OCTA 201 FW Observation Journal Assignment_

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Nympha Amoah Suzanne Kiewe OCTA 201 Fieldwork I Observation I got the opportunity to do my field work observation in the acute care setting at Meritus health in Hagerstown. I encountered several patients ranging from young adult (18 and above) to older adult (65 and up) with diverse medical histories and conditions. The first patient I had the pleasure of observing was an elderly male in his late 60s who had previously undergone a knee replacement and was readmitted for a bacterial infection in both legs, a result of a scratch obtained while swimming in the Potomac River. The goal was to help him regain his independence in activities of daily living (ADLs), and it was encouraging to see him making progress towards being able to return home without assistance. My attention then turned to a 21-year-old male patient with bilateral clavicle and femur fractures. He needed significant assistance with lower body dressing and the ultimate aim was for him to achieve minimal help with ADLs. Then, followed by with a female patient in her 50s who had a history of alcohol abuse. She fell while walking her dogs and faced challenges with standing balance, movement, and sequencing. She showed promise in her weight-bearing tolerance, and our sessions were focused on improving these areas. Last patient was a Caucasian female in her 60s who had a history of a left-side stroke. She showed extreme shoulder weakness and occasional disorientation. She also showed difficulty in

following certain basic instructions and directions. We worked on hand grasp, sequencing, and building endurance, these were very important aspects of her rehabilitation. In the acute care setting at Meritus Health, I observed the significant impact of occupational therapy practitioners in these patients' lives. They played a vital role in assessing, planning, and implementing interventions to address the effects of disease and disability on their daily functioning. The collaboration with other healthcare professionals was evident, and I witnessed the dedication to improving the patients' independence and overall well-being. It was interesting to see how the hospital. While I can see myself working in this setting, I understand that I cannot base my judgment solely on a one-day experience. Nonetheless, I wholeheartedly recommend that my classmates also have the opportunity to conduct their field work at Meritus for valuable experience. During my observation, I noticed that each patient was given a different colored wristband (red, yellow, or green). The first patient I observed had a wristband with both yellow and green colors, indicating that he was ready to go home and fully mobile, but still required medical assistance while at home. In contrast, the last patient needed supervision for ADLs and certain mobility skills, so she had a red wristband due to these requirements. Overall, I had a wonderful experience during my field work and thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to meet and get to know all of the patients. Additionally, I observed a remarkable level of teamwork and communication skills among the practitioners.

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