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How occupational therapists are perceived within inpatient mental health settings: The ... - 2 views

This research discusses why there is uncertainly among other health professional concerning the role of occupational therapy in mental health. The study looked at the live experiences of seven nur...

Occupational therapy in a mental health inpatient setting

started by meglitwiller on 08 Aug 16 no follow-up yet

We Need Research on Psychosocial Occupational Therapy | American Journal of Occupationa... - 0 views

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In this letter to the editor in AJOT, an OT working in a mental health setting describes the difficulty of proving the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of OT in mental health. When asked to provide such evidence at her work place, even with the help of some of the prominent mental health OTs she was unable to find enough research. She makes a call for those interested in the mental health profession to begin to do more research in the area in order to protect OTs role in the setting.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In this letter to the editor in AJOT, an OT working in a mental health setting describes the difficulty of proving the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of OT in mental health. When asked to provide such evidence at her work place, even with the help of some of the prominent mental health OTs she was unable to find enough research. She makes a call for those interested in the mental health profession to begin to do more research in the area in order to protect OTs role in the setting. </div>

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Occupational Therapy's Role in Community Mental Health - AOTA - 0 views

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This is a fact sheet from AOTA which discusses OT's role in community mental health. This is an area in which OTs play an important role as mental health services shift from a a hospital based setting to more community based. It has been shown that OT interventions help to improve outcomes for those living in the community with serious mental illnesses. OT's can help to address the areas of education, work skills, health/wellness, and cognitive remediation and adaption. This document also discusses ways in which OT can help to address community barriers to functioning such as SES, stigma, safety, and housing options.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a fact sheet from AOTA which discusses OT's role in community mental health. This is an area in which OTs play an important role as mental health services shift from a a hospital based setting to more community based. It has been shown that OT interventions help to improve outcomes for those living in the community with serious mental illnesses. OT's can help to address the areas of education, work skills, health/wellness, and cognitive remediation and adaption. This document also discusses ways in which OT can help to address community barriers to functioning such as SES, stigma, safety, and housing options. </div>

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

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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.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">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.</div>

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Managed Mental Health Care: Reflections in a Time of Turmoil - 1 views

The consumer's growing acceptance of treatment for those with mental health issues and substance abuse problems have increased the demand for services in these areas. However, even though there is ...

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started by anthonyroscoe on 29 Nov 16 no follow-up yet

The Role of Occupational Therapy in Disease Prevention and Health Promotion - 0 views

There is considerahle evidence that the goal of health care has moved be vonel merc survival to positive health. The surgeon general's report empha sized [he necessi[v [0 modify social environmen...

started by maglianop on 06 Dec 17 no follow-up yet

Occupational Therapy's Role in Community Mental Health http://www.aota.org/about-occup... - 1 views

This is a fact sheet that talks about the roles that OTs can play in a community mental health setting. This is a setting that would allow OTs to work primarily with the psychosocial needs of clien...

started by amandamccoy on 11 Nov 16 no follow-up yet

music and mental health.pdf - 0 views

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Megan Applegate on 06 Aug 16

Individuals experiencing mental health disorders are susceptible to impairments in occupational functioning due to decreased concentration, memory, thought processes, insight, judgement, decision-making, reality orientation, regulating emotions, understanding perception, motivation, and psycho-motor activity. This is a quantitative study out of the South American Journal of Occupation Therapy that studied the effects of slow vs. fast tempo of music on symptoms of psychosis during occupation. There were 160 individuals with diagnosed psychological disorders in a psych hospital in South Africa. The subjects participated in a leatherwork activity while listening to either fast paced/upbeat music or low tempo/slow music. Attention/focus, ability to follow instructions, directedness towards the activity, and motivation were measured in groups of individuals who had psycho-motor agitation or psycho-motor inhibition psychosis. The study found that listening to music during an activity has the ability to improve all three variables in both agitation and inhibited-motor psychosis. Fast-paced tempo significantly improves attention in individuals with inhibited motor-psychosis. The ability to follow instructions improved in both fast and slow tempo music for both agitated and inhibited individuals. Directedness and motivation did not significantly improve in any of the groups. This study indicates that music can improve the ability to perform occupations and activities in individuals with mental health disorders. Music is very individualized and it may be difficult for OT practitioners to work with groups of individuals when introducing music. IT is important for an OT to gather a good understanding of a patient's preferences and determine if they would be a good candidate for the use of music during therapy. More research is recommended in this area to further determine the effects of music on occupation in this population.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Individuals experiencing mental health disorders are susceptible to impairments in occupational functioning due to decreased concentration, memory, thought processes, insight, judgement, decision-making, reality orientation, regulating emotions, understanding perception, motivation, and psycho-motor activity. This is a quantitative study out of the South American Journal of Occupation Therapy that studied the effects of slow vs. fast tempo of music on symptoms of psychosis during occupation. There were 160 individuals with diagnosed psychological disorders in a psych hospital in South Africa. The subjects participated in a leatherwork activity while listening to either fast paced/upbeat music or low tempo/slow music. Attention/focus, ability to follow instructions, directedness towards the activity, and motivation were measured in groups of individuals who had psycho-motor agitation or psycho-motor inhibition psychosis. The study found that listening to music during an activity has the ability to improve all three variables in both agitation and inhibited-motor psychosis. Fast-paced tempo significantly improves attention in individuals with inhibited motor-psychosis. The ability to follow instructions improved in both fast and slow tempo music for both agitated and inhibited individuals. Directedness and motivation did not significantly improve in any of the groups. This study indicates that music can improve the ability to perform occupations and activities in individuals with mental health disorders. Music is very individualized and it may be difficult for OT practitioners to work with groups of individuals when introducing music. IT is important for an OT to gather a good understanding of a patient's preferences and determine if they would be a good candidate for the use of music during therapy. More research is recommended in this area to further determine the effects of music on occupation in this population.</div>

