OT Potential Podcast | Occupational Therapy CEUs
Sarah Lyon, OTR/L
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This podcast is for occupational therapy practitioners and students looking to keep up with evidence based practice. Every other week, we discuss one influential OT-related journal article which will be available for CEU credit when you join the OT Potential Club.
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#69: OT for Adults with Intellectual Disability with Dr. Meghan Blaskowitz and Dr. Wanda Mahoney
For OT professionals working with adults with intellectual disabilities it can feel like there is a lack of resources around best practices for working with this population.
Today’s article flips that long-held narrative on its head. The authors set out to find evidence to inform OT for adults with intellectual disability—and to their own surprise they found so much it has become 3 papers.
We’ll review the evidence they found to support intervention. Then we’ll welcome to the podcast two of the article authors, Meghan Blaskowitz and Wanda Mahoney. Together, we’ll unpack the practical implications related to intervention and assessments.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**.
*You can find more details on this course here:
https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/ot-adults-intellectual-disability
Learn more about our guests:
https://otpotential.com/occupational-therapy-directory/meghan-blaskowitz
https://otpotential.com/occupational-therapy-directory/wanda-mahoney
Here's the primary research we are discussing:
Evidence to Inform Occupational Therapy Intervention With Adults With Intellectual Disability: A Scoping ReviewSupport the show
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Nov 16, 2023
#68: Acute Care OT and PT After Birth with Jenna and Rebeca Segraves
Maternal deaths are on the rise, here in the United States.
And, we have a postpartum mental health crisis.
In OT 90% of us are women, and many of us have personally experienced the inadequate support given to birthing individuals.
But, not enough of us have stepped back to ask: why aren’t we (with our training in mental health & daily participation) helping women in the hospital after birth?
Luckily, there is a growing number of OTs asking this question and doing something about it. And, my favorite part of this movement is that it is multidisciplinary—our PT colleagues are advocating for our services.
At the center of this movement are physical therapists, Drs. Jenna and Rebeca Segraves. They both worked on the commentary we are exploring today, and then will join us on the podcast to discuss the practical implications for your OT practice.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**.
*You can find more details on this course here:
https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/acute-care-ot-after-birth
https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses
Learn more about our guest:
https://otpotential.com/occupational-therapy-directory/jenna-segraves
https://otpotential.com/occupational-therapy-directory/rebeca-segraves
See our acute care OT guide:
https://otpotential.com/blog/acute-care-occupational-therapy
Here's the primary research we are discussing:
Initiating Occupational and Physical Therapy in the Hospital After Birth: Access, Reimbursement, and Outcomes
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Nov 2, 2023
#67: Pain and OT with Irvin Eisenberg
I once heard a neuroscientist say:
*Many of our frameworks end up being wrong—because the body is more complicated than we ever imagined. *
Pain science perfectly illustrates this. We are living in an era where new frameworks are being written—because classical understandings of pain have not only been inadequate, they have led to ineffective and even harmful treatment.
Today, we look at a new framework for understanding pain.
And, there’s good news for OT in it.
The authors argue that such a complex condition needs holistic treatment like OT and PT can provide.
To help us unpack what this all can mean for your daily OT practice, we are excited to welcome to the podcast Irvin Eisenberg, who owns Resilience Occupational Therapy, where he helps members of his community manage their pain.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**.
*You can find more details on this course here:
https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/pain-and-occupational-therapy
Learn more about our guest:
https://otpotential.com/occupational-therapy-directory/irvin-eisenberg
Find more outpatient OTs on our Outpatient OT Guide:
https://otpotential.com/blog/your-outpatient-ot-guide
Here's the primary research we are discussing:
The Distributed Nociceptive System: A Framework for Understanding PainSupport the show
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Oct 19, 2023
#66: Early Intervention Timing and Intensity with Sarah Putt
The main finding of this important research from JAMA is extremely promising for early intervention OT professionals.
*In the study, greater early intervention service intensity was associated with better functional gains. *
But, there’s a problem.
Federal spending per child on early intervention services has declined over the past decade. And, in this climate of tightening budgets:
Most children in the study had delayed care.
And, low service intensity.
After we review this article, we are so thankful to welcome to the podcast pediatric private practice owner, Sarah Putt, OTR/L. Her and I will unpack what this all means for the OT community—and your OT practice.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**.
*You can find more details on this course here:
https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/ot-early-intervention
Learn more about our guest:
https://otpotential.com/occupational-therapy-directory/sarah-putt
Learn more about early intervention OT:
https://otpotential.com/blog/early-intervention-occupational-therapy
https://otpotential.com/ot-early-intervention-courses
Here's the primary research we are discussing:
Timing and intensity of early intervention service use and outcomes among a safety-net population of children
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Oct 5, 2023
#65: OT & Perinatal Pelvic Health with Kyrsten Spurrier and Carlin Reaume
The number of OT’s providing perinatal care is on the rise.
Which is exciting…and necessary.
There remain so many gaps in the care of new and expecting moms, among which is treating incontinence.
As we’ll see in our featured journal article, a staggering percentage of women experience incontinence postnatally, despite the known effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training as a treatment. The article specifically explores the cost effectiveness of different models of pelvic floor therapy.
The main takeaway?
*It is more efficient to offer services to prevent incontinence during pregnancy than to provide treatment services to manage incontinence postnatally*—and that group-based treatment can be a cost-effective way to do it.
After we break down the article, we’re excited to explore all of this further with pelvic floor occupational therapist, Kyrsten Spurrier, owner of the Perinatal Pelvis. This episode will be hosted by Carlin Reaume of Supported Mama.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**.
