An Occupational Therapist's Role in Person-Centered Design | Rebecca Langbein

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An Occupational Therapist's Role in Person-Centered Design | Rebecca Langbein | TEDxJeffersonU

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Learn about Occupational Therapy and the intersection of engineering, psychology, and healthcare. Rebecca Langbein is in her third year, pursuing her clinical doctorate in Occupational Therapy(OT) at Thomas Jefferson University. An avid runner, dedicated daughter and sister, self-proclaimed nerd and bookworm, Rebecca is constantly inspired to learn about all of the things OT practitioners can do to empower clients and even communities. Having designed a program integrating engineering, psychology, and ethics during undergraduate studies at Lehigh University, her dream is to someday blend her passions in order to design environments and technologies that will provide more equitable opportunities for participation among all people. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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@lollydoneahoe 4 жыл бұрын

Honestly this has always my dream career direction as an OT. Excellent talk!

@noahclark7603 3 жыл бұрын

I like the 💡 idea Parks and rec departments, engineers and occupational therapists fused together to tailor the perfect learning environment for students.

@karleepritchard926 4 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent talk! It is my life dream to be an OT making changes like this in the world.

@LLCoolBeans86 3 жыл бұрын

Me too! I'm applying to OT schools now, including Jefferson :-). I pray that you make the dream come true!

@mathildaandmike 4 жыл бұрын

This is amazing Rebecca! This talk is so powerful and OTs are so gifted in that we can pivot into so many directions and we have a unique lense. I love that you mentioned the lense of usability!

@user-de4zl8kk1f 6 ай бұрын

Amazing talk Rebecca. I can't wait to see where your blend of OT and engineering skills take you!

@74777984 3 жыл бұрын

Her description of what an OT does is very very very incomplete. We do not simply adapt things & places. OT is an art & a science. We have to understand anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, cognition, psychology, human development, medical diagnoses & prognoses, group dynamics, etc. as well as OT theories & practice models & techniques which are too numerous to list. When we assess someone we look at the 'superficial' level of functional status that we can observe, for example difficulty dressing oneself or inability to sit upright unsupported or difficulty with 3 step tasks or becoming overwhelmed in busy environments. Then we look 'deeper' at what is causing these functional problems, for example, decreased hand strength, decreased coordination, poor trunk control, low mood, poor attention, dysfunctional sensory integration, etc. The treatment approaches we take are not only compensatory & adaptive. We use promotive, preventative, remedial, rehabilitative, etc. approaches. We don't only look at physical environment, we look at social, financial, diagnosis/prognosis contexts. We design complex, graded interventions to enable patients to attain their performance goals regarding activities of daily living, work/education & leisure activities in order to fulfill their desired roles in life. It is a great honour for me to be an OT because my work facilitates transformation in peoples' lives. I have been an OT for 22 years & I'm sorry to say I do not feel this lecture does my beloved profession justice.

@leena4049 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your comment on this video, and it was very helpful in giving me an understanding of what OTs do from your perspective. I'm thinking of pursuing this career field and was interested in what educational route you took to become an OT. I'm debating on if I should be an OTA, or earn a bachelor's and then go for my MA in OT since I'm already finishing my associate's degree in an unrelated field.

@mariac5154 2 жыл бұрын

@@leena4049 pursue a masters, unless you want to teach or lead research in the field.

@oliviadope4693 2 жыл бұрын

Remember that she was still a student when she gave this talk! I think she gave a general enough explanation for a 10 minute Ted talk that was supposed to be focused on OTPs collaborating with engineers, designers, urban planners, and more on making our world more accessible. That is literally all about an adaptive approach. You are absolutely right that we do more than just adapt, but purpose of this talk was to briefly highlight that OT is well positioned to excel in roles in the industry of person-centered design.

@mirsjourney 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent TALK. So informative and very comprehensive for other disciplines to understand. THANKS for this!!!!

@alyssapenick5056 3 жыл бұрын

I'm studying for the NBCOT right now and saw this motivational video. I love this talk and this is a dream I have as well. Will be a COTA soon and would honestly love to get in touch with you and maybe bounce off ideas on how this may be possible! Thank you for this. Back to studying I go!

@taniawiseman4105 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent Talk - welcome to the profession, we are lucky to have you.

@ChristianOOwusu 3 жыл бұрын

I love to hear talks about inter professional collaboration

@briannaberger2119 10 ай бұрын

I recently saw a girl on tik tok with splints that looked like rings and it was the first time I really considered engineering place in OT. this is such an important topic to discuss

@fluffynamedkimba 3 жыл бұрын

excellent talk- very inspiring, brilliant speaker and woman

@otsophie7569 3 жыл бұрын

Very inspirational and beautifully said how two professions collide.

@nandiko123 Жыл бұрын

Would have loved to have seen the ring!

@benwebster5393 4 жыл бұрын

Really cool talk... seriously considering OT... Ergonomics...? Want to be connected in this field

@rohitburra3337 3 жыл бұрын

A great talk!

@beautytokyolannguyen1974 2 жыл бұрын

Hay quá

@anupampriya2065 6 ай бұрын

HOW MANY PEOPLE IS IN AUDITORIUM

@starsha23 3 жыл бұрын

I’m dying to know where you are now

@SteveM-pw3rl 3 жыл бұрын

That's great, but wouldn't these things make OT's lose their jobs?

@blache24 2 жыл бұрын

Not at all! These types of interventions are only a very small percentage of all of the things OTs do, and each person still has their own unique needs that require individual assessment and intervention.