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anthonyroscoe

Cognitive Impairment Following Critical Illness - 0 views

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...

ICU Patient Advocate Delirium Impairment Critical Cognitive

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harrisn2

Continuing Competencies - 1 views

Continuing competence is a component of lifelong learning and enhancing professional development. It is necessary for all professionals in order to examine their strengths and weaknesses. OT's must...

started by harrisn2 on 09 Nov 15 no follow-up yet
brittali

The Heart, Mind, and Soul of Professionalism in Occupational Therapy | American Journal... - 3 views

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  • shaemckay on 25 Jul 14
     
    This article focused on the importance of having your heart, mind, and soul behind you and your profession in order to present professionalism within the occupational therapy field. The heart of professionalism in occupational therapy, focuses on doing Good Work and/or ensuring that what we are doing is right for us as well as improving another's life. The mind of professionalism in occupational therapy, this idea is centered around working to broaden the scope of knowledge within occupational therapy as well as providing EVP to your clients because they deserve more than the routine BUE exercises. Lastly, the soul of professionalism within occupational therapy, this involves collaborating with other individuals within the profession, critically evaluating, and brainstorming to ensure that the highest standard of practice is being used within the clinics. These three components are interwoven. Therefore, if one piece, the heart, mind, or soul is missing then the level of professionalism you portray decreases.
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  • stewarts3 on 01 Aug 14
     
    The Heart, Mind, and Soul of Professionalism in Occupational Therapy. This is an AJOT article that discusses the topic of professionalism and how it applies to occupational therapy practice. The article discusses the "heart of professionalism" and how presenting oneself in a professional manner is crucial in today's healthcare market as an occupational therapy practitioner.
  • lannars on 06 Aug 14
     
    This article explores the question of how as OT's we stay convinced that our work is, and can always be, right for ourselves just as it is good for the world. The author proposes the answer lies in how we understand and enact professionalism
  • saracrall on 07 Aug 14
     
    This is a really neat article. It personifies professionalism and puts a whole new meaning to it. It emphasizes the importance of it for our field and how it has evolved over the years. I like how it talks about professionalism can bring occupational therapists together and "nourish our convictions in the rightness of our work for ourselves and its goodness for the world." This article is written more like a novel and I think many people would enjoy the read!!
  • meganthompson on 09 Aug 14
     
    This article provides an interesting perspective concerning professionalism in occupational therapy. In this article the author examines the importance of having your heart, mind, and soul as your driving force in order to demonstrate professionalism. The heart of professionalism involves a belief that what you do to better people's lives and society is so special that no amount of money could measure how important it is to you. The mind of professionalism involves the application of knowledge and expertise that enables a therapist to be empowered and inspired to utilize evidence within their everyday practice to better meet their patients' needs. Lastly, the soul of professionalism includes the special bond therapists have with one another and with their patients, focused on collaboration and creativity, in order to provide the highest quality of care to their patients.
  • arikamarie on 18 Aug 15
     
    This article in The American Journal of Occupational Therapy sets out to describe professionalism and how it relates to the occupational therapy field and career. The author, Wendy Wood (2004), describes professionalism as an "ideal that encompasses widely held expectations of, and objective standards for evaluating, any field that calls itself a profession." She emphasizes how personal professionalism is and relates it to the heart, mind, and soul to illustrate its most crucial elements. She describes the history of the profession and how it along with professionalism has developed as the field has grown. Wood goes on to state that any field, occupational therapy included, which claims professional stature must be equally dedicated to developing it's "mind" and "heart." This just means that the body of knowledge must also continue to grow and develop as the profession grows. We must also grow as professionals who are interacting with one another. Wood (2004) states the importance of interacting with others in ways that are "honest, critically evaluative, and dedicated toward realizing a greater good."
  • mregan1301 on 30 Oct 15
     
    This article provides a guideline on how occupational therapists can understand and carryout professional behavior. The author breaks down professionalism in terms of "the vital elements" the heart, mind, and soul and how to apply these aspects in a professional manner. The author highlights the fact that professionalism is a process and grows over time.
  • karajordan on 17 Oct 16
     
    As we engage our hearts to do Good Work, strive to nourish our minds, and to cultivate the authenticity of our souls we can help make the field of occupational therapy stand out and be a pillar of professionalism. Wendy Wood's article is inspiring and is a good read to give you a little boost.
  • brittali on 09 Dec 16
     
    The author's purpose of this article was to promote professionalism as heart, mind, and soul at all level so that all we do in the name of occupational therapy not only remains right for ourselves and good for the world, but also grows more so over time. He described professionalism as especially important for the well-being of individuals or of society at large, having a value so special that money cannot serve as its sole measure: it is also simply good work. The author was captured by the magic of occupational therapy as a counselor at a summer camp for autistic children, which was a truly inspiring story about how he fell in love with the profession. He emphasized how personal professionalism is; so personal, in fact, that he uses the metaphors of heart, mind, and soul to depict its most vital elements. Any field claiming professional stature must be just as dedicated to cultivating its mind as it is to nourishing its heart, as the two are wonderfully symbiotic. I loved this article, and it truly depicted the meaning of and what it means to be an occupational therapist at a personal level.
jennburwell

