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Clinical Reasoning: What is it and why should I care? - 1 views

www.caot.ca/...Clinicalreasoning.pdf

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tracicarpenter on 01 Nov 14

Now that we have had a chance to experience clinical reasoning and understand how important it is. I found this little PDF file that explains how each type of clinical reasoning goes into the OT process. For example, how procedural reasoning guides treatment however, interactive reasoning guides therapy. Its a really neat clean cut explanation of why it is important to touch on each type of reasoning during the OT process with each client.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Now that we have had a chance to experience clinical reasoning and understand how important it is. I found this little PDF file that explains how each type of clinical reasoning goes into the OT process. For example, how procedural reasoning guides treatment however, interactive reasoning guides therapy. Its a really neat clean cut explanation of why it is important to touch on each type of reasoning during the OT process with each client.</div>

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karajordan on 17 Oct 16

This article is by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy and it is a good refresher over clinical reasoning (especially the different types of clinical reasoning) and why it is so important to develop this skill and apply it in practice. Additionally, it provide some tips for students and for fieldwork educators in this area.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article is by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy and it is a good refresher over clinical reasoning (especially the different types of clinical reasoning) and why it is so important to develop this skill and apply it in practice. Additionally, it provide some tips for students and for fieldwork educators in this area.</div>

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Ethics: Co-Treatments - 1 views

http://www.mcknights.com/rehab-realities/therapists-can-co-treat-why-yes-they-can/article/237150/ This article emphasizes the importance of accurately documenting why a co-treatment was necessary....

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Why Crossing the Midline Activities Helped this Child Listen to his Teacher - 0 views

www.ilslearningcorner.com/is-child-listen-to-his-teacher

occupational therapy midline

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arikamarie on 08 Nov 15

Why Crossing the Midline Activities Helped this Child Listen to his Teacher This is a great article with great infographics as well. It really explains the benefits of crossing midline and offers many movement type exercises for your to try and do with children who have difficulty crossing their midline. It also tells you what to look for and how to know if the children are having difficulties making their left and right sides of their brain work together.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Why Crossing the Midline Activities Helped this Child Listen to his Teacher This is a great article with great infographics as well. It really explains the benefits of crossing midline and offers many movement type exercises for your to try and do with children who have difficulty crossing their midline. It also tells you what to look for and how to know if the children are having difficulties making their left and right sides of their brain work together.</div>

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Clinical Reasoning Manual for OT...What it is and why should I care? - 3 views

Really like this information. Canada has some GREAT therapists that contribute to the body of knowledge for the profession!

started by eesmith12 on 23 Jul 17 1 follow-up, last by Barbara Warnock on 11 Aug 17

Evidence Based Practice - 2 views

www.otevidence.info/...Introduction.pdf

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stewarts3 on 06 Aug 14

This is a pdf that explains evidence based practice in general terms and how it applies to occupational therapy. This certainly would provide a good basis for us as we are currently applying what we learned in our coursework to our clinical experiences. In today's healthcare market, there truly is a demand for evidence-based practice to justify reimbursement.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a pdf that explains evidence based practice in general terms and how it applies to occupational therapy. This certainly would provide a good basis for us as we are currently applying what we learned in our coursework to our clinical experiences. In today's healthcare market, there truly is a demand for evidence-based practice to justify reimbursement.</div>

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meganthompson on 09 Aug 14

This resource defines evidence-based practice, why it is important within the healthcare arena, and the process of integrating evidence into everyday practice. According to Sackett et al. (1996), evidence-based practice is best defined as "the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients". Individuals often mistake evidence-based practice as utilizing results from studies to guide treatment. However, evidence-based practice is more of an integration between client expertise, best available research evidence, and the patients' preferences and therapy goals. Through the use of evidence-based practice occupational therapy practitioners can better meet the needs of their patients.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This resource defines evidence-based practice, why it is important within the healthcare arena, and the process of integrating evidence into everyday practice. According to Sackett et al. (1996), evidence-based practice is best defined as "the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients". Individuals often mistake evidence-based practice as utilizing results from studies to guide treatment. However, evidence-based practice is more of an integration between client expertise, best available research evidence, and the patients' preferences and therapy goals. Through the use of evidence-based practice occupational therapy practitioners can better meet the needs of their patients.</div>

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hconn440 on 18 Oct 14

This is a power point presentation by Sally Bennett, from the Division of Occupational Therapy School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Queensland Australia. The power point is an introduction to evidence-based practice in occupational therapy. The presentation provides a definition of evidence-based practice, why EBP is important, the process of EBP, how EBP has changed delivery of health care delivery, and why it is important to occupational therapy.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a power point presentation by Sally Bennett, from the Division of Occupational Therapy School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Queensland Australia. The power point is an introduction to evidence-based practice in occupational therapy. The presentation provides a definition of evidence-based practice, why EBP is important, the process of EBP, how EBP has changed delivery of health care delivery, and why it is important to occupational therapy.</div>