*You can find more details on this course here:
https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/perinatal-pelvic-floor-therapy
Learn more about our guests:
https://otpotential.com/occupational-therapy-directory/kyrsten-spurrier
https://www.theperinatalpelvis.com/
https://otpotential.com/occupational-therapy-directory/carlin-reaume
https://www.supportedmama.com/
Additional mentions in this episode:
https://otpotential.com/blog/pelvic-health-occupational-therapy
https://www.lifted-lotus.com/
Here's the primary research we are discussing:
Group-based pelvic floor muscle training for all women during pregnancy is more cost-effective than postnatal training for women with urinary incontinence: Cost-effectiveness analysis of a systematic review
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Sep 20, 2023
#64: CO-OP Approach and Cerebral Palsy with Helene Polatajko
The OT treatment approaches that are gaining support from evidence, seem to have one common thread between them:
*The clients set their own goals. *
Today, we look at a pioneer of this client-centered process, The CO-OP Approach™. We’ll dive into a new research article where, yet again, we see CO-OP outperforming conventional therapy—this time for children with cerebral palsy and spina bifida.
After we review the article, we’re honored to welcome to the podcast the founder of this approach, Helene J. Polatajko, PhD, OT Reg(Ont). Her and I will discuss the implications of her work for all OTs, when it comes to goal setting and focusing on performance in our treatments.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**.
*You can find more details on this course here:
https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/ot-coop-celebral-palsy
Learn more about our guest:
https://otpotential.com/occupational-therapy-directory/helene-polatajko
Here's the primary research we are discussing:
The cognitive orientation to Daily Occupational Performance (co-op) approach is superior to ordinary treatment for achievement of goals and transfer effects in children with Cerebral Palsy and spina bifida – a randomized controlled trial
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Sep 5, 2023
#63: OT and ADHD with Bryden Carlson-Giving
The number of children diagnosed with ADHD has been steadily increasing. Now it is estimated that 1/10 children will be diagnosed with ADHD at some point.
Even though about half of these children receive some type of behavioral treatment, there has been a lack of studies around OT-specific support for ADHDer children.
In this one hour OT CEU course, we will look at a study of an OT program for ADHD that features:
* Children setting their own goals
* A focus on daily time management
* Time-assisted devices
This program led to significant improvement in performance and satisfaction!
After we review the article, we’re excited to discuss this research with ADHDer and pediatric OT, Bryden Carlson-Giving, OTD, OTR/L. He and I will discuss the practical implications of this research for OTs.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**.
*You can find more details on this course here:
https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/occupational-therapy-adhd
Learn more about our guest:
https://otpotential.com/occupational-therapy-directory/bryden-giving
Here's the primary research we are discussing:
Occupational performance goals and outcomes of time-related interventions for children with ADHDSupport the show
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Aug 21, 2023
#62: Self-Determination for Autistic Students with Dora Onwumere
Self-determination interventions are linked to positive academic and functional attainment results—and, most compellingly, can improve post-secondary outcomes.
But what does it look like for OT professionals to foster self-determination in the school setting?
In this one hour course, we’ll breakdown a scoping review that examines the Independence Curriculum, which is designed to enhance middle-school-aged autistic students’ self-determination. The results are improvement in:
* Self-determination
* Goal attainment in:
* Executive functioning
* Self-regulation
After we break down the article, we’re delighted to welcome the article’s lead author, Dora Onwumere. She and I will discuss the practical implications of this research for OTs.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**.
*You can find more details on this course here:
https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/self-determination-autistic-students
Learn more about our guest:
https://otpotential.com/occupational-therapy-directory/dora-onwumere
Here's the primary research we are discussing:
Onwumere, D. D., Cruz, Y. M., Harris, L. I., Malfucci, K. A., Seidman, S., Boone, C., &; Patten, K. (2020). The impact of an independence curriculum on self-determination and function in middle school autistic students. Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, &; Early Intervention, 14(1), 103–117.Support the show
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Aug 7, 2023
#61: Strengths-based OT for Autistic People with Kavitha Murthi
If you are an occupational therapy professional working with autistic people, you’ve likely heard of strengths-based practice (SBP).
But, does this approach work?
And, what are the benefits of it?
In this one hour OT CEU course we will discuss a scoping review that explores these questions. As we’ll see, strengths-based interventions were related to:
* Positive social engagement
* Learning
* Self-advocacy
* Anxiety reduction
After reviewing the article, we’re delighted to welcome to the podcast the article’s lead author, Kavitha Murthi, MS (OT), OTR, FHEA (UK). Her and I will discuss the practical implications of this research for your OT practice.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**.
*You can find more details on this course here:
https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/strengths-based-ot-autism
Learn more about our guest:
https://otpotential.com/occupational-therapy-directory/kavitha-murthi
Here's the primary research we are discussing:
Murthi, K., Chen, Y.-L., Shore, S., &; Patten, K. (2023). Strengths-based practice to enhance mental health for autistic people: A scoping review. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 77(2). Support the show
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Jul 24, 2023
#60: OT and Psoriatic Arthritis with Duana Russell-Thomas
Where does OT fit in psoriatic arthritis (PsA) care?
In this one hour course we’ll dive into a comprehensive guideline for psoriatic arthritis treatment, which recommends patients utilize a mix of non-pharmacological tools, like occupational therapy.
This article will help you brush up on psoriatic arthritis, see OT within a holistic approach to care, and appreciate the importance of individualized care (which we are so skilled in providing).
After we review the article, we’ll be joined by Duana Russell-Thomas, OTD, OTR/L, to discuss her innovative approach to arthritis care through a self-management program—and the funding that makes this possible. Her story—and this guideline—will leave you with practical takeaways for improving your care of PsA.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**.
