Definition of Information Technology/Information Communications Technology?
The definition of Information Technology/Information Communications Technology refers to anything related to computing technology, such as networking, hardware, software, the Internet, or the people that work with these technologies. “Retrieved February 19. 2011, from http://www.techterms.com/definition/it.
How is this form of technology prevalent in our society? How commonplace has it become?
We live in a society that is reliant on advancing technology such as computers, laptops, ipads, internet, gps, iPods etc. Mainstream technologies enable people to engage in meaningful everyday occupations such as online shopping, online banking downloading music/videos, travel bookings, social networking websites etc. Technology has increased our ability to engage in a range of occupations that permit us to connect to the wider world, bestow information spread and exposure to different cultures and people.
What IT devices or systems do you feel comfortable and competent using?
I have embraced mainstream technologies due to the convenience it has to offer. To name a few IT devices and systems that I find comfortable and competent to use are:
· Computer/Laptop
· Printer
· USB
· Portable Hard Drive
· Mobile/Telephone
· Internet
· Social Networking sites eg Facebook, Twitter etc
· Ipod
· GPS
· TV/DVD
How is IT being used in Occupational Therapy practice?
An Occupational Therapist needs to ensure that activities used during therapy services are meaningful to the client. Technologies can be used as therapeutic tools during intervention to improve a client’s functional independence and occupational performance
What issues exist around OT’s adoption of IT systems and tool?
An Occupational Therapist needs to be aware of the risk associated with advancing technologies during client interventions. The negative effects can lead to issues (such as aggression and addiction) which can interfere with client goals.
During fieldwork I observed that IT systems and tools were used to record and store documents such as client notes, company policies and regulations. The issue with IT systems and tools is that during power failure this creates a dislocation from everyday routine in the commonplace environment.
What are some of the ways you can envisage IT use becoming a potential tool of practice.
An Occupational Therapist needs to exploit and take advantage of mainstream technologies as a treatment tool to meet the therapeutic needs of the client.
How can IT assist OT’s with their practice and daily lives?
An Occupational Therapist needs to acknowledge the opportunities afforded by advancing technology to ensure therapeutic activities are current and meaningful to their clients.
An Occupational Therapist can also take advantage of the benefits technologies such as a mobile has to offer i.e. accessing emails, voice calls, calendar schedule and alarm.
What ethical implications arise from capturing, sharing and transferring of information via IT devices (e.g. mobile phones) or systems (e.g. internet)
The web contains a wide spread of information available to internet users around the globe. This information can be misused by people who violate privacy, confidentiality, copyright and plagiarism laws. It is important to acknowledge and obtain consent before the source of information is shared or transferred from IT devices or the internet.
Provide a definition of Intellectual Property?
Contains human ideas such as software, patents, trademarks and copyrights.
“Retrieved February 19. 2011, http://www.investorwords.com/2526/intellectual_property.html
Provide a definition of Social Justice?
Administration of the legal conditions that apply to individuals, irrespective of ethnic origin, race, and religion, which are fair and proper.
“Retrieved February 19. 2011, http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/social-justice.html
Provide a definition of Informed Consent?
Is when a person gives a legal condition based upon a full appreciation and understanding of the facts and implications of any actions, with the individual being in possession of all of his faculties.
“Retrieved February 19. 2011, http://www.wordiq.com/definition/Informed_consent
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