Web 2.0 and computer technology in mainstream OT practice

I am delighted that this coming year 6 MScOT students have elected to undertake systematic reviews of the literature looking specifically at the use of technology in OT practice. We're ironing out their specific topics right now. Two students will look at mainstream computer technologies in OT practice and three will look at the therapeutic …

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To Tweet or not to Tweet… what is the answer?

After reading the article suggested by Joan I found this fascinating quote within the article:Every blogger, no matter how ambitious or dedicated to his or her blog - wants a community around it. Easier said than done of course. To build a community you have to get people engaged around the premise of your content …

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Tech gurus use power of Web to help veterans

Story Highlights Silicon Valley professionals start Web site to connect donors with troops in need Founder models site on Craigslist and Kiva.org, so people can decide who to help Veterans and active-duty troops can list their stories, photos and specific requests "I am so grateful that there are people who were willing to help me," …

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Companies turn to Web 2.0 to recruit for trials

"Fierce Biotech" reports Patient recruitment companies are reinventing the patient-to-trial matchmaking service of yesteryear with a new approach that meets prospects where they are increasingly spending their time--on social networking sites.Not only are companies creating web applications for such popular sites as Myspace and Facebook, but the companies running these sites have also begun exploring …

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