Mary, an OTA, is meeting her client, Jane Doe, for the first time. Jane is 80 years old and sustained a right CVA 1 week ago, resulting in left hemiparesis. Jane was recently admitted to a skilled nursing facility for rehabilitation and requires moderate assistance for self-care and transfers. Consider Mary and Jane’s initial conversation below. What suggestion would you make regarding the OTA’s interaction with the client?
OTA: Hey Jane, I’m Mary, your therapist for today. It is nice to meet you. Any problems?
Client: Yes, My TV isn’t working and my breakfast was late this morning. Who are you again?
OTA: I’m your OTA for today and I am here to help you get dressed.
Client: What’s an OTA:
OTA: Well, I’m from the occupational therapy department. We are similar to PT, except they work on walking and the lower extremities and we work on the upper extremities and activities of daily living - ADLs. Are you ready to begin therapy now sweetie?
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#. Suggestions to improve this interaction are :-
- The OTA must have wished the patient
- The OTA must have introduced herself in simple language to the patient
- First ,the OTA must have made a therapeutic relationship with the patient before startig the care .
- The OTA must address the patient by his name .
Mary, an OTA, is meeting her client, Jane Doe, for the first time. Jane is 80...