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Quantifying Function: The Rest of the Measurement Story | American Journal of Occupatio... - 0 views

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This article discusses the challenge OT is facing to validate and justify its services due to health care reform, funding caps, and decreased access to services. This can be difficult as the core of OT lies in evaluating and treating function, however, due to the wide scope of practice defining and measuring function in a unified way can be difficult. For example there are two widely used ways of looking at function: the top-down and the bottom-up approaches. There is also challenges because some facilities rely on "house assessments" versus utilizing standardized assessments. A more unified method of measuring and defining function needs developed in order to show OTs value across the board.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article discusses the challenge OT is facing to validate and justify its services due to health care reform, funding caps, and decreased access to services. This can be difficult as the core of OT lies in evaluating and treating function, however, due to the wide scope of practice defining and measuring function in a unified way can be difficult. For example there are two widely used ways of looking at function: the top-down and the bottom-up approaches. There is also challenges because some facilities rely on "house assessments" versus utilizing standardized assessments. A more unified method of measuring and defining function needs developed in order to show OTs value across the board. </div>

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Supervision - 0 views

A key component in all allied health professions is the exposure to clinical experience during fieldwork rotations. Supervisors have reported positive and negative aspects of taking on fieldwork st...

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Clinical Reasoning: The Effect of Anterior Versus Posterior Glide Joint Mobilization on... - 0 views

The aim of this study is to To compare the effectiveness of anterior versus posterior glide mobilization techniques for improving shoulder external rotation range of motion (ROM) in patients with a...

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ADHD Therapy balls versus chairs - 0 views

Schilling, Washington, Billingsley, and Deitz (2003) conducted a study to determine the effect of therapy balls as seating options for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)....

Schilling D. L. Washington K. Billingsley F. & Deitz J. (2003). Classroom seating for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Therapy balls versus chairs. American Journal of Occupational 57 534-541.

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OA versus biomechanical-rehabilitative model in the treatment of patients with hip frac... - 0 views

Jackson, J.P., and Schkade, J.K. (2001). Occupational adaptation model versus biomechnical-rehabilitative model in the treatment of patients with hip fractures. American Journal of Occupational The...

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Skills training versus psychosocial occupational therapy for persons with persistent sc... - 0 views

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Charles_Wallace/publication/13584977_Skills_Training_Versus_Psychosocial_Occupational_Therapy_for_Persons_With_Persistent_Schizophrenia/links/00b7d528bc6088c40b...

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In-classroom versus pull-out occupational therapy services: the opinions of children wi... - 0 views

https://digitalcommons.ithaca.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1099&context=ic_theses The purpose ofthis study was to discover the opinions ofchildren regarding the differences between occupational...

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Polypharmacy and falls in the middle age and elderly population - 0 views

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Clinical Reasoning: This article looks at the issue of polypharmacy in middle age and elderly adults. The researchers assessed the prevalence of falls the participants experienced versus the number and type of medications they were taking. They concluded fall risk is associated with polypharmacy, but only when at least one drug had a side effect/increased the risk of falling. I chose this article because the majority of my patients I have seen are on multiple medications and most have a history of falls. For example I had a patient today who came in with multiple falls and dizziness, which the doctors believe is due to the number of medications she is taking and they counteract with one another. I feel from a therapy perspective it is part of our job to tease out whether the falls could be due to multiple medications or if there is another reason for the falls. This is where fall prevention is also very important to ensure their safety.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Clinical Reasoning: This article looks at the issue of polypharmacy in middle age and elderly adults. The researchers assessed the prevalence of falls the participants experienced versus the number and type of medications they were taking. They concluded fall risk is associated with polypharmacy, but only when at least one drug had a side effect/increased the risk of falling. I chose this article because the majority of my patients I have seen are on multiple medications and most have a history of falls. For example I had a patient today who came in with multiple falls and dizziness, which the doctors believe is due to the number of medications she is taking and they counteract with one another. I feel from a therapy perspective it is part of our job to tease out whether the falls could be due to multiple medications or if there is another reason for the falls. This is where fall prevention is also very important to ensure their safety.</div>

