Observation Tools

Dec 29

Teaching students how to observe is fundamental to teaching strong critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills. As students learn to sharpen their observation skills, they will be better prepared for assessing and identifying their patient's problem areas and creating plans for intervention and documentation.

The following Observation Tools can be used 'as is' or customized to meet your students' needs.

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Activity Analysis of Cognitive Skills

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Students will need to identify the steps and cognitive skills required to complete an activity, justify why specified cognitive skills are necessary to complete an activity, and grade the activity demands up and down for individuals with varying degrees of cognitive impairment.

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Melissa Turpin, OTD, OTR/L, CTP

SOAP Note Writing Activity (Pediatrics)

Melissa Turpin, OTD, OTR/L, CTP

Lisa Doyle, PT, DPT, MS, NCS

Observation Skill Development using Sit to Stand

Lisa Doyle, PT, DPT, MS, NCS

This lesson plan is designed to develop observational skills comparing normal movement to atypical movement.

This activity supports the requirements for:
ACOTE standards B.4.4
CAPTE standards 7D7

Lisa Doyle, PT, DPT, MS, NCS

Observation Skill Development using Ambulation

Lisa Doyle, PT, DPT, MS, NCS

This lesson plan is designed to develop observational skills to determine deficits in static standing and early ambulation in a stroke survivor.

This activity supports the requirements for:
ACOTE standards B.4.4
CAPTE standards 7D7

Lisa Doyle, PT, DPT, MS, NCS

Melissa Turpin, OTD, OTR/L, CTP

Using the OTPF to Foster Observational and Critical Thinking Skills (Pediatrics)

Melissa Turpin, OTD, OTR/L, CTP

Lisa Doyle, PT, DPT, MS, NCS

Fostering Observational Skills & Critical Thinking

Lisa Doyle, PT, DPT, MS, NCS

Lisa (Elisabeth) Koch MOT, OTR/L

Kinesiology/Analysis of Physical Performance, Upper Extremity

Lisa (Elisabeth) Koch MOT, OTR/L

For each video, analyze the movement of the client’s indicated or non-affected upper extremity; joints; movement(s); prime movers; type of contraction; approximate AROM; and any movements/muscles associated.

Lisa (Elisabeth) Koch MOT, OTR/L

Jan Davis, MS, OTR/L

Observation Log

Jan Davis, MS, OTR/L

Patient Interview & Observation with Clint

Jan Davis, MS, OTR/L

Practice Lab: Observation of Normal Movement During Function

Jan Davis, MS, OTR/L

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Inspiring Clinical Excellence in Today’s Students

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Jan Davis, MS, OTR/L

Dynamic Observation: The Key to Critical Thinking and Clinical Reasoning

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Jan Davis, MS, OTR/L

Tools for Teaching Observation with Learning Activities & Practice Labs

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Jan Davis, MS, OTR/L

Utilizing ICE Videos Throughout the Curriculum

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Laurie Daigle, PT, MA

Sharon Glover, OTD, OTR/L

Lisa Koch, MOT, OTR/L

Jan Davis, MS, OTR/L

Tools for Teaching2020 What's New

Jan Davis, MS, OTR/L

Founder and president of International Clinical Educators, Jan Davis specializes in using video technology (filmed with real patients and therapists) to create innovative, state of the art educational materials for practicing clinicians as well as occupational therapy and physical therapy faculty and students.

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