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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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 ...
Occupational Therapy Role in Wound Management - 1 views
One of my FE's actually showed me this article, but I thought it was very interesting and a niche of OT we had not talked about in class. I did not know OT was involved in wound management, but the...
Occupational therapists perspectives of factors influencing chronic pain management. - 0 views
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bertholdm on 03 Nov 14Using interviews, researchers looked at how OT's viewed their clients and how they managed their pain. Both positive and negative themes emerged including: losing valued roles, having depression and receiving compensation and to knowing: being fearful, looking for a cure or not knowing what to expect, being unable to set goals and being unable to use strategies. OT's reported that client's acceptance and desire to change played a large role in management.
Intervention to Improve Medication Management: Qualitative Outcomes From a Phase I Rand... - 0 views
https://ajot.aota.org/article.aspx?articleid=2659594&resultClick=3 We sought to define an occupational therapy intervention to promote medication management and to evaluate the acceptability and e...
Effects of a Stress Management Program on Vital Exhaustion and Depression in Women with... - 0 views
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Janszky, J., Blom, S., Georgiades, A., Laszlo, K., Alinaghizadeh, H., Ahnve, S. (2007) study aimed to evaluate the effect of a 1-year stress management program, aimed at reducing symptoms of depression and vital exhaustion (VE) in women in coronary heart disease (CHD). The study included 247 women who were conveniently recruited after a cardiac event of AMI, PCI, CABG at Karolinska University Hospital at Huddinge or at St. Gorans Hospital in Stockholm, Sweden. The experimental group which included stress management (20 2-hour sessions) and medical care by a cardiologist or the control group that consisted of usual care health post heart surgeries with no stress management session. The study had many limitations, first were women who did not want to participate in the 1 year intervention were not compared to those who did. The study also did not enroll subjects who may have been considered healthier. The subjects in the treatment group were in the care of a cardiologist and the self-rated vital exhaustion and depressive symptom measures may have been biased. The results of the study included that vital exhaustion for both groups improved over time and the decreased amount of VE was more pronounced in the intervention group. The change in depressive symptoms between the two groups did not differ.
Occupational Therapy's Role in Preventing Acute Readmissions - 1 views
This article suggests that case management can play a role in preventing acute readmissions, and that OT can also play a role in this. I liked this article because it aligns with what I have experi...
Professional Skills for Today's Workplace: What New Grads Need to Know to be Successful - 0 views
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Being professional is about dressing to impress, having effective communication skills, having great clinical knowledge, and having effective time management. But are these the only qualities employers are looking for in a professional? Over a decade ago a survey was completed and it detailed nine essential workplace skills that employers are looking for: planning and priority-setting; organizing and time management; managing diversity; team-building; interpersonal savvy and peer relationships; organizational agility; conflict management; problem-solving, perspective and creativity; and dealing with paradox and learning on the fly.
Evidence Based Practice: Energy conservation and Multiple Sclerosis - 2 views
Blikman, L. J., Huisstede, B. M., Kooijmans, H., Stam, H. J., Bussmann, J. B., & van Meeteren, J. (2013). Effectiveness of energy conservation treatment in reducing fatigue in multiple sclerosis: a...
Effect of Collaboration Between Occupational Therapists and Care Managers Using the Man... - 0 views
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Collaboration between occupational therapists and care managers using the Management Tool for Daily Life Performance was effective in promoting independent daily living in stroke patients after leaving the hospital.
Do's and Don'ts of Documentation: Tips From OT Managers - AOTA - 1 views
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This was an insightful article for documentation tips. As entry level therapists, I think it offers nice tips for what pieces of documentation are beneficial for payors and what to avoid.
Multidisciplinary Consensus Guideline for Managing Trigger Finger: Results From the Eur... - 0 views
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This article discusses the treatments for trigger finger release which were splinting, corticosteroid injections, and surgery. The article discussed wearing a MCP blocking splint in 0 degrees for 3-6 weeks for different periods of time dependent upon therapist requests would be appropriate. Corticosteroid injections were preferred for immediate relief, however there is some debating going on for how many times you should get the steroid before it starts to have negative effects. Lastly, therapy should be started 10-14 days post-op for scar management post trigger finger release surgery. This articles also discusses the use of NSAIDs and cold therapy for management of symptoms for trigger finger. The articles goes onto discuss that choosing which treatment option should be based upon the severity, duration, and previous treatments given. This article helped me understand the different routes patients can take prior to coming to therapy after surgery.
Pain Management Modalities - 0 views
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This article discusses commonly used modalities for managing pain symptoms in the rehabilitation process. I am currently in a SNF and many of our patients have pain that limits their functional performance. We often utilize many of these modalities at the beginning of our treatment to reduce pain levels and allow for increased participation in the therapy session.