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Factors affecting ethical behavior in pediatric occupational therapy: A qualitative study - 0 views

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This study aimed to identify the factors influencing ethical behavior of pediatric occupational therapists at work. The researchers conducted a study of 12 currently practicing pediatric occupational therapists. Researchers interviewed these therapists with questions regarding factors affecting ethical beliefs and ethical behaviors. From the interviews, 4 main themes were revealed: 1. organizational factors (some participants believed lack of human resources or therapy space impacted ethical behaviors), 2. therapist related factors (some therapists believed that things such as self esteem, competence, family/home life all impacted ethical behaviors), 3. client family issues (some therapists thought that a child's family/parents could impact a therapists ethical behaviors. For example, a parent may instruct a therapist NOT to stop a child for crying, versus other parents instructing the therapist to punish the child for crying), and 4. Social factors (some participants believed that social factors, such as an overall societal decline in ethical behaviors, such as not having financial support systems or insurances not covering occupational therapy and thus causing for mistakes. In another perspective, participants pointed out that in the past if a patient could not pay for services the therapist would still help them, but now therapy can only be provided if they can pay for it or have enough insurance.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This study aimed to identify the factors influencing ethical behavior of pediatric occupational therapists at work. The researchers conducted a study of 12 currently practicing pediatric occupational therapists. Researchers interviewed these therapists with questions regarding factors affecting ethical beliefs and ethical behaviors. From the interviews, 4 main themes were revealed: 1. organizational factors (some participants believed lack of human resources or therapy space impacted ethical behaviors), 2. therapist related factors (some therapists believed that things such as self esteem, competence, family/home life all impacted ethical behaviors), 3. client family issues (some therapists thought that a child's family/parents could impact a therapists ethical behaviors. For example, a parent may instruct a therapist NOT to stop a child for crying, versus other parents instructing the therapist to punish the child for crying), and 4. Social factors (some participants believed that social factors, such as an overall societal decline in ethical behaviors, such as not having financial support systems or insurances not covering occupational therapy and thus causing for mistakes. In another perspective, participants pointed out that in the past if a patient could not pay for services the therapist would still help them, but now therapy can only be provided if they can pay for it or have enough insurance.</div>

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Psychosocial Needs of Clients - 1 views

This article discusses applying our existing knowledge to support practice in the community. The article discusses different theories that each add a component to the psychosocial model. Factors a...

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Ethics - 0 views

This study by the Journal of Medical Ethics describes ethical dilemmas that are experienced by Occupational Therapists. Some of the mentioned ethical dilemmas that we may face include early/risky d...

http:__jme.bmj.com_content_24_3_193.full.pdf+html

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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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Ethical Issues Around Payment for Services - 0 views

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shaemckay on 21 Jul 14

This article, found on AOTA's website, discussed an ethical issue that we, as practitioners, will face that I hadn't really thought about. As therapists we will be faced with the issue of treating two individuals who have the same diagnosis and prognosis, but have different insurances! One individual will more than likely get more minutes and resources based on their insurance compared to the other. This is definitely an ethical dilemma I hadn't thought about.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article, found on AOTA's website, discussed an ethical issue that we, as practitioners, will face that I hadn't really thought about. As therapists we will be faced with the issue of treating two individuals who have the same diagnosis and prognosis, but have different insurances! One individual will more than likely get more minutes and resources based on their insurance compared to the other. This is definitely an ethical dilemma I hadn't thought about.</div>