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Clinical Reasoning in School Based OT - 0 views

www.med.unc.edu/...ocsci

shared by caydel29 on 19 Oct 15 - No Cached

caydel29 on 19 Oct 15

The scope of this handout created by North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is a guide for school based therapist when determining if a child is in need of services in the school. This document states that if the child cannot have access to their education or will not experience educational benefit then occupational therapy services are relevant and could be necessary in order to enhance the child's educational success. Alternatively, this handout also addresses when occupational therapy services are not warranted. Some indicators to know when services are not needed include 1) the needs can be addressed by a special educator or school faculty 2) can needs be addressed during non school hours and/or 3) will providing services lead to an unnecessary gaps or contraindications with other necessary services. These simple guidelines can help the therapist to clinically reason if the student requires services and why or why not. Another great piece of this handout is discussing when occupational therapy services can be discontinued. This section helps the therapist walk through the necessary step in order to accurately determine if services are still needed.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The scope of this handout created by North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is a guide for school based therapist when determining if a child is in need of services in the school. This document states that if the child cannot have access to their education or will not experience educational benefit then occupational therapy services are relevant and could be necessary in order to enhance the child's educational success. Alternatively, this handout also addresses when occupational therapy services are not warranted. Some indicators to know when services are not needed include 1) the needs can be addressed by a special educator or school faculty 2) can needs be addressed during non school hours and/or 3) will providing services lead to an unnecessary gaps or contraindications with other necessary services. These simple guidelines can help the therapist to clinically reason if the student requires services and why or why not. Another great piece of this handout is discussing when occupational therapy services can be discontinued. This section helps the therapist walk through the necessary step in order to accurately determine if services are still needed.</div>

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Clinical Reasoning - 4 views

This web source explains why clinical reasoning is the backbone of our profession and how to strengthen this skill while completing our fieldwork rotations. The first tip is to try seeing our clien...

http:__www.caot.ca_pdfs_Clinicalreasoning.pdf

started by charisseblinder on 30 Jul 15 no follow-up yet

Professionalism in Health Care - 1 views

newstartinc.info/?p=168

shared by meganthompson on 09 Aug 14 - No Cached

meganthompson on 09 Aug 14

This brief article provides various definitions of professionalism and explains why professionalism is important. The author explains that professionalism is multifaceted. Professionalism can be defined as upholding professional code of ethics, acknowledging patient rights, as well as an awareness of conduct. Professionalism can be verbal or nonverbal, as well as physical or nonphysical. The saying first impressions are lasting impressions explain why professionalism is so important. As healthcare professionals it is very important to always present our best selves. Thus, as the author explains the most important thing is to remember that professionalism is not an option. There should never be a question concerning whether an individual should act in a professional manner.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This brief article provides various definitions of professionalism and explains why professionalism is important. The author explains that professionalism is multifaceted. Professionalism can be defined as upholding professional code of ethics, acknowledging patient rights, as well as an awareness of conduct. Professionalism can be verbal or nonverbal, as well as physical or nonphysical. The saying first impressions are lasting impressions explain why professionalism is so important. As healthcare professionals it is very important to always present our best selves. Thus, as the author explains the most important thing is to remember that professionalism is not an option. There should never be a question concerning whether an individual should act in a professional manner.</div>

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Psychological Adjustment Following Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury: A Study Using the Psyc... - 0 views

www.nature.com/...sc199125a.pdf

shared by kristenetris on 09 Aug 17 - No Cached

kristenetris on 09 Aug 17

This study was performed to identify the ability for individuals to adjust following spinal cord injury and acute rehabilitation treatment using the PAIS, the psychological adjustment to illness scale. Although this article is dated 1991- I feel that it has extreme relevance to the population. Specifically results of this study were extremely variable, some individuals were able to adjust without difficulty while others reported extreme difficulty with the major life change. I feel that this can be applicable to any traumatic injury--even outside of spinal cord in that experiences and adaption can be very individualized and should be approached as such. (Exactly why OT's approach to individuality and looking at the person as a whole is so crucial following a traumatic injury)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This study was performed to identify the ability for individuals to adjust following spinal cord injury and acute rehabilitation treatment using the PAIS, the psychological adjustment to illness scale. Although this article is dated 1991- I feel that it has extreme relevance to the population. Specifically results of this study were extremely variable, some individuals were able to adjust without difficulty while others reported extreme difficulty with the major life change. I feel that this can be applicable to any traumatic injury--even outside of spinal cord in that experiences and adaption can be very individualized and should be approached as such. (Exactly why OT's approach to individuality and looking at the person as a whole is so crucial following a traumatic injury) </div>