PRELIMINARY FINDINGS OF THE BRIEF EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES MEASUREMENT (BEAM) IN OLDER ADULTS - 1 views
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Current objective IADL assessments are lengthy and expensive, limiting their use in clinical and research settings. Medication and finance management are key IADL domains shown to be sensitive to dementia and critical to maintaining independent living. This article investigated the of use of a screening tool BEAM, brief everyday activities measure to assess IADLs like money management and medication management. As predicted, lower accuracy and longer time to complete the BEAM were both associated with worse executive functions, attention, and processing speed. The article concluded that the BEAM is an accurate screening tool that can be administered in a brief (less than 15 minutes) with limited supplies supporting its use in the clinical setting.
Do's and Don'ts of Documentation: Tips From OT Managers - 0 views
https://www.aota.org/Practice/Manage/Reimb/documentation-dos-donts-tips-from-OT-managers.aspx thought this would be helpful for documentations.
Merging Yoga and Occupational Therapy to Improve Balance and Fall Risk Factor Managemen... - 0 views
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This article examined the impact of Merging Yoga and Occupational Therapy intervention on balance, balance confidence, and fall risk factor management for people with stroke. All outcome measures improved with significant changes in balance, balance confidence, and two risk factor management assessments.
Professional Reward in the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator Role - 0 views
https://ajot.aota.org/article.aspx?articleid=2599199&resultClick=3 The purpose of this national survey was to explore perceptions of professional reward among occupational therapist (OT) and occup...
Factors affecting clinical reasoning of occupational therapists: - 0 views
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The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the factors influencing the clinical reasoning of occupational therapists and how they manage the decision-making process. Twelve occupational therapy practitioners working in mental and physical dysfunction fields participated in this study. The sampling method was purposeful and interviews were continued until data saturation. There were three main themes. The first theme: socio-cultural conditions included three subthemes: 1- client beliefs; 2- therapist values and beliefs; 3- social attitude to disability. The second theme: individual attributions included two subthemes 1- client attributions; 2- therapist attributions. The final theme was the workplace environment with the three subthemes: 1- knowledge of the managers of rehabilitation services, 2- working in an inter-professional team; 3- limited clinical facilities and resources. Research indicates that numerous complex factors can influence the clinical reasoning of occupational therapists. The knowledge and situation of the clients; the attributions of the therapists, social attitudes to disability and the workplace conditions of the therapists can positively or negatively influence reasoning and clinical decisions. In this study, the influence of the attitudes and beliefs upon reasoning was different to other studies. Understanding these factors, especially the socio-cultural basis can play a significant role in the quality of occupational therapy services and has a role in training occupational therapy students in clinical reasoning in this social context.
How to Act Professional in Your Healthcare Career | Career Training | The Salter School - 0 views
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This webpage gives its reader a quick guide for professionalism in the healthcare field. The page states to be a team player, which means working with COTA, PTs, PTAs, SLP, Nurses, STNAs, Physicians, and all hospital staff to ensure the best care given to the patient. The page then mentions dressing professionally and being on time. These are staples of professionalism for any career however being on time could also mean good time management to ensure that you see your patients on schedule. I know time management is a big aspect of the job at my current clinical setting. The article mentions being honest which is extremely important in the healthcare field as dishonesty can lead to fraud, abuse, and malpractice. The article then goes on to talk about focusing on work at work and respecting others, both of which are excellent staples of professionalism in any field.
5 Steps to Achieve Professionalism - 0 views
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This article outlines five steps to achieve professionalism in order to demonstrate that you have respect for your employer, your co-workers, as well as yourself. Oftentimes, individuals can demonstrate professionalism during the interviewing process or when meeting with individuals in higher management. However, professionalism should be practiced on a daily basis. There are various ways to demonstrate professionalism within the workplace, including but not limited to, dressing appropriately, respecting others, and actively engaging in learning experiences. The first step to demonstrating professionalism includes looking the part. First impressions are lasting impressions, and an individual's attire sends a message to others concerning how serious they are about their work. Secondly, a professional should always use proper grammar, regardless of the type of communication. In addition, individuals should seek additional tasks and challenges as a means to show responsibility as well as a desire to succeed and grow within their company. Professionals should show respect toward others in all interactions regardless of whether it is a consumer, co-worker, or upper management. Lastly, part of demonstrating professionalism includes admitting any mistakes or mishaps. A willingness to admit one's mistakes takes courage; however, these individuals are often more cautious employees. -
This website talks about professionalism and 5 steps to achieve professionalism. These steps are as follows: look the part, grammar is essential, tasks and challenges should be approached head on, show respect towards others, and accepting accountability for mishaps or mistakes. I believe these are good tips to achieve professionalism. -
This resource shares 5 simple ways to increase professionalism. These ways include dressing appropriately and having proper hygiene. WHO and the CDC have different guidelines for hygiene so it is important to know and understand the appearance policies for the facility you are interviewing/working for. The use of proper grammar and communication skills in all forms of communication (written or verbal) is essential. It is also important to face challenges head on and to view challenging circumstances as learning opportunities. Always showing respect for others even in times of disagreement will show that you can handle yourself in a professional manner. The final suggestion was to always accept responsibility for mistakes.