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"Spoonful OT"
is a nod to the Spoon Theory, which is a metaphor often used by people with chronic illnesses to explain their limited daily energy or "spoons." It suggests that individuals with chronic conditions have a limited number of "spoons" each day, and they must carefully allocate their energy. As an occupational therapist living with multiple chronic conditions, I am drawing on my own lived experience when working with individuals who have chronic illnesses and need support in managing their daily activities within the constraints of their available energy.
The image of a "spoonful" can also evoke feelings of comfort and nurturing. In this context, "Spoonful OT" represents caring and supportive occupational therapy services, with a focus on enhancing the quality of life for individuals through personalized care and assistance with a focus on achieving a full or satisfying "spoonful" of functionality and independence in their daily lives, despite any challenges they may face.
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Functional Capacity Reports
For individuals living with chronic conditions, functional capacity reports are a useful tool in measuring the difference between a good day, and a bad day (or week).
Functional Capacity Reports will generally require the following steps:
- Initial assessment - generally completed in the home environment to include observations
- Assessments of mobility, daily living skills, standardised assessments and questionnaires
- Functional task observations
- Review of specialist reports and discussion with other treating professionals
- Carer interview
- Report writing, discussion and review of report and editing with individual and/or caregivers
Functional Capacity Reports for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) are generally quoted as a total of 10 to 12 hours.
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Assistive Technology
For individuals living with chronic conditions, assistive technology can be the bridge between “too hard” and “I’ve got this”. For individuals to access assistive technology under funding schemes (NDIS, DVA, Aged Care Packages, NIISQ) assessment from a qualified occupational therapist is required.
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Assistive technology will generally require the following steps:
- Initial assessment - generally completed in the home environment to include observations
- Assessments of mobility, daily living skills, completion of any standardised assessments and questionnaires
- Measurement of body structures, relative environment and other factors
- Trial of equipment solutions (either in home or in store)
- Report writing, discussion and review of report and editing with individual and/or caregivers
- On delivery, review of assistive technology and education for user and caregivers
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Funding and Referrals
NDIS - self managed and plan managed
Medicare - GP referrals (Team Care Plan / Enhanced Primary Care Plan)
DVA - D904 Allied Health Referral from GP
My Aged Care / Home Care Package Referrals welcome
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NDIS Access Reports
I have been supporting individuals access NDIS since it rolled out in 2018. NDIS Access reports can be integral in gaining approval to the scheme, and are beneficial in the initial planning process as there are already goals and recommendations available.
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