*You can find more details on this course here:
https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/ot-and-psoriatic-arthritis
Learn more about our guest:
https://otpotential.com/occupational-therapy-directory/duana-russell-thomas
Here's the primary research we are discussing:
Singh, J. A., Guyatt, G., Ogdie, A., Gladman, D. D., Deal, C., Deodhar, A., Dubreuil, M., Dunham, J., Husni, M. E., Kenny, S., Kwan-Morley, J., Lin, J., Marchetta, P., Mease, P. J., Merola, J. F., Miner, J., Ritchlin, C. T., Siaton, B., Smith, B. J., … Reston, J. (2018). 2018 American College of Rheumatology/National Psoriasis Foundation guideline for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis. Journal of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis, 4(1), 31–58.Support the show
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Jul 10, 2023
#59: OT Education for Planetary Health with Moses Ikiugu
What does planetary health have to do with occupational therapy?
The author’s of this week’s article argue that engagement with environmental sustainability is foundational for our profession.
The authors aim to help OT students and professionals translate environmental awareness to practical action. They theorize 3 skills to do so:
* Clinical reasoning
* Bi-directional questioning
* Interprofessional education.
To help us unpack this, we are excited to welcome to the podcast Moses Ikiugu, PhD, OTR/L, FAOT. Dr. Ikiugu has been a pioneer in connecting OT practice to global health. He’ll share how his own query into the area has influenced his own work as an OT educator—and the practical implications for your own OT practice.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**.
*You can find more details on this course here:
https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/ot-education-for-planetary-health
Learn more about our guest:
https://otpotential.com/occupational-therapy-directory/moses-ikiugu
Here's the primary research we are discussing:
Hess, K. Y., & Rihtman, T. (2023). Moving from theory to practice in occupational therapy education for planetary health: A theoretical view. Australian occupational therapy journal, 10.1111/1440-1630.12868. Advance online publication. Support the show
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Jun 19, 2023
#58: OT and AI with Sarah Brzeszkiewicz
Is AI going to replace occupational therapy?
There’s no doubt that this technology will transform healthcare. It will surely accelerate the existing move toward healthcare taking place at home.
To help us wrap our minds around this transformation, we review an article that explores three technologies:
* Artificial intelligence
* Blockchain
* Wearables
The article explores how the above technologies are being used in chronic disease management. The authors also introduce a patient-centered management framework based on AI. They close out the article by discussing the potential shortcomings of this new paradigm.
After we review the article, we’ll host a guest whose career demonstrates OTs’ involvement in this transformation of healthcare. Sarah Brzeszkiewicz, OTR/L is the clinical advisor at Sensi.ai, where she’s helping to pioneer AI’s role in home care. She and I will discuss the implications of this research, including how AI is best seen as a tool and an opportun…
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Jun 5, 2023
#57: OT for Spasticity in Adults
Spasticity can be present in many of the conditions we treat as occupational therapy professionals.
And, it can add significant cost and burden for our patients.
The article we are discussing in this 1-hour course gives you a big picture overview of the science behind what we know (and don’t know!) about spasticity.
You’ll find certain approaches (that I’ve personally used!) that have NOT been supported by the research—but also which modalities have a growing body of evidence behind them.
After reviewing the research, we’ll be joined on the podcast by neuro OT, Scott Thompson, OTD, MOT, OTR/L, CRSR, LSVT-BIG to discuss implications for your practice!
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**.
*You can find more details on this course here:
https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/ot-spasticity-adults
Here's the primary research we are discussing:
Khan, F., Amatya, B., Bensmail, D., & Yelnik, A. (2019). Non-phar…
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May 12, 2023
#56: Depression in Neurodegenerative Diseases with Rachel Wiley
The research we are discussing on this 1-hour episode really drives home the* complex connection* between depression and 3 neurodegenerative diseases:
* Alzehimer’s Disease
* Parkinson’s Disease
* Huntington Disease
Even though depression has a high comorbidity with all of these diseases, you’ll learn why it should not be an assumed part of the disease process. Instead, depression should be recognized as distinct and treated.
But, here’ where it gets super complex:
In some cases the medications traditionally used to help treat depression do not work for this population—and can be actively harmful. So, OT approaches like environmental enrichment and physical exercise *could actually be the front line defense for helping these patients manage their depression.*
To unpack all of this, I am so thankful to be joined on the podcast next week with dementia care expert, Rachel Wiley, MS, OTR/L, CDP.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within t…
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May 1, 2023
#55: OT, Plagiocephaly, and Cognitive Outcomes with Amirra Condelee
Plagiocephaly has historically been thought of as a benign, cosmetic issue.
*But, the seminal study we are looking at during this 1-hour course indicates that severe to moderate skull deformity may be best understood as a biomarker for developmental vulnerability. *As we’ll see, moderate to severe skull deformity was linked with lower cognitive and academic outcomes, when the children reached school age.
It is critical to understand that this does not mean that plagiocephaly causes developmental delay. But, given the results of this study, developmental assessment, monitoring, and intervention is recommended for children moderate to severe plagiocephaly. After we break down this article for you, we’ll be joined by Amirra Condelee, OTD, OTR/L to discuss the implications for OTs who work with infants—and our role in our communities and families now that we understand the importance of this biomarker.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **O…
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Apr 10, 2023
#54: Cancer Rehab for Older Adults with Mackenzi Pergolotti
About half of cancer survivors report difficulty with ADLs and a third difficulty with iADLs.
But, unfortunately, only around 1 in 10 older adults with cancer who have a known functional limitation receive a referral to OT or PT.
Even less make it to an eval.
And, even less than that, complete their full course of rehab.
*Why are we failing to support such a large percentage of this population? *And, what is the best way to support them when they do make it to us for occupational therapy?
Honestly, the results from this randomized control trial we are exploring in this 1-hour episode were not what we hoped to see. The OT/PT provided did not improve functional deficits or maintain functional status for these patients. And, instead of giving a glimpse of how to improve the barriers to receiving OT care, it only seems to drive home the obstacles.
Luckily, this is not the full story.
After we break down the article, we will be joined by the article’s lead author, Mackenzi Pergolot…
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Mar 26, 2023
#53: OT & Smart Home Tech Adoption with Carol Chiang
The research we’ve explored on the podcast, seems to be pointing to a new reality:
The future of healthcare will be in the home.
