Sterling Patton - PPOTD

 Hi Sterling, Reviewing your group’s Weebly submission on adolescence and conventional medicine, I was struck by how you provided a clear introduction on what to expect in the rest of the section in question. As well you head each section with a nice statistical infographic, which provides a quick and notice-grabbing bite of information that helped me to understand the prevalence of mental health difficulties in your chosen demographic, and more specifically, in females of this group. Description of the differences between male and female adolescents and mental health was clear. I am very impressed that you included commentary on how mistakes have been made in the medical treatment of mental health conditions in youth, such as how anti-depressive medications can have the opposite effect compared to adults. This and the YouTube video on how some medications can make anxiety worse showed great insight into the topic. I feel as an informational website, this provides the public wi...

Hi Sterling Blog review : Conventional Medicine  (Adolescents) In reading the section on conventional medicine in adolescents, I was impressed with the information in the text and videos. The initial picture of the young lady with a physician brings home the significance of the youth having safe and reliable access to medical and psychological care. The text flows very well and follows the required components. The information is easy to understand, and the sources are properly listed. I really liked the first video by the physician and the last one. Both videos relate to the topic at hand and give specific information regarding the subject matter . However, neither of the videos have any notation to tell me if the sources are reliable . I think if you added the video on the website, it is because you   found the in formation credible but as a reader, I always want to know more about the source I am getting the information from. The info graphics are on point but ...

Hi Sterling! Thank you and your group for the information presented on the website page regarding the interplay of food & body for the female adult. I can tell that you all placed a large effort toward the beautiful aesthetics of this website page.  Each section is vibrant and inviting for the reader.  The discussion of the relationship of food to the female body is thorough and reflective of important changes during adulthood.  Outlining the effect of food on perimenopause for the sake of well-being captures one of the most popular topics for women in this age range regarding health management.  It was good to see you capture the complex social dynamics and need for self-awareness/acceptance still present in adulthood. This information was well rounded with the video outlining nutrition for hormonal support.   I feel the media choices and placement in this section are relevant and relatable to the topic.  Headings and subheadings are visible and w...

For this Blog review, I chose the Childhood category and, therefore, the submission from Group 2. I was particularly struck by the early inclusion of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), which I was able to explore previously during the Interprofessional Approaches to Regional and Global Population Health Course. The infographics grabbed my attention; several supported the female-centric aspects of ACEs' impact. Your writing was succinct and well supported by the literature reviewed. As an occupational therapist (OT), I enjoyed the inclusion of OT-related references in the body of the text, as this made your submission more relatable for me. All elements of psychosocial, social, and emotional factors and the implications of the subject concerning the interplay between these factors were covered. Emotional regulation is a current "big topic” and was nicely explained. I would be interested in comparison statistics to clarify the specifics of how ACEs affect female children ...

  I have two adolescent daughters, so I chose this section to review. I really enjoyed the graphic video which introduced us to the differences between adolescent boys and girls, it was lighthearted and informative. The written portions after the video were clear and concise. Though there were no clear headings and subheadings the whole section flows seamlessly. The discussion regarding different physical attributes is followed by physiological differences in lung development and function. I had not realized that our lung development is different based on gender and that these differences make women more susceptible to smoke and cancer. I would like to see some research numbers supporting the claim that women are more likely to develop lung cancer than men. In physical difference section I appreciated the information regarding increased laxity in females due to hormones and that such knowledge can be used to protect girls and women against injury in sports. What are the muscul...

Hello! My name is Sterling Patton, and I am thrilled to collaborate and explore the "unknown" with you both throughout this course! Below is some background information about myself, while I also look forward to getting to know you both better!   Place of Residence: Rock Hill, South Carolina Schooling: University of South Carolina (Undergrad), USAHS (MOT Grad), PPOTD (in progress) Professional Work Experience: No current work experience - MOT Graduate of April 2023 Favorite city or site that you have seen: Saint Augustine, FL One positive characteristic that makes you feel good about yourself and helps you persevere: Detail-Oriented What you expect and hope to gain from the course: A thorough awareness of women's health in general, as well as how to utilize acquired knowledge in future OT treatment(s) and professional career.