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Designing home modification plans through case analysis and 360-degree video observation

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In this scenario, students prepare by reviewing the ICF framework and the theory behind reimbursement for home modifications. During the class, students work in groups of four to analyze a case, identify the occupational therapy question, and examine 360-degree videos and a floor plan to collaboratively develop a plan. In the second phase, each group presents their plan to the others. As a final assignment, students write a professional report to the team with the necessary home modifications and therapy goals.

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Assessing handwriting readiness with the WRITIC assessment

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The Writing Readiness Inventory Tool In Context (WRITIC) assessment is an occupation-based tool designed to evaluate handwriting readiness in 5- to 6-year-old kindergarten children. It is intended for use during the pre-writing phase, particularly with children for whom teachers have concerns about handwriting development. It is recommended to administer the WRITIC assessment approximately 5 to 6 months before the start of formal handwriting instruction.

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Interprofessional communication in an acute clinic: Consultation with the nursing staff

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The simulation provides an opportunity to learn, practise and perform a structured consultation for room adaptation in an inpatient environment, while providing verbal instructions to the responsible nurse on how to adapt the room of a patient who suffered a stroke two days ago and is currently experiencing motor and visual neglect, as well as severe left-sided hemiplegia.

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Conducting the DASH assessment with a rheumatological client

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The aim of simulation is to carry out a diagnostic interview with the DASH assessment in order to gain a detailed insight into the impairments in everyday life. The simulation’s goal is to fill out the DASH while asking the client verbally since the client can’t fill out the assessment by himself/herself due to limitations of the hand.

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