But, how will we get there? How will our homes ever be ready to age in place?
The transition is going to be a complex story of the right technologies, the right funding, and the right narratives. All of which will ultimately lead to the end goal of tech adoption.
The article we will explore in this 1-hour course focuses on smart home technology adoption. It showcases just how complex tech adoption is. But, it also gives a glimpse of the factors occupational therapy professionals should be considering when introducing new technology to your client.
After breaking down the article we will be joined by Carol Chiang OTR/L, CAPS, ECHM, CHAMP will join us to discuss what this all means for your occupational therapy practice, and our profession.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**.
*You can find…
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Mar 12, 2023
#52: Anti-racist OT Praxis with Khalilah R. Johnson and Ryan Lavalley
As occupational therapy providers, we have a duty to truly understand the word “occupation.”
This means acknowledging the role occupation has played in shaping societal policies and norms, many of which are fundamentally unjust.
We also need to admit that our professional knowledge base, itself, is skewed.
The foundations of OT have evolved from an exclusionary context that privileged White skin, as well as other false social hierarchies. So much of what we learn, teach, and practice as OTs comes from a lens of being able to accumulate social, economic, and political power.
The article we are focusing on in this 1-hour course is a commentary that calls us to confront occupation’s role in injustice. It also provides concrete strategies for moving toward anti-racist action. We DO have the power to transform society by introducing the concept of anti-racism into our classrooms, policies, and daily practice.
After we review the article, we will be joined by its authors Khalilah…
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Feb 26, 2023
#51: Racism and Occupation with Ryan Lavalley and Khalilah R. Johnson
The article we are looking at today challenges us to look critically at occupation—and how it can be used as a tool for justice or injustice.
The reality is that many of us have narrowed our view of occupation into the medicalized and individualized categories of ADLs.
But, we know from research (and lived experience!) that occupation is much more complex, interconnected, and powerful.
The authors outline for us how occupation has played a role in systemic racism in the US. This history and present must be understood and confronted if we are to live our shared value of justice within occupational therapy, and move toward antiracist transformation.
After a brief review of this article, we will be joined by the authors Ryan Lavalley, PhD, MOT, OTR/L and Khalilah R. Johnson, PhD, MS, OTR/L to discuss the practical implications for your occupational therapy practice.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**.
*You can find mor…
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Feb 12, 2023
#50: OT and Social Determinants of Health with Joy Doll
It’s no secret that our healthcare systems are built to react to sickness and health events—not to keep people healthy in the first place.
If we want to get serious about producing health for our patients, we have to start shifting our healthcare system to address *social determinants of health*.
But, how is such a seismic shift even possible—and what’s your role as an occupational therapy practitioner in this new era?
In this one hour course, we will look at a journal article with a proposal for mobilizing our hospital systems to address social determinants of health.
Then, I am thrilled to be joined by Joy Doll, an OT who has been working on the front lines of addressing SDOH. She will share her insights into the movement that is already happening, and how occupational therapists can be involved.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**.
*You can find more details on this course here:
https://otpotential.com/ceu-p…
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Jan 29, 2023
#49: Participation-focused Knowledge Translation in Pediatric OT with Satvika Garg
Both participation-focused OT and knowledge translation are hot topics in OT right now.
And, in this one-hour course we will explore a research article that puts forth a knowledge translation roadmap to accelerate the uptake of participation-focused OT assessments and intervention.
These are both big topics in their own right, and when you mesh them together it feels like more than one therapist can handle.
Honestly, that’s the point: *Both knowledge translation and participation-focused OT are a team sport.*
It’s going to take all of us to be both thinking differently as individuals and collaborating in new ways to solve problems for our clients. To help us unpack this journal article, and the practical implications for your OT practice, we are excited to welcome to the podcast our guest, Satvika Garg, PhD, OTR/L, Scientific Officer at the American Occupational Therapy Foundation.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club*…
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Jan 15, 2023
#48: Pediatric TBI and OT with Nelson Gonzalez
Children are not little adults.
Their brains are actively developing. Because of this neuroplasticity, one might assume they would more quickly and fully recover from a traumatic brain injury (TBI).
This is not the case.
A brain injury can have a more devastating impact on a child than a similar injury in a mature adult. (Brain Injury Association of America)
This is what makes comprehensive, ongoing rehab for pediatric TBI so important. But, unfortunately, as we will see in our primary research, many children who experience TBI have substantial unmet rehab needs.
After reviewing the research, we are thankful to welcome to the podcast, Nelson Gonzalez OTR/L, RFS, CHHC, CCT, CPMT, CORE, CLT to discuss OT and TBI assessment, treatment, and what’s on the horizon in this practice area.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**.
*You can find more details on this course here:
https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/pediatri…
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Jan 1, 2023
#47: OT and Falls Prevention with Pooja Patel
Falls are a complex problem.
This makes preventing them a perfect target for our OT skillset.
This week we are looking at an article that explores “the state of the science” on preventing falls in hospitalized patients. The authors walk us through:
* The scope of the problem
* The science (or lack thereof) supporting different interventions
While many of the interventions sound simple (like gripper socks and alarms), the article we review in this 1-hour course reminds us that nothing is simple in creating truly effective fall prevention initiatives.
To discuss what this research looks like in practice, we are excited to welcome to the podcast Pooja A. Patel, DrOT, OTR/L, CDP, CFPS. In addition to being a certified fall prevention specialist, Pooja served as a fall champion at her hospital, and has a wealth of knowledge and experience about being involved in hospital wide quality initiative. Whether you are looking to up your game as an individual therapist or as part of a…
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Dec 11, 2022
#46: OT Hand Therapy Interventions with Hoang Tran
When we think of hand therapy, we tend to think of it as a practice area with an abundance of research.
