Mainstream technology as an occupational therapy tool: technophobe or technogeek?

Michele Verdonck; Susan Ryan

doi:10.1177/030802260807100607

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Mainstream technology as an occupational therapy tool: technophobe or technogeek?

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Mainstream technology as an occupational therapy tool: technophobe or technogeek?

Michele Verdonck and Susan Ryan

British Journal of Occupational Therapy, Vol.71(6), pp.253-256

2008

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/030802260807100607

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technology

occupational therapy technology

Occupational therapists need to embrace the use of mainstream technology in their quest to ensure that therapy remains current and meaningful to their clients. Technology can be useful to improve both functional independence and occupational performance. This opinion piece introduces how occupational therapists can apply mainstream technologies, including information and communication technologies such as the internet, computer software, portable devices and computer games, in their everyday interventions.

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Title: Mainstream technology as an occupational therapy tool: technophobe or technogeek?
Authors: Michele Verdonck (Author) - University College of Cork, Ireland
Susan Ryan (Author) - University of Newcastle
Publication details: British Journal of Occupational Therapy, Vol.71(6), pp.253-256
Publisher: College of Occupational Therapists Ltd
Date published: 2008
DOI: 10.1177/030802260807100607
ISSN: 0308-0226
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Occupational Therapy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449022102621
Output Type: Journal article

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