
I
the way I did
my
able to be
delete
d re
were
would even do
He even did a little dance
on it
on it was
for the next time we saw him
place this at the end of the sentence, and drop "for"
was able to talk
talked
from
after
She would advocate with the medical team on research and study’s done for patients on the vents and early intervention therapy.
Rephrase
and low sedations
this should come after the words "early intervention"
with
throughout
show
demonstrate
’s
the position of the apostrophe when plural is after the s
most
most or all? I can't think of a single profession where it is not vital to behave professionally--can you?
a
delete
since being in the ICU can be a serious situation
it always is a serious situation....and you already stated this in the first sentence.
e
plural
by
through
an intimidating
an intimidating what?
once I begin practicing as an occupational therapist
place this at the end of the sentence
the most
as much as possible
to positively impact my weeks
please clarify or rephrase--I am unclear what this means
To be occupational therapist, I feel like we have a passion to help people and most of the time we take those struggles home with us. I know how important it is to balance your work life and personal life. I know that it is hard to leave those struggles at work once you get home, but it is important to focus on yourself and your loved ones just like your patients.
Change these to first-person language. Use "I" statements. Speak about yourself, not others
throughout my rotations
Either remove this or place it at the beginning of the sentence.
as a
as this was a
p grow my therapeutic use of self.
what do you mean?
n
without being asked
I know how important it is to help them without being asked
delete--you just stated this in the previous sentence
I was able to use my strength as a servant
Please rephrase
as well as writing up reports
how is this related in the sentence? Please rephrase for clarity
being a servant
to avoid misinterpretation, consider rephrasing: and having a service-oriented mindset (or something similar).
after sessions
place this at the end of the sentence
is helping me develop the skill as I will need it in the future as a practitioner.
past tense
because she said that she wants
and said she wanted
is
past tense
than she provided me
place this clause after the word "help"
haven’t had
didn't have
as my instructor for the week
you had a different instructor each week?
with
within
was able to talk
talked