But, the mapping review of hand therapy interventions we examine this episode reminds us that there are also sizable gaps in the research—especially when it comes to more complex diagnoses.
This means that when OTs are working with upper extremity conditions, we still need to pay careful attention to the other 2 pillars of evidence-based practice: the client values & developing our own skillset/clinical expertise.
To talk about what this looks like in practice, we are excited to welcome Hoang Tran, OT/L CHT to the podcast. Hoang is the owner of Hands-on Therapy & Hand Therapy Secrets—and a vocal advocate for OTs working with the upper extremity.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**.
*You can find more details on this course here:
https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/ot-hand-therapy-interventions
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Nov 27, 2022
#45: Telehealth, Parent Alliance, and OT with Adam Griffin
As OTs, we believe that creating a therapeutic alliance is one of the most powerful vehicles to change.
But, we also know that there are many barriers that exist to building transformational relationships with our clients
Telehealth can feel like another such barrier—but it doesn’t have to be!
The article we are looking at in this 1 hour podcast-based CE course is a qualitative study exploring the parent engagement and therapeutic alliance in teletherapy programs. The author’s intent was to begin building a conceptual model to inform improved practice.
After discussing the article, we are excited to welcome Adam Griffin to the podcast. Adam is an OT hailing from Dubai, who has vast experience using teletherapy and coaching fellow OTs in its use.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**.
*You can find more details on this course here:
https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/telehealth-parent-alliance-ot
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Nov 13, 2022
#44: Early Intervention for Motor Performance with Sarah Putt
From pregnancy to age 2 is arguably the most important developmental window of our lifetimes.
This makes the work of OTs who work with this age incredibly important. And, for the rest of us, we should be using our professional knowledge to advocate for the proper support for families at this critically important window.
In this one hour podcast course, we are looking at a broad systematic review about OT motor inventions for children ages 0-5.
The importance of this paper cuts across multiple practice areas, but we are going to use this paper as a jumping off point to talk about early intervention. We will be joined by Sarah Putt, OTR/L to talk about her EI experience—and more broadly about the opportunities and challenges of early childhood support that we all need to be tuned into.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**.
*You can find more details on this course here:
https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/ot-earl…
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Oct 30, 2022
#43: OT Supports for Sensory Processing Differences with Bryden Giving
The use of sensory-based interventions (SBIs) and environmental modification are common OT treatments.
But, what is the evidence behind these treatments?
In this episode, we’ll look at an influential systematic review that explores that question. The authors lay out the evidence behind specific sensory techniques and environmental modifications for children with sensory integration (SI) differences.
The authors explore and rate the levels of evidence of common treatments, like massage, weighted vests, sensory enrichment in preschools, and linear swinging.
After we review the article, we’ll welcome to the podcast our guest, Bryden Giving, MAOT, OTR/L to talk about how the research has impacted his work in pediatrics, his doctoral studies, and most importantly, and what it all means for your OT practice.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**.
*You can find more details on this course here:
https://otpotential.com/ceu-p…
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Oct 17, 2022
#42: Virtual Reality and OT with Christopher Gaskins
Whether or not you are personally a fan of virtually reality—all OTs should be following the developing research on this technology.
In this episode, we’ll discuss an article where the authors explore the use of virtual reality (VR) systems that are built specifically for rehab versus general-use VR, like the Nintendo Wii and Xbox.
The authors really focus on the active ingredients that seem to make VR-based rehab effective. And, they put forth the principles of neurorehab that underlie successful rehab. (They also specifically look at UE motor recovery after stroke, so this all feels so relevant to OT.)
After we review the article, we’ll welcome to the podcast our guest, Christopher Gaskins, MS, OTR/L, CSRS (and Neuroscience and Cognitive Science PhD Candidate) to talk about the research—and what it all means for your OT practice.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**.
*You can find more details on this course he…
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Oct 2, 2022
#41: Trends in Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal OT with Winnie Tsui
It is so easy to get caught in the minutiae of our daily work.
And, sometimes it is incredibly helpful to zoom out and take a big picture look at the incredible changes we have seen in healthcare over the past decades.
The journal article we are looking at this week gives us a bird’s-eye view of the past, present, and future of managing rheumatic and musculoskeletal (MSK) diseases.
In the article you’ll find the same trends that we see in occupational therapy-specific research: a focus on self-management, patient reported outcome measures and patient centeredness. In looking to the future, technology is going to further enable all of these trends.
After the articles orients us to the advances in MSK care, we will be joined by Winnie Tsui, OTL, CHT, MBA, who works as a product manager on the frontiers of technology in this area. Winnie will help us understand the exciting technology that is ushering the future of care—and the role OT has the potential to play in this exciting…
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Sep 18, 2022
#40: OT for Hand Burns with Jody Sabel
We need some of our OTs with the biggest hearts and brightest minds to consider specializing in burn therapy.
But, no matter what setting you work in, you will likely have someone with a burn patient on your caseload at some point. Burns are the 4th most common type of trauma worldwide (behind traffic accidents, falls, and interpersonal violence.) 90% of burns occur in low- to middle-income countries.
While OTs have worked in burn units for decades, the research behind OT-specific contributions to burn care is still in its infancy. We’ll see this at the beginning of the podcast as we look at some early-stage research from Iran on occupational therapy for hand burns.
Then, we’ll be joined by burn-rehab clinical specialist, Jody Sabel, OT/L. Jody will share about her work in acute and outpatient burn care. And, she will speak with us about the challenges and opportunities is in this incredibly important practice area.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the te…
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Sep 4, 2022
#39: Lifestyle Medicine and OT with Ryan Osal
Helping people change their habits to change their health is one of the main mechanisms that makes OT effective.
But, I don’t think we spend enough time thinking about how HARD it is to change our habits.
The article we are looking at today focuses on changing lifestyle habits for adults at high risk of a cardiovascular incident, like a stroke. The author’s aim is to conceptualize how engaging occupations can be used to facilitate health promoting habits.