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meganthompson on 06 Aug 14

This article, written by the American Occupational Therapy Association, outlines various ethical issues concerning payment for services occupational therapy practitioners may face. For instance, occupational therapy practitioners may encounter situations where two individuals have the same diagnosis but are entitled by differing insurance plans to varying levels of services at different levels of reimbursement. Sadly, differences in insurance plans can pose inevitable differences in patients' care. I have been able to witness this scenario first hand, as some insurance companies will only pay a flat rate for 30 minutes of occupational therapy services for a skilled patient versus another insurance company allowing a patient to receive ninety minutes of skilled occupational therapy services per day, when both patients have the same diagnosis and deficits. It stands to reason that individuals who are able to receive more intensive services will receive a higher level of care as more time can be devoted to addressing deficits. All of the issues presented in this document can pose potential ethical dilemmas for occupational therapy practitioners; however, utilizing the AOTA Code of Ethics can enable practitioners to make effective, ethical decisions in the best interest of their patients.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article, written by the American Occupational Therapy Association, outlines various ethical issues concerning payment for services occupational therapy practitioners may face. For instance, occupational therapy practitioners may encounter situations where two individuals have the same diagnosis but are entitled by differing insurance plans to varying levels of services at different levels of reimbursement. Sadly, differences in insurance plans can pose inevitable differences in patients' care. I have been able to witness this scenario first hand, as some insurance companies will only pay a flat rate for 30 minutes of occupational therapy services for a skilled patient versus another insurance company allowing a patient to receive ninety minutes of skilled occupational therapy services per day, when both patients have the same diagnosis and deficits. It stands to reason that individuals who are able to receive more intensive services will receive a higher level of care as more time can be devoted to addressing deficits. All of the issues presented in this document can pose potential ethical dilemmas for occupational therapy practitioners; however, utilizing the AOTA Code of Ethics can enable practitioners to make effective, ethical decisions in the best interest of their patients.</div>

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An examination of writing pauses in handwriting of children with developmental coordina... - 0 views

Prunty, Barnett, Wilmut, and Plumb (2014) conducted a research study that examined handwriting pauses in children diagnosed with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). They explained that probl...

Prunty M. Barnett A. L. Wilmut K. & Plumb S. (2014). An examination of writing pauses in handwriting children with coordination disorder. Research Developmental Disabilities 35 2894-2905.

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School Based OT: Direct versus Consult services - 0 views

http://otj.sagepub.com/content/10/5/300.short When developing IEPs,children can be place on direct occupational therapy services or consultation. This research looks at both services and its benef...

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Evidence Based Practice: Sensory Approaches in Inpatient Psychiatric Settings: Innovati... - 0 views

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mregan1301 on 01 Nov 15

This article discusses the benefit of sensory-based approaches versus seclusion or restraints. This article highlights the important point that although the patient does not have sensory processing issues, sensory-based treatments are a beneficial and much safer approach when working with patients. It is also a good example of collaboration with other health care professionals as it is a nursing article but many of the references are from occupational therapy journals.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article discusses the benefit of sensory-based approaches versus seclusion or restraints. This article highlights the important point that although the patient does not have sensory processing issues, sensory-based treatments are a beneficial and much safer approach when working with patients. It is also a good example of collaboration with other health care professionals as it is a nursing article but many of the references are from occupational therapy journals.</div>

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Reading Instruction in Kindergarten - 1 views

https:__deyproject.files.wordpress.com_2015_01_readinginkindergarten_online-1.pdf

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Skills Training Versus Psychosocial Occupational Therapy for Persons With Persistent Sc... - 1 views

http://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/pdf/10.1176/ajp.155.8.1087 The authors compared the community functioning of outpatients with persist- ent forms of schizophrenia after treatment with psychosoci...

occupational therapy Psychosocial

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Telehealth and Occupational Therapy: A New Frontier | myotspot.com - 0 views

www.myotspot.com/ational-therapy-a-new-frontier

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lasurea on 30 Oct 17

Here is an overview of OT's role in Telehealth. This is more of a pros versus cons perspective to the topic. Something to consider as the world of OT is changing and continuing to develop.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Here is an overview of OT's role in Telehealth. This is more of a pros versus cons perspective to the topic. Something to consider as the world of OT is changing and continuing to develop.</div>

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Clinical Versus Professional Reasoning - 0 views

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3A0xBvli1U This video describes the differences between clinical and professional reasoning within the field of OT.

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