Friday, June 26, 2020

VOTC Newsletter Summer 2020

VOTC Newsletter - Summer 2020

               
Demonstrate Professionalism - Command Respect

In the Indian context of practice, one of the challenges faced by occupational therapists (OTs) is gaining respect from other professionals and stakeholders. Many professionals either experience a sense of inferiority or feel that they have not been given the respect they deserve. Respect stems from the way others perceive a professional. This article highlights the ways in which OTs in India can demonstrate professionalism to command respect from others. 
Comment on Occupational Therapy Scope of Practice
 
Indian Occupational Therapists Think Tank (IOTTT), a voluntary group of likeminded, experienced, and expert occupational therapists, drafted a Scope of Practice document pertaining to the Indian context of practice. The IOTTT is seeking public comments on the draft. The deadline to comment is July 20, 2020.
COVID-19 Resources

IOTTT Publishes COVID-19 Secure Guidelines for Rehabilitation Professionals in India

Indian Occupational Therapists Think Tank published COVID-19 secure guidelines to assist rehabilitation professionals in India reopen their practice/re-enter the workforce safely and protect the service recipients of occupational therapy. The guidelines are available free of cost and will soon be posted here

World Health Organization
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
John Hopkins Coronovirus Dashboard
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Health & Family Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu

 
Disability News

No. of disabled students sees sharp fall in Rajasthan schools
Lockdown blues: Persons with disabilities face abuse, neglect & uncertainty
Grocery kits distributed to disabled
Madurai: Lockdown a double challenge for disabled
Coronavirus lockdown – In the pandemic, the disabled remain an invisible minority
How Revival aims to ‘un-hide’ stories of disability in India

Evidence Corner
(Links to Research that Support OT Practice/Profession)
 
Evidence Based Practice
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