Cognitive reserve and executive function: Effect on judgment of health and safety - 0 views

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Occupational Therapy cognitive assessments

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  • jennburwell on 06 Nov 17
     
    The aim of this study was to explore the relationship among cognitive reserve, Executive function, and health and safety judgment among a sample of older adult inpatients of an extended medical care unit at a Veterans Health Administration (VHA) hospital. Independent Living Scales (ILS): Health and Safety subtest were used to assess judgement and safety. Executive function was measured by the Trial making test. Global function was measured by the MMSE. After controlling for global cognitive functioning, the results revealed that people with high estimated IQ performed similarly on a measure of health and safety judgment, regardless of their EF abilities. However, among individuals with low estimated IQ it appears that intact EF is critical in making appropriate health and safety decisions. Therefore, the results suggest executive functioning is critical for making appropriate health and safety decisions for patients with lower measured intellectual abilities and provide further support for the cognitive reserve model.
arikamarie

Evidence-Based Practice in Occupational Therapy: Informing Clinical Decisions - 2 views

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  • meganthompson on 06 Aug 14
     
    This article highlights the increased pressure placed on occupational therapists to utilize evidence-based practice when working with patients. The main purpose of this article is to provide occupational therapy practitioners with the knowledge and skill sets to utilize evidence to support their treatment and provide the best possible care to their patients. According to the authors, evidence-based practice requires occupational therapy practitioners to synthesize their clinical expertise, with the best evidence available to them through systematic review, as well as considering their patients' values and preferences. This article presents a framework that occupational therapy practitioners can utilize in order to create a more evidence-based practice. The first step includes asking clinical questions and then searching the literature in order to discover answers to the question. When gathering research information the occupational therapists must then place the research in hierarchies, deciphering what studies are more reliable and valid and what studies will provide better support to answer your clinical questions. This part of the process includes critically appraising the research to decide which studies are strongest and have the most sound evidence to support the clinical question. Throughout the entire process it is important for the therapist to utilize their clinical judgment in order to make the best decisions, as evidence-based practice requires a collaboration between research, clinical expertise, and patient preferences.
  • arikamarie on 18 Aug 15
     
    Bennett, S., & Bennett, J. (2000). The process of evidence-based practice in occupational therapy: informing clinical decisions. Australian Therapy Journal. 47, 171-180 This is a very helpful article from the Australian Therapy Journal that describes the process of evidence-based practice in occupational therapy. It emphasizes the importance that our profession now has placed on building our foundation in evidence-based practice and how we must have "sound evidence" to back up our treatments and interventions. The article discusses the framework to use with evidence-based practice, clinical questions to ask in research and the types of evidence to focus on at this point in time for our profession. This is a very valuable resource for newcomers to the profession as well as individuals who graduated in the past without the research component who may be interested in research at this point in time. Bennett and Bennett (2000) walk the reader through how to search for evidence based practice articles and then how to critically appraise them. It addresses the clinical importance and validity and how to know when you have a good study. Finally, it helps you to gauge how to know when you can use the evidence for individual clinical decisions.
werringj

The Efficacy of Play Therapy With Children: A Meta-Analytic Review of Treatment Outcomes. - 0 views

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occupational therapy

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  • werringj on 05 Nov 16
     
    This article discussed the effectiveness of play therapy. The article discussed the criticisms surrounding play therapy. The article found that humanistic therapy was more accepted than non-humanistic therapy. It also stated that play therapy was found to be more effective with the parents involved. I find this to be true when working with kids because it lets the parents have a chance to learn techniques and carry over into the home for better results.
gentiledj09

Ethics, occupational therapy and discharge - 1 views

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  • gentiledj09 on 04 Nov 16
     
    OT's play a significant role in the discharge process and are often exposed to ethically challenging decision-making. This paper examines the moral basis of discharge planning, relating it to the four fundamental bio-ethical principles of respect for autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence and justice. Using a case study design, data was collected from 10 occupational therapists and two elder care patients using the critical incident approach, as part of a wider study to determine their perceptions of discharge planning and multidisciplinary teamwork. Direct observation of interaction within multidisciplinary teams was also undertaken. This study suggests that occupational therapists are unintentionally breaching a set of principles laid out in the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. It is suggested that occupational therapists should further utilize multidisciplinary teams as a place where they can speak about their ethical concerns so that they are able to be effective client centered practitioners.
werringj

A Critical Appraisal of Literature Reviews About the Transition to Adulthood for Youth ... - 0 views

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  • werringj on 05 Nov 16
     
    This article discusses hinders and successes individuals face when transitioning to adulthood when living with a disability. The article identified that individuals need to develop a skill set along with environmental supports before transitioning into adulthood. The article also discusses the need to have an individualized approach to service delivery.
nicarobe88

Supervision-New Graduates - 3 views

The study investigated the perceptions of 74 occupational therapists 6 months after graduating regarding their first occupational therapy position, using a self-administered posted questionnaire. O...

