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Gibbs, D. M., & Dietrich, M. (2017). Using high fidelity simulation to impact occupational therapy student knowledge, comfort, and confidence in acute care. Open Journal Of Occupational Therapy...
This study offers a glimpse into the concerns and frustration therapy has during the discharge phase of acute care and what therapy can do to help aid patients with post acute management of their o...
https://ajot.aota.org/article.aspx?articleid=2491018&resultClick=3 The above article discusses how an acute care setting is often a time of anxiety for a new fieldwork OT student. I know there wer...
There have been many investigations into the correlation between survivors of critical illnesses and cognitive impairments of patients admitted with sepsis or those in surgical or medical ICUs. The...
http://www.icelearningcenter.com/files/uploads/documents/workbooks/ac-t-sample09.pdf After nearly 12 weeks in acute care, this document provides valuable information for those of you thinking you ...
http://otnotes.blogspot.com/2012/09/acute-care-tricks.html For those of you interested in working in acute care, this blog post highlights important tricks and tips to be successful within this pa...
http://www.aota.org/-/media/Corporate/Files/AboutOT/Professionals/WhatIsOT/RDP/Facts/Acute-Care.pdf This fact sheet by AOTA describes occupational therapists role in acute care settings. As implie...
https://www.aota.org/About-Occupational-Therapy/Professionals/RDP/AcuteCare.aspx This is the AOTA fact sheet for OT in an acute care setting. The sheet includes information on the multiple populat...
Hobbs, J., Boysen, J., McGarry, K., Thompson, J., & Nordrum, J. (2010). Development of a unique triage system for acute care physical therapy and occupational therapy services: an administrative ca...
Nicks, R., DeGruyter, M., Walkenhorst-Maccanti, H., & Bernhardt, J. (2007). Changing practice for acute hemiplegic shoulder care: a best practice model. International Journal Of Therapy & Rehabilit...
https://otpotential.com/blog/acute-care-occupational-therapy This is a good resource for any of us that may be considering taking an acute care OT position. A group of interviews of acute care OTs...
Robertson, L., & Blaga, L. (2013). Occupational therapy assessments used in acute physical care settings. Scandinavian Journal Of Occupational Therapy, 20(2), 127-135. doi:10.3109/11038128.2012.737...
Atwal, A., McIntyre, A., & Wiggett, C. (2012). Risks with older adults in acute care settings: UK occupational therapists' and physiotherapists' perceptions of risks associated with discharge and p...
This is a great read that includes information analyzed by public health professionals that could be used when discussing the value of OT with doctors and hospital executives. The authors looked at...
http://www.occupationaltherapy.com/files/event/01500/01578/acutetbirehabilitationslidesho.pdf The above handout discusses acute TBI Rehabilitation. The handout covers the disciplines that are inv...
http://www.marianjoylibrary.org/nursing/journalclub/documents/challenges.pdf Acute secondary care settings are complex environments that offer a range of challenges for healthcare staff. These cha...
Blaga, L., & Robertson, L. (2008). The nature of occupational therapy practice in acute physical care settings. New Zealand Journal Of Occupational Therapy, 55(2), 11-18. This study used a questi...
https://newgradoccupationaltherapy.com/acute-care-occupational-therapy-sandwich-method/ This resource covers OT in acute care using an interesting sandwich analogy that actually makes a ton of sen...