We’ll use this article as a jumping off point to discuss both habit formation and Lifestyle Medicine with Ryan Balats Osal OTD, MS, OTR/L, NZROT, CEAS, CHC.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**.
*You can find more details on this course here:
https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/lifestyle-medicine-ot
Here's the primary research we are discussing:
Mälstam, E., Asaba, E., Åkesson, E., Guidetti, S., &; Patomella, A.-H. (2021). ‘Weaving lifestyle habits’…
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Aug 21, 2022
#38: CIMT and OT with Catherine Hoyt
Constraint-induced Movement Therapy has the reputation for being an intervention that is only for specialized OTs in some far-away speciality clinic.
But, trust me: no matter what population you work with, OTs should be following this research.
Today, on the podcast we are looking at a Cochrane review of all the evidence that undergirds this treatment. CIMT is perhaps the most-studied OT intervention—and it has lessons to teach us all about: neuroplasticity, intensity, and the future of OT 🙂
After reviewing the article, we are excited to welcome to the podcast Catherine Hoyt, PhD, OTD, OTR/L to discuss how you can be leveraging the principles behind the intervention in your OT practice.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**.
*You can find more details on this course here:
https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/cimt-occupational-therapy
Here's the primary research we are discussing:
Hoare, B. J., Wallen, M. A.,…
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Aug 7, 2022
#37: School-based OT Workload Trends with Jayson Davies
The change from “caseload” to “workload” may not seem that dramatic, but make no mistake it is a quiet revolution that is happening in school-based OT.
It fundamentally shifts how we deliver care.
The article we are discussing on the podcast encourages a shifting away from an individualist, medical model “caseload” based approach. And, encourages us to embrace a “workload” approach, which hypothetically yields opportunities to focus more on population health.
This shift has been underway for a while now, and the research we are looking at gives us an update on how this change is playing out on the front lines.
After our article review, I’m so excited to talk about this with Jayson Davies, M.A., OTR/L of the OT School House! Jayson has experienced this shift in his own practice, and has a wealth of experience supporting school-based OTs.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**.
*You can find more details o…
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Jul 17, 2022
#36: The Value of Acute and Postacute OT with Jeffrey Kou
Many of us were not taught about the economics of OT in occupational therapy school. And, part of that reason is that the research base on the economic value of our work is just emerging.
In this episode we will look at an article on the economic effects of OT in the acute and subacute setting.
The good news in this article is that there is a growing amount of research about the economic value of OT—and the initial research is promising.
The problem is that the existing research is widely varied and there simply is not enough of it. This means we have to be carefully measuring our outcomes at the individual level.
To talk about what this means for our individual practices, I’m excited to welcome to the podcast Jeffrey Kou, OTR/L. Having worked in acute rehabilitation, Jeff is passionate about helping fellow OTs provide high value care in these areas.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**.
*You can find more details o…
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Jul 3, 2022
#35 Cerebral Palsy and OT Evidence with Iona Novak
The research we are reviewing in this course showcases how far we’ve come in the prevention, early detection, and treatment of cerebral palsy (CP) in children. The authors also explore the strength of the evidence behind 182 interventions for CP, organizing them into an “evidence traffic light.”
This is an important paper for all OTs to read—not just because CP is one of the most common physical disabilities we see on our caseloads, but because the paper is so well written. The authors do a fantastic job of highlighting the general trends behind what works, what doesn’t work, and the progress that still needs to be made.
After reviewing the articleI am thrilled to welcome Dr. Iona Novak, OT, PhD., one of the article’s authors. Her and I will discuss the implications for your occupational therapy practice.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**.
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You can find more details on this course here:
https://otpotential.…
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Jun 19, 2022
#34: Beyond Cultural Competence in OT with Khalilah Johnson
The term cultural competence can feel too soft and narrow to really push our profession towards equity and justice.
But, the article we are reviewing today from the top 100 OT-related articles, brings up several essential points for discussion.
The mention of OT in the article is grim. The article highlights “culturally blind” attitudes of OTs that failed to change after cultural competence training.
This is a stark reminder of the need for change—and the multi-layered work needed to make change happen. Ultimately, the article attempts to put forth an understanding of cultural competence that is both expansive and dynamic, but also able to be operationalized into practice.
After we review the article, we are honored to welcome Khalilah R. Johnson, PHD, MS, OTR/L to discuss what this research means for your OT practice and for our profession.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**.
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Jun 5, 2022
#33: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Pain, & OT with Linda Crawford
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) weaves together multiple concepts that OTs are already familiar with and often use in practice. On a personal level, it provides helpful tools we can utilize as we navigate complex situations in our work.
But, not only is it personally helpful, the research we’re looking at today shows us why we need to be aware of it as a therapy professional:
Research supports the use of ACT in addressing chronic pain.
In the research study we’ll explore in this podcast episode, you’ll find that OTs were part of an interdisciplinary team that provided intensive pain management treatment built around ACT. (And, that the program led to positive functional outcomes.)
To help us unpack how this information can be integrated into your practice, it is our honor to bring on Linda Crawford, OTR/L, CDWF. Linda has been an occupational therapist for over 30 years and has specialized in working with people with complex pain conditions for the last eight years. S…
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May 15, 2022
#32: Parkinson’s Disease Evidence Review with Brandy Archie
This prestigious guideline on Parkinson’s Disease (PD) treatment, that we’ll be covering in this podcast episode, recommends that rehab therapies are started at the time of diagnosis and continued throughout the disease course.
This article will update you on key information about the PD disease process, the pervasiveness of non-motor symptoms, and the effectiveness of different treatments.
The knowledge we are gaining about PD should definitely be impacting your sessions. (Hint: please be talking about exercise!) It should also be pushing us to consider new care models for our patients with chronic conditions. To discuss what this looks like in practice, it’s our honor to welcome back to the podcast Brandy Archie, OTD, OTR/L, CLIPP, CLVT. Brandy is an OT entrepreneur who serves older adults including PD clients.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**.
