Productivity Standards (and Ethics!) in Today’s Occupational Therapy World Productivity standards in occupational therapy is a hot topic! Shannon Bertsch OTR discusses what she learned from attending many courses on productivity and ethics at the AOTA Conference this year, as a way to gain knowledge, collect tips and optimize client centered care, all while maintaining professional responsibility. Resources from the Show: 8 Productivity …
by Mary Kate Carroll OTR I’ve been working at my facility for a little over half a year now, and let me tell you, it’s a wild world out there. Even though I had some level II fieldwork experience at a SNF, it’s an entirely different ball game compared to being a student and working as a licensed entry level practitioner. …
by Janie Oyakawa, OTR Catastrophizing: A psychological experience regarding pain that includes being unable to focus on anything else but the pain, rumination, magnification of pain and feeling helpless about pain. Pain catastrophizing is one of the most powerful predictors of pain suffering and the pain experience (from Less Pain, Fewer Pills: Avoid the Dangers of Prescription Opioids and Gain Control …
What is Occupational Therapy’s role in Acute Care? Sarah Stromsdorfer MS, OTR from myOTspot.com talks about the best parts and the challenges of being a practitioner in this role. She also talks about acute care treatment ideas and assessments used. Resources from the Show: Focusing on Occupation in Occupational Therapy Podcast (#1 downloaded Seniors Flourish episode!) Occupational Therapy Intervention …
Why should and how can occupational therapy practitioners better collaborate with other disciplines – not just in the workplace. Guest Nichole Kain OTR/L, MA, CAPS shares why this is such an important aspect of the OT profession! From the Show: Seniors Flourish Podcast: Occupational Therapy Leadership: The Seniors Flourish Story – OT Miri interviews Mandy Chamberlain MOTR/L about her journey of …
How can occupational therapy practitioners help our older adult patients that have chronic pelvic pain? Guest Allison Landry OT, gives some practical examples and tools to help you better serve older adults. Subscribe here on: iTunes or Stitcher Resources from the Show: OPTP Smart Roller Sits Pads for prolonged sitting Squatty Potty Voiding Diary Bladder Irritants Prelief takes acidic content out of …
Join me and 100s of your OT colleagues on a 5 Day Challenge (Monday March 19th – Friday March 23rd) to Create Your Own Occupation Based Kit and Develop a No Brainer Toolbox of Treatment Ideas For Your Practice (Plus BONUS Therapy Materials) CLICK HERE TO JOIN AND GET THE DETAILS How it Works After 5 days of working alongside OT practitioners in the group, you’ll …
Learn how occupational therapy practitioners can help our patients with a stroke be resilient, stay positive and tackle depressive symptoms. Guest Alexandra Terrill PhD and her team of occupational therapy student researchers are learning ways to increase quality of life for those who have experienced a stroke and their care partners. Subscribe here on: iTunes or Stitcher Resources from the Show: LEARN MORE …
Our patients with Parkinson’s Disease need to be challenged by occupational therapy practitioners! In this episode, Chad Moir, OTS discusses how he is honoring his mother’s legacy by helping others live with PD – working with them through exercise and the Rock Steady program, as well as a wellness group and social support, all while finishing up his OT degree. …
Occupational therapy is such an amazing profession to address the challenges of our patients with dementia. But how can we truly use our skills to engage our patients, teach staff and care partners these skills and help our patient’s thrive? My guest Jenna Mele OTD, OTR/L, CCCM, RYT, gives some great tips, resources and practical ways to work with our …