Hummell J. & Koelmeyer L. (1999). New graduates: perceptions of their first position. The British Journal Occupational Therapy 62(8) 351-358.

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allisonlarison

Long-Term Care of the Aged: Ethical Dilemmas and Solutions - 0 views

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  • allisonlarison on 14 Nov 16
     
    This article examines ethical issues in long-term care. One key component of solving ethical issues in long-term care settings is continually reexamining the beliefs and assumptions of the elderly in this setting and how occupational therapy services will affect them. One area that we must consider to make ethical decisions is the changes in medical technology and the demographics of the residents in these long-term care settings. The next point the article discusses is the concept of autonomy and how the current autonomy paradigm is poorly suited to guide occupational therapy's decisions regarding older adults in long-term care. The concepts of autonomy inadequately describe the realities of aging populations according to this article. The third concept is to create a new approach of autonomy by consulting the individual and taking into account the elderly's freedoms while they are residing in long-term care facilities. Another model that must be incorporated into developing ethical guidelines for long-term care settings is the partnership model, which states that family and important resources should be included in the daily living activities and critical health care decisions of the residents. Approaching occupational therapy with these concepts in mind will allow for better quality of care and increased ethical guidance.
christenhopkins

Therapeutic Modalities. - 1 views

This is a PDF file that discusses therapeutic modalities, such as their descriptions, indications, administration techniques, treatment considerations, effective documentation practices, critical a...

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allisonlarison

Wheelchair Transfer Simulations to Enhance Procedural Skills and Clinical Reasoning - 0 views

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  • allisonlarison on 11 Aug 16
     
    This was a study that looked at more effective ways to train students in wheelchair transfers with more dependent patients. Typically, the curriculum allows for transfer practice using other peers. This study occurred in a high-technology laboratory with SimMan technology and mock hospital suite. The SimMan replicates what a dependent transfer patient would be like. The mock hospital suite simulated an acute care setting, complete with medical equipment, vital signs, lines and drains in place. Scenarios were developed for the students with the assistance of practicing occupational therapists. These scenarios included an acutely ill patient, a critical medical management event that occurred during bed-to-wheelchair transfer and occupational need. Students completed 66-88% of transfer items correctly and showed that simulated scenarios were more difficult that practitioners rated them. Student rated this simulation as an effective, more realistic teaching tool. Students attributed this kind of simulation as a positive contribution to curriculum and promoted greater procedural and clinical reasoning skills.
tylermcdaniels

Research Opportunities in the Area of Adults With Stroke | American Journal of Occupati... - 0 views

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  • tylermcdaniels on 12 Aug 16
     
    This article discusses the various research opportunities available in area of adult stroke victims. Through the last 12 weeks, I have encountered a significant number of patients with CVA at the nursing home. I found the article extremely relevant to current occupational therapy practices due to the nature of treatments regarding CVA's. I think that it is critical for more research to be done, to help OT's better understand the nature of strokes and the best practices to treat them. AOTA developed a table to help researchers, students, and clinicians that summarizes various research opportunities on stroke patients. I believe this can be a helpful tool for OT's looking for innovative ideas and research to help apply to field work.
mflower

Early mobilization improves functional outcomes in critically ill patients - 0 views

This study is a randomized control trial looking at early mobility with patients in the ICU. While in the ICU patients are often immobile, sedated, and are prone to loss strength, become weak, and ...

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laurenmbaker

New Functional Limitation Reporting Requirements - 0 views

This article is from 2013, but I thought it was an interesting read. I feel I am constantly trying to understand billing more and more. This article discusses physical therapists (PTs), occupation...

started by laurenmbaker on 01 Oct 15 no follow-up yet
kimbleraf

Professionalism - 0 views

Authors suggest that healthcare reform has brought about significant changes to the definition and practice of professionalism. Authors go on to say that occupational therapy practitioners must con...

started by kimbleraf on 16 Aug 15 no follow-up yet
kolodziejs

Professionalism - 0 views

Hanna, K., & Rodger, S. (2002). Towards family-centred practice in paediatric occupational therapy: A review of the literature on parent-therapist collaboration. Australian Occupational Therapy Jou...

started by kolodziejs on 17 Aug 15 no follow-up yet
caydel29

Evidence Based Practice - 1 views

This is a presentation completed by The University of Queesland and is an introduction to evidenced based practice in OT. They define EBP as "The conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of curre...

http:__www.otevidence.info_images_Introduction.pdf

started by caydel29 on 03 Aug 15 no follow-up yet
charisseblinder

Supervision - 2 views

Occupational therapy students and student supervisors in 65 fieldwork centers nationwide responded to a survey. Results suggest that fieldwork experience has the greatest impact on the development...

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christenhopkins

Professionalism - 0 views

According to Wood (2004), professionalism can considered as "an ideal that encompasses widely held expectations of, and objective standards for evaluating, any field that calls itself a profession" ...

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