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The event helps students bridge the gap between the classroom and the clinic, said Nicole Hoover, a lecturer in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf I could, I would have students do this every week,\u201d she said. \u201cI think it helps with their confidence more than anything. I am thankful for all our volunteers, including Chancellor Mone, for giving their time so students can practice being the professionals they will one day become.\u201d<\/p>\n
Two graduate students in the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program evaluated Mone. Samantha Ohm and Melodi Jahangiri took turns listening to him describe his injury, and then they each examined his hands and administered assessment tests. The two consulted after the examination and then emailed the chancellor their recommended interventions, which included exercises to increase strength, flexibility and comfort, and adaptive equipment, such as crocheted doorknob covers to help with hand grip.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt first, I was nervous,\u201d Ohm said, \u201cbut I quickly realized Chancellor Mone is very nice and personable. Most parts of the evaluation were easier than I imagined, as communication carried smoothly, and we had a lot to talk about! For other parts, I know I have room for improvement and that reflecting on strengths and weaknesses is a crucial part of learning to improve for next time! I appreciate the chancellor taking the time to participate. I hope the experience provided him with some clarity and insight as well.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jahangiri, an international student from Canada, said she was able to hone her clinical skills and expand her knowledge of how to assess and address specific conditions in hand therapy.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe experience deepened my understanding of what tools and techniques are most effective in evaluating function and planning treatment for hand-related conditions,\u201d she said. \u201cIt also enhanced my clinical reasoning as I worked to tailor assessments and recommendations to his unique needs. This session bridged the gap between theoretical learning and practical application and strengthened my readiness to work one-on-one with patients in the clinical setting.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
This year\u2019s Patient Evaluation Day featured a special guest: 51ÁÔÆæ Chancellor Mark Mone, who injured his hands in a bicycle accident over the summer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40008,"featured_media":139748,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","uwm_wg_additional_authors":[]},"categories":[174],"tags":[],"section":[135],"display_categories":[352,116],"related-coverage":[179,284],"uwmnews-feed":[343,153,345],"class_list":["post-139744","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","section-health","display_categories-top-story-tertiary","display_categories-top-story-section","related-coverage-chancellor","related-coverage-health-wellness","uwmnews-feed-health-professions-sciences","uwmnews-feed-graduate","uwmnews-feed-rehabilitation-sciences-technology"],"yoast_head":"\n