Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics
In this episode Jess and Natalie talk with Paula Cook and Halley Read about a new model for mental health service delivery: Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics
OT’s Role in Ostomy Care
Inside the Episode Natalie and Jess discuss OT's role in ostomy care. We review the different types of ostomies and indications for their use. We also discuss ways to manage ostomies during therapy activities, how to teach clients to manage their ostomies independently, and precautions for activities following surgery. References: Prinz, Anita; Colwell, [...]
The Roles of AOTA and State Associations
Natalie and Jess talk with AOTA Vice President Shawn Phipps about the roles of state associations and the national association, AOTA. We discuss how these organizations operate, and the benefits of membership in each type of organization.
Occupation-based Hand Therapy
Natalie and Jess talk with two Certified Hand Therapists, Eileen Scanlon and Sharon Wong, about ways to keep hand therapy occupation-based.
Caregiver Story-Telling: Dementia
Natalie and Jess talk with Jeff Loveland about his experience with caring for his father with dementia. Jeff is an occupational therapist, and brings a unique perspective from his experience merging these two roles. Jeff shares his experience with managing care and communicating with family members. He also discusses managing transitions in care in making tough decisions as his father's condition progressed.
Unilateral Neglect
Jess and Natalie talk about post-stroke unilateral neglect. We review the etiology of this syndrome and its functional implications. We also review assessment strategies and evidence-based interventions.
Managing the Fieldwork Crisis
Natalie and Jess interview Arameh Anvarizadeh about the benefits of taking fieldwork students, and ways to overcome the challenges.
The Role of OT in Home Modification and Living in Place
Natalie and Jess are joined this week by occupational therapist Sabrena McCarley and founders of the Living in Place Institute, Louie Delaware and Erik Listou. We discuss the role of OT in helping older adults age in place through safe home modifications and adaptive equipment.
Tips for Reading Research Articles
Inside the Episode Natalie and Jess talk with Juleen Rodakowski, faculty researcher at the University of Pittsburgh. We discuss simple and efficient ways to find, read, and interpret articles to promote evidence-based practice. Staying current on research is the best way to ensure we are delivering evidence-based practice, but clinicians face many challenges when [...]
Cancer-Related Cognitive Dyfunction
Natalie and Jess interview Rachelle Brick about OT's role in assessing and treating cancer-related cognitive dysfunction.