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Clinical Reasoning in general terms - 1 views

www.utas.edu.au/...oning-Instructor-Resources.pdf

shared by stewarts3 on 06 Aug 14 - No Cached

meganthompson on 06 Aug 14

This PDF document serves as an instructor's resource to clinical reasoning, why it is important, as well as the process to implement clinical reasoning into practice. The resource was written for nurses but can apply to occupational therapists as well. According to the authors, clinical reasoning describes the process by which occupational therapy practitioners collect cues, process information, come to an understanding concerning a patient's problem/situation, develop a plan and implement interventions, evaluate the outcomes, and lastly reflect and learn from the experience. Within healthcare, clinical reasoning is vital because those with effective clinical reasoning skills are better able to detect impending deterioration in patients and are also able to pinpoint what is impacting their ability to function at their prior level. This two skills enable therapists to provide more effective treatment and often they receive better functional outcomes from their patients. The clinical reasoning cycle outlined in this resource begins by considering the patient and their situation. The occupational therapist must then collect cues/information from the patient, their family, and the environment itself. The therapist must then process the information, identify the problems, establish therapy goals, take action through treatment intervention, and evaluate treatment outcomes. The final step includes reflecting on the process and learning from any mistakes or misconceptions in order to grow and mold into a more experienced clinician.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This PDF document serves as an instructor's resource to clinical reasoning, why it is important, as well as the process to implement clinical reasoning into practice. The resource was written for nurses but can apply to occupational therapists as well. According to the authors, clinical reasoning describes the process by which occupational therapy practitioners collect cues, process information, come to an understanding concerning a patient's problem/situation, develop a plan and implement interventions, evaluate the outcomes, and lastly reflect and learn from the experience. Within healthcare, clinical reasoning is vital because those with effective clinical reasoning skills are better able to detect impending deterioration in patients and are also able to pinpoint what is impacting their ability to function at their prior level. This two skills enable therapists to provide more effective treatment and often they receive better functional outcomes from their patients. The clinical reasoning cycle outlined in this resource begins by considering the patient and their situation. The occupational therapist must then collect cues/information from the patient, their family, and the environment itself. The therapist must then process the information, identify the problems, establish therapy goals, take action through treatment intervention, and evaluate treatment outcomes. The final step includes reflecting on the process and learning from any mistakes or misconceptions in order to grow and mold into a more experienced clinician.</div>

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stewarts3 on 07 Aug 14

This is an instructional pdf file that discusses clinical reasoning in general terms, why clinical reasoning skills are important for health care personnel, examples and practical applications of clinical reasoning, and critical thinking habits to apply to one's everyday practice.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is an instructional pdf file that discusses clinical reasoning in general terms, why clinical reasoning skills are important for health care personnel, examples and practical applications of clinical reasoning, and critical thinking habits to apply to one's everyday practice.</div>

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Early Activities in ICU Occupational Therapy - 0 views

http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.motafunctionfirst.org/resource/resmgr/Docs/MOTA_2015_Early_Activities_i.pdf This is a link to a presentation from Mayo Clinic on OT in an ICU setting and why intervent...

started by bshover on 10 Nov 17 no follow-up yet

Why is OT Important for Children with Autism? - 0 views

Link: http://network.autism.org.uk/good-practice/case-studies/why-occupational-therapy-important-children-autism The link I posted above was written by an OT that explains what OT is and how it ca...

started by caitlynharvey on 13 Sep 17 no follow-up yet

Why Mentorship is so important as a Newly Graduated Occupational Therapist - NewGradOcc... - 0 views

newgradoccupationaltherapy.com/aduated-occupational-therapist

Occupational Therapy Mentor

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kelseygallimore on 06 Dec 17

This article explains why finding a mentor is so important as a new graduate which we will soon be. :)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article explains why finding a mentor is so important as a new graduate which we will soon be. :)</div>

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Exposure to occupational therapy as a factor influencing recruitment to the profession - 0 views

I chose this article because of the growing interest in the profession and why people decide to pursue occupational therapy as a career. Seventy percent of students in this research had direct con...

started by meglitwiller on 24 Oct 16 no follow-up yet

Clinical Reasoning in Pediatrics - 1 views

I saw this post in an email from OT Practice and looked up some of the blogs so I could keep up with all things OT. There are some great suggestions for how to use better clinical reasoning when de...

Occupational Clinical

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Higher Spending on OT Services Reduces Hospital Readmission Rates - 1 views

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...

occupational therapy hospital readmission acute

started by kdoug2016 on 07 Nov 16 no follow-up yet

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...

started by mflower on 10 Aug 16 no follow-up yet

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

Preservation of Upper Limb function following Spinal Cord injury - 1 views

This is a great PDF that summarizes studies documenting prevalence of upper limb injuries, what interventions were used to treat them, and how effective they were. IT provides great suggestions for...

http:__www.pva.org_atf_cf_{CA2A0FFB-6859-4BC1-BC96-6B57F57F0391}_cpg_upperlimb.pdf

started by kday005 on 08 Aug 16 no follow-up yet

Occupational Therapy for Patients With Acute Lung Injury: Factors Associated With Time ... - 0 views

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