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You can find more details on this course here:
https://otpotentia…
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May 1, 2022
#31: The CORE Approach for Inclusive OT with Brock Cook
How we understand our role as occupational therapy practitioners makes a huge difference in how we show up for our clients.
But, unfortunately, some theories of OT practice fail to aid us in practical clinical reasoning that focuses on occupation.
Luckily, the theories of OT practice that are emerging are getting closer to capturing the care we aspire to deliver—and provide more useful frameworks to guide our clinical reasoning.
Today we will dive into the CORE Approach. The approach is a mechanism for OTs to understand their practice from an inclusive, occupation-centric lens. It encourages OTs to ask *reflexive* questions related to the “core” areas of OT: capabilities, opportunities, resources and environments After reviewing an article on the CORE Approach, I am excited to explore this approach more fully, with Brock Cook—an OT from Australia, where this approach was born! Brock is a lecturer at James Cook University will help us understand how the approach can make a ta…
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Apr 17, 2022
#30: OT for Spinal Cord Injury with Simon Carson
Our spinal cord injury clients stay in our hearts and minds. After all, we help them and their families navigate tremendous life changes.
This week’s article gives us a solid big-picture review of what we know (and don’t know) about spinal cord injury rehab. You’ll learn about commonly used assessments, as well as which treatments are gaining traction (and which ones aren’t.)
And, most importantly, this article serves as a good reminder that there are simply no magical, straightforward answers in this area of rehab. Instead, these patients benefit most from your occupational therapy lens and your commitment to staying on top of evidence-based care.
To help guide us through this article, and pull out actionable takeaways for your practice, we are excited to welcome Simon Carson, OT/L, MBA. Simon serves as the chief of occupational therapy at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential…
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Apr 3, 2022
#29: Pediatric OT Evidence Review with Michelle DeJesus
In this 1 hour course, we will be diving into an incredibly helpful journal article that summarizes the evidence behind pediatric OT interventions.
The authors take 52 pediatric OT interventions for children with disabilities and rate the evidence behind them.
They organize the evidence into a traffic light infographic—where green means “the evidence supports this intervention.”
This alone makes the evidence ratings super easy to scan and more accessible for therapists (and families and policy makers)! Then, they even go so far as to draw out common principles between green light interventions.
To discuss how this research applies to your occupational therapy practice, we are excited to welcome to the podcast, Michelle DeJesus, MS OTR/L. Michelle is a pediatric occupational therapist working specifically in pediatric outpatient rehabilitation and early intervention. Her and I will talk through what it looks like for busy therapists on the ground to leverage this evidence to i…
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Mar 20, 2022
#28: Payment Models in Post-Acute OT with Clarice Grote
Spending time in research can deliver the humbling, but needed, reminder that not all therapy leads to clear value for our clients.
For example, in the United States, we can now see that in the 2010s therapy was being delivered in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs)—beyond what was helpful for clients.
Part of the problem was the fee-for-service payment model that incentivized skilled nursing facilities to deliver high quantities of therapy minutes to as many patients as possible. (More therapy equaled more money.)
The research article that we will explore in this one hour course, shows us the humbling data behind this problem. And, it reminds us of why the transition to value-based care continues to happen. The authors specifically look at data around post-acute hip fracture rehab, and compare fee-for-service Medicare versus Medicare Advantage (which is a value-based care program.)
To help us make sense of the changing therapy landscape, we are thrilled to welcome Clarice Grote, M…
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Mar 6, 2022
#27: Mindfulness, Chronic Pain, and OT with Patricia Motus
It can feel like everyone is discussing the benefits of mindfulness.
Yet, with all this fanfare, we must ask: does the evidence justify incorporating mindfulness into occupational therapy?
The systematic review we will look at in this one hour course says, “YES!” (At least for specific chronic pain conditions.)
The authors provide a great overview of the problem of pain—and they also discuss various mindfulness-based interventions for chronic pain, including the research behind them.
After we review the article, it is our pleasure to welcome Patricia Motus, OTR/L, RYT-200 to join us on the OT Potential Podcast. Patricia uses yoga, meditation, grounding, and life & health coaching to help clients navigate life transitions. She and I will discuss this article, including some ways you can incorporate mindfulness into your traditional OT practice.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**.
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Jan 27, 2022
#26: Maternal Mental Health and OT with Dr. Carlin Reaume (CE Course)
Research is backing up what many of us are experiencing in our communities: the pandemic is exacerbating mental health issues.
And, one can imagine how this would be true for new mothers—so many families’ birth experiences have been drastically impacted by COVID protocols, followed by increased isolation once the family arrives home.
The article we will be discussing in this one-hour podcast course is a call to action to support the positive mental health of new mothers, particularly during this pandemic.
Whether you approach this topic as a pediatric OT, an OT who specializes in maternal mental health, a parent yourself, or simply an involved community member, I think there are important takeaways for all of us.
After reviewing the article, we will welcome Dr. Carlin Reaume, OTD, OTR/L, PMH-C, PCES. Carlin is an* *occupational therapist, maternal wellness specialist, and owner of Supported Mama. Her and I will discuss ways you can support maternal wellness in your traditional…
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Jan 23, 2022
#25: Collaboration and the Kawa Model with Michael Iwama (CE Course)
In this one hour episode of the OT Potential podcast, you will be introduced to the Kawa model and how it can be used to foster collaboration for a rehab team.
The Kawa Model uses the metaphor of a river to depict one’s life journey. In this mental model, occupational therapists enable, restore, and/or maximize their client’s life flow.
The model can be used with individual clients and groups. And, we’ll begin our episode by looking at research that explores how an acute care therapy team used the model to openly discuss and problem solve their team flow.
