Past Events

Interdisciplinary approach of Occupational Therapy in COVID-19

Gujarat Chapter of AIOTA State-Conference2020

Interdisciplinary approach of Occupational Therapy in COVID-19

  • The conference presentations started post lunch on 18th and continued till evening 5:30
  • The second day started from 9 am and ended till 6 in the evening.

AOT( Association of occupational therapists) A state branch of AIOTA, has successfully conducted a Two days' E-conference titled "Interdisciplinary approach of Occupational Therapy in COVID-19" with 185 participants attending the sessions.

The event started with a Welcome note by the convener and organizer Dr. Deepak Ganjiwale. The esteemed faculties who were to conduct different sessions in the event were also introduced by Dr. Deepak in the session. This was followed by a Pre-conference one hour Splinting webinar.

The pre-conference webinar on 'Splinting' (Kleinert's Splint) was conducted on 18th July morning, by Dr. Deepak Ganjiwale. This was attended by 88 participants (both OT professionals and students of Oth.) across the nation. The webinar was acclaimed to be very useful and was highly appreciated by the participants.

The conference presentations started post lunch on 18th and continued till evening 5:30. The second day started from 9 am and ended till 6 in the evening.

Dr. Deepak Ganjiwale hosted the full conference and the lectures were delivered by the following experts(Topics):

  • Dr. S. R. Apte
    (Manual of home-bound occupationaltherapy)
  • Mrs. Jaishree Ganjiwale
    (Research methodology for occupational therapists)
  • Dr. Hiral Khatri
    (How OT can do a tele-health)
  • Dr. Veena Ramnani
    (Holistic approach of Oth. in covid-19)
  • Dr. Santosh
    (Challenges and expectations of parents of children with autism during covid-19)
  • Dr. Titiksh verma
    (Ergonomic advice for students and professionals during covid-19)
  • Dr. Anu yadav
    (Essentials and impact on mental health during covid-19 : OT perspective)
  • Dr. Hetal Tripathi
    (Clinical practice in occupational therapy during covid-19)

There were 15 posters presented by the different year undergraduate students of occupational therapy colleges from all over India. The poster presentation session was facilitated by Dr. Anu and assessed and evaluated by Dr. Kelvin(OTh.), Dr. Ronak(OTh.) and Mrs. Jaishree(Research, Statistics & Public Health).

The winners of the poster session are

  • First position: Afrin Pathan, Vrunda Bhatt
  • Second position: Pragati patel, Vahora Juveriya N.
  • Third position: Priyal Shah, Wania Sheikh

Informal feedback taken from the participants at the end of the conference indicated the grand success of the event.

The vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Brajesh Mishra and the event was concluded.

The entire event was done on single meeting ID on Cisco WebEx meeting application.

Report of CME on Sensory Processing Disorder And Sensory Integration

Hiya Rehab Care In Associate With AIOTA Gujarat Branch

CME On Sensory Processing Disorder And Sensory Integration

(Only Occupational Therapist)

  • City Point Restaurant & Banquet, Anand Sojitra Road, Anand, Gujarat
  • 28/04/2019, Sunday
  • 9:30am to 5:00pm
  • Dr. Deepak Ganjiwale
    Occupational Therapist & convenor AIOTA Gujrat Branch (Speaker)
  • Dr. Brajesh Mishra
    Occupational Therapist & co-convenor AIOTA Gujrat Branch (Speaker)
  • Dr. Jayesh Patel
    Occupational Therapist & Owner of HIYA REHEB CARE (Oraganizer & Speaker)
  • Dr. Mahesh Megha
    Occupational Therapist (Co-ordinator)
  • Dr. Krishna Patel
    Occupational Therapist (Co-ordinator)
  • Dr. Vimal Rathva
    Occupational Therapist (Co-ordinator)
  • 9:30am To 10:00am (Registration and Kit Distribution)
    Total Participants - 24 Occupational Therapist
  • 10:00am To 10:15am (Welcome)
    Welcome Speech and Welcome Drink
  • 10:15am To 11:45am (First Lecture)
    Speaker - Dr. Jayesh D. Patel (Occupational Therapist)
    Introduction and Type Of Sensory And Sensory Processing Disorder
  • 11:45am to 1:30pm (Second Lecture)
    Speaker - Dr. Deepak Ganjiwale (Occupational Therapist & convenor AIOTA Gujrat Branch)
    Sensory Processing Disorder symptoms and treatment
  • 1:30pm to 2:15pm (Lunch)
  • 2:15pm to 3:00pm (Third Lecture)
    Speaker - DrDeepak Ganjiwale (Occupational Therapist & convenor AIOTA Gujrat Branch)
    How to develop sensory integration room
  • 3:00pm to 4:15pm (Fourth Lecture)
    Speaker- DrBrajesh Mishra (Occupational Therapist & co-convenor AIOTA Gujrat Branch)
    Development of writing ability in sensory processing disorder patients
  • 4:15pm to 4:30pm
    we look after all the queries and justify it
  • 4:30pm to 5:00pm
    Certificate distribution, Thank you Speech and Dessert

We got very well reviews and ratings from all the participants and also we got some suggestions for conducting such seminar for updating knowledge regarding our therapy.

Workshop on --- One Day Hands-On Splinting Techniques

Resource Person

Dr. Deepak Ganjiwale

Occupational Therapist
Convener AIOTA Gujarat Chapter
Certified Hand Splinting Therapist (K.M.P.I.P.)
Shree Krishna Hospital (HMPCMC&E)

  • Shree Krishna Hospital (Academic Center) Karamsad, Anand, Gujarat
  • (Mr. Bakul Parmar)
    +91 9714269886, +91 9428901923
  • 22nd and 24th, October, 2018
  • www.charutarhealth.org
  • Basic concept of splinting
  • Material and tools information
  • Marketing
  • Splint prescription
  • Live splinting

Registration: Rs. 100/-
(Only for Occupational Therapist and Internship students from Gujarat)

  • High Tea, Course Materials, Certificate
  • K. M. Patel Institute of Physiotherapy
  • Shree Krishna Hospital associated with Gujarat Branch of AIOTA
  • Seats: 30 Only