We Wii’d in a group!We Wii’d in a group!Gather InformationGather Information

• Gathered evidence of the benefits of using the Wii console• Identified clients on current caseload• Risk assessed environment, Wii and compatibility of group members.

AssessmentAssessmentElements of MOHO used to format assessment:• Expectation of success• Motor Skills• Interaction skills • Response to demands of the game• Group participation

Reason for interventionReason for intervention• Exercise• Social interaction• Improve motor skills• Develop processing skills • Use cognitive skills• Etc …. Etc ….. Etc …..

Intervention GoalsIntervention Goals• Outcome measures written for each client

InterventionIntervention• 8 weekly sessions for one hour8 weekly sessions for one hour• 3 clients attended each group3 clients attended each group• All games analysed and graded All games analysed and graded according to client needaccording to client need

EvaluationEvaluation• Session plan adapted according to client need.• Questionnaire completedby client and carer.

There is a need to embrace technology and to move with There is a need to embrace technology and to move with the times, we can no longer afford to be technophobes. the times, we can no longer afford to be technophobes.

(Verdonck and Ryan 2008)(Verdonck and Ryan 2008)

By Arlene Johnstone, Clare Cousins & Emma McDonald Occupational Therapists, Learning Disabilities, NHS Highland Sept 2010