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Psychological Adjustment after SCI: Useful Strategies for Health Professionals - 0 views

http://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/155197/Psychosocial-Adjustment.pdf This document provides health professionals with a plan to work with patients who have acquired a SC...

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The Veterans Mental Health Crisis - 0 views

"There is no easy solution to the VA's mental health care crisis, but occupational therapists hold an important piece of the puzzle. As the only health profession focused on the living skills neces...

Occupational Therapy Advocacy VA Mental Health

started by kobringer on 16 Nov 17 no follow-up yet

Psychosocial Health in Geriatric Care - 1 views

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This article discusses psychosocial health in the geriatric population. It talks about why psychosocial health is important and how clinicians who are going to be working closely with the geriatric population need to be prepared to address both physical and psychosocial concerns.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article discusses psychosocial health in the geriatric population. It talks about why psychosocial health is important and how clinicians who are going to be working closely with the geriatric population need to be prepared to address both physical and psychosocial concerns.</div>

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meganthompson on 09 Aug 14

This article defines various aspects of emotional and social problems that may be present within older adults. These psychosocial issues are not only prevalent within the geriatric population but are also associated with higher morbidity rates and can drastically influence the progression of disease, daily functioning, and mortality. The article defines some of the repercussions that may occur when older adults are under psychosocial stress. Thus it is important as occupational therapy practitioners to pinpoint and address these needs early in order to help older adults, and anyone for that matter, achieve psychosocial health, as decreased psychosocial wellbeing can greatly influence overall health and quality of life.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article defines various aspects of emotional and social problems that may be present within older adults. These psychosocial issues are not only prevalent within the geriatric population but are also associated with higher morbidity rates and can drastically influence the progression of disease, daily functioning, and mortality. The article defines some of the repercussions that may occur when older adults are under psychosocial stress. Thus it is important as occupational therapy practitioners to pinpoint and address these needs early in order to help older adults, and anyone for that matter, achieve psychosocial health, as decreased psychosocial wellbeing can greatly influence overall health and quality of life.</div>

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Psychosocial: OT in mental health - 0 views

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNEW1SASghI This video describes the role of occupational therapy in mental health and meeting the mental (aka psychosocial) needs of the clients. It shows how ther...

Psychosocial

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Menal Health Promotion, Prevention, and Intervention: Across the Lifespan - 1 views

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karajordan on 04 Nov 16

This article from AOTA focuses on the distinct value OT has on mental health promotion, prevention, and intervention. It provides a nice overview of how our mental health affects our participation in occupations in our daily lives and how OT can be beneficial in various settings and intervention strategies.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article from AOTA focuses on the distinct value OT has on mental health promotion, prevention, and intervention. It provides a nice overview of how our mental health affects our participation in occupations in our daily lives and how OT can be beneficial in various settings and intervention strategies.</div>

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Evidence-Based Practice - 2 views

