In this scenario, students will practice therapeutic communication skills through conducting a short, unstructured therapeutic interview/ conversation with intentional orientation to empathetic mode with an elderly client in need of psychological support.
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This scenario is intended to be delivered as an in-situ simulation experience in a neurorehabilitation hospital or clinic (client’s bedroom or occupational therapy space). The simulated participant is portrayed by a trained volunteer, such as an occupational therapy practitioner.
Dressing training for neurological client in sub-acute phase of rehabilitation Read More »
In this scenario, students will prepare and practice conducting an initial occupational interview with a client using the COPM tool.
This is an on-campus (classroom) simulation using a controlled, reproducible scenario.
The learning scenario applies a role play modality, where students working in small groups participate in the scenario in the roles of the therapist, client or observer. It takes place in the context of on-campus practical classes.
Prepare and conduct an occupational interview with a client (COPM) Read More »
This simulation involves a role-play with Maria, a 70-year-old recovering from hip surgery and living with COPD. Her goals include independence in self-care, symptom management, maintaining household roles, and social participation. Students will conduct an occupational and home analysis (with a focus on the bathroom, variations possible), identify her needs, and define goals as a basis for future interventions to enhance mobility and quality of life.
Occupational analysis of the home: COPD and hip surgery Read More »
The simulation involves role-play with a simulated client. The goal is to conduct a COPM assessment with Maria, a 70-year-old recovering from hip surgery and managing COPD. Students will assess her needs, set goals, and develop a plan to improve her mobility and quality of life.
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The client to be observed has been diagnosed with a brachial plexus injury after a heavy motorbike accident. He also shows cognitive deficits in short-term memory and memorizing ability throughout the rehabilitation stay (which the therapist is not informed yet).
ADL-training with a neurological client: dressing the upper body Read More »
The client to be observed has been diagnosed with both diabetic retinopathy and type 2 DM, is overweight, at risk of falling due to dizziness and has a history of a radius fracture due to a fall in the bathroom on the way to the shower.
Bathroom safety in OT: Simulation with family dynamics Read More »
The client who is being observed has been diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy as well as DM type 2 and has restrictions on movement and strength of the dominant hand because of a radius fracture after falling on the ground. The aim of this simulation is to observe the everyday situation “preparing breakfast” and identify relevant restrictions based on the diagnoses.
Making Breakfast Work: ADL Observation and Assistive Advice After a Wrist Fracture Read More »
After over 18 months of intense work on the development of numerous resources and materials for simulation-based learning in OT education, the SIMBA team has been busy implementing simulated learning experiences in the study programmes of all five project partners. Altogether, 30 hands-on and digital simulation scenarios will be implemented, tested and evaluated during this academic year with occupational therapy students at various phases of study and across numerous curriculum areas. Using the insight and experience gained from implementation, all scenarios will be revised and prepared for final dissemination as a key outcome of the SIMBA project.
Implementing SIMBA Simulated-learning Experiences: Report from the Field Read More »
Creating a valid and reliable assessment tool for simulation-based learning in allied health education is a challenging but rewarding process. The development of the SIMBA Assessment Tool for Simulation-Based Learning followed a systematic and structured approach. The first step involved a systematic review of the existing literature to identify approaches and methods used in simulation-based
From Theory to Practice: Building an Assessment for Simulation-Based Learning Read More »