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EBP

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shaemckay on 28 Jul 14

Until now I had no clue about this helpful and very resourceful AOTA page concerning EBP. This webpage offers articles of effective occupation based practice in the following areas: Children and Youth Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Productive Aging, Rehabilitation Disability and Participation, as well as Work and Industry. In addition, after you click on a category AOTA offers subcategories. For example, after clicking on productive aging the category can be more strictly searched by clicking on one of the following Enabling Independent Living, Driving and Community Mobility, Low Vision, Alzheimer's and Related Dementias. I personally wish I would have known about this resource 2 years ago! I hope you all enjoy this as much as I did!!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Until now I had no clue about this helpful and very resourceful AOTA page concerning EBP. This webpage offers articles of effective occupation based practice in the following areas: Children and Youth Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Productive Aging, Rehabilitation Disability and Participation, as well as Work and Industry. In addition, after you click on a category AOTA offers subcategories. For example, after clicking on productive aging the category can be more strictly searched by clicking on one of the following Enabling Independent Living, Driving and Community Mobility, Low Vision, Alzheimer's and Related Dementias. I personally wish I would have known about this resource 2 years ago! I hope you all enjoy this as much as I did!!</div>

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lannars on 09 Aug 14

This is a reference to find Evidence-based practice in the following areas: Children and Youth Health and Wellness Mental Health Productive Aging Rehabilitation, Disability and Participation Work and Industry - See more at: http://www.aota.org/Practice/Researchers/Evidence-based.aspx#sthash.gvXj8Wop.dpuf

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a reference to find Evidence-based practice in the following areas: Children and Youth Health and Wellness Mental Health Productive Aging Rehabilitation, Disability and Participation Work and Industry - See more at: <a href="http://www.aota.org/Practice/Researchers/Evidence-based.aspx#sthash.gvXj8Wop.dpuf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.aota.org/Practice/Researchers/Evidence-based.aspx#sthash.gvXj8Wop.dpuf</a></div>

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Five Top Ethical Issues in Healthcare - 0 views

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cwaits23 on 31 Jul 14

This link summarizes the concerns of various health care professionals regarding ethical issues facing the health care field in this time of change. Quality and safety versus efficiency of care is an ongoing debate which spurs the question, what values do we want driving our health care system. Other identified ethical issues include access to care, future of the health care workforce, end-of-life issues, and limited medication and donor organs. This link brings these issues to light for further research and debate.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This link summarizes the concerns of various health care professionals regarding ethical issues facing the health care field in this time of change. Quality and safety versus efficiency of care is an ongoing debate which spurs the question, what values do we want driving our health care system. Other identified ethical issues include access to care, future of the health care workforce, end-of-life issues, and limited medication and donor organs. This link brings these issues to light for further research and debate.</div>

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Top 10 Qualities of a Great Health Care Professional - 0 views

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This article explains the top 10 most important qualities for a health care professional to possess. It emphasizes the importance of good communication skills and the ability to work together as an interdisciplinary team to provide the best possible care. In addition, good health care workers are highly adaptable and quick on their feet, as new situations can arise at any given time.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article explains the top 10 most important qualities for a health care professional to possess. It emphasizes the importance of good communication skills and the ability to work together as an interdisciplinary team to provide the best possible care. In addition, good health care workers are highly adaptable and quick on their feet, as new situations can arise at any given time.</div>

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Clinical Reasoning: Process for the Formulation of the Tele-health Position Statement f... - 0 views

http://telerehab.pitt.edu/ojs/index.php/Telerehab/article/view/6163/6580 In 2014 the World Federation of Occupational Therapy (WFOT) published the WFOT Telehealth Position Statement on the use of ...

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Psychosocial Needs: Occupational Therapy and School Mental Health - 0 views

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mregan1301 on 01 Nov 15

This article is article is a fact sheet provided about ATOA about the importance of targeting mental health issues within the school environment and the role OT plays. It provides a definition of what is school mental health and how does it impact a child's success in school. It then breaks down OT's role in treating mental health issues in a variety of contexts within the school environment.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article is article is a fact sheet provided about ATOA about the importance of targeting mental health issues within the school environment and the role OT plays. It provides a definition of what is school mental health and how does it impact a child's success in school. It then breaks down OT's role in treating mental health issues in a variety of contexts within the school environment.</div>

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Preparing OT students to address clients mental health needs - 2 views

This is a slide summarizing a study done to discover, to what extent do entry level masters of occupational therapy programs prepare students to become entry level practitioners in school settings,...

Psychosocial pediatric

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Psychosocial interventions for the promotion of mental health and the prevention of dep... - 1 views

An article in health promotion international sought to determine the effects of various interventions to promote mental health and decrease depressive symptoms in older adults. There were a total o...