We are incredibly honored to welcome on Dr. Michael Iwama, PhD, MSc, BScOT, a co-creator of the Kawa Model. Dr. Iwama will deepen our understanding of the Kawa Model, and we’ll discuss how the model and the specific research we are looking at can inspire your OT practice.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**.
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You can find more details on this course here:
https…
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Jan 9, 2022
#24: A Vision for the Future of OT with Arameh Anvarizadeh (CE Course)
What is the future of OT? How will your own OT career look over the next decade? How will our profession change and evolve?
The journal article we explore in this podcast is very concise, but it certainly packs a punch. It lays out a vision set by the American Occupational Therapy Association for where they would like to see the occupational therapy profession by 2025.
We’ll kick off the podcast by reviewing the article. Then, we’re thrilled to have Arameh Anvarizadeh, Vice President of the AOTA Board of Directors, join us for a discussion. She will share how the Vision has changed since its original publication. And, most importantly, we’ll discuss what this Vision means for practicing OTs—and how we can build our future with intention in this rapidly evolving world.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**.
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You can find more details on this course here:
https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/future-of-occupati…
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Dec 10, 2021
#23: The Research Behind the CO-OP Approach™ with Tee Stock (CE Course)
If you haven’t been following the exciting research behind the CO-OP Approach™, this episode is for you.
CO-OP stands for Cognitive Orientation to (Daily) Occupational Performance. This is a trademarked approach with a formal certification program, so we won’t be teaching the actual method. However, we’ll be discussing the research behind the CO-OP Approach™, as well as some ways it can impact your practice.
We’ll explore the primary research article, where the CO-OP Approach™ is performed by OTs in a group setting. You’ll see its impact on “body function, activity, AND participation,” and you’ll be pleased to learn that the researchers determined the approach works 🙂
After spending time in the article, we will be joined by Tee Stock, OTR/L, OTD, MS, MBA. Tee owns her own practice providing pediatric therapy in the home, and she is also certified in the CO-OP Approach™. She and I will discuss the research and practical implications for OTs, so you can gain…
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Dec 7, 2021
#22: Pelvic Health & OT with Lindsey Vestal (CE Course)
The research we explore in this podcast calls pelvic floor dysfunction a significant and neglected public health issue.
The authors share a discouraging statistic: despite pelvic floor dysfunction impacting around 25% of women in the US, there is a profound lack of understanding of the disorder and how to treat it.
The good news is that OTs are perfectly poised to help meet the needs of pelvic health patients! We’ll use our primary research article to jumpstart our understanding of pelvic floor rehab, including how pelvic floor dysfunction impacts occupation.
Then, it is my pleasure to welcome Lindsey Vestal of the Functional Pelvis to join us. Lindsey is truly a pioneer in promoting OT’s role in pelvic health, and she will discuss her own practice providing pelvic floor rehab in people’s homes. At the end, we’ll also talk about the future of OT’s role in pelvic health, including which trends you should be watching.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take…
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Nov 21, 2021
#21: Client Centered Care, Psychosis, and OT with Lauren Jones (CE Course)
The research we discuss on the OT Potential Podcast has a recurring theme: therapy goals should always support what is meaningful to the client.
But, lurking behind this best practice is an important question: what do we do when a patient is not of sound mind?
We’ll explore an article that hits the question head on, looking at client-centered care for patients with psychosis. It’s an especially helpful read for mental health OTs—but we can all learn something from it, since every clinician sees clients whose decision making could be perceived as impaired.
The takeaway from this article is that we can always find ways to be client-centered. And, it’s worth making the effort to do so, since it always seems to improve patient engagement and outcomes.
To help us unpack this article, it is our privilege to welcome Lauren Jones, MS, OTR/L. Lauren currently works on an interdisciplinary team as a Senior Occupational Therapist, providing services to youth, adults, and older adults…
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Nov 7, 2021
#20: Hospital at Home with Monika Lukasiewicz (CE Course)
We’ve had compelling evidence for a while now about the benefits of providing acute care hospital services from the comfort of a patient’s home. (This model is widely known as “hospital in the home.”)
But, for us in the US, it has been hard to imagine how our complex medical system would ever change to accommodate such a fundamental shift in healthcare delivery.
Enter: the pandemic. Now, our whole society is looking at the inadequacies of limiting acute care to the number of beds available in a hospital.
OT is uniquely poised to deliver services in this model—and you’ll see in the research that our care is considered a central component.
This podcast is intended to be an introduction to the hospital at home model. It’s designed to help you imagine the healthcare models of the future—and OTs place in them. We will anchor our discussion in a Cochrane review of the evidence. Then, we’ll welcome our guest Monika Lukasiewicz, who has made a career of thinking creativel…
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Oct 24, 2021
#19: Beyond Individualism with Adam Cisroe Pearson (CE Course)
We became occupational therapy practitioners to deliver transformative care to our clients.
This is a tall order to begin with—and we also hold justice as one of our core values. So, we want to transform lives AND do so in a socially responsible way.
This is hard and complex work. It requires that we question and move beyond overly simplistic theories of practice. The article we explore in this one-hour podcast pushes us to see beyond the concept of “individualism.” After all, limiting our lens to individuals alone can limit the care we deliver to all of our clients—and it can hinder us from seeing broader issues of injustice.
To discuss what this looks like in both non-traditional and traditional OT settings, it is our honor to welcome Dr. Adam Cisroe Pearson, who has made a career of applying his occupational therapy lens toward broader principles of housing equity and parity.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club*…
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Oct 10, 2021
#18: OT for Adults with Cancer with Vanessa Monique Yanez (CE Course)
The research is clear—adults living with cancer have significant unmet therapy needs. But how can we, as occupational therapy professionals, best serve this population?
It’s a great question, and one we’ll explore in-depth on this one-hour episode of the OT Potential Podcast! First, we’ll dig into the research around disability in activities of daily living among adults with cancer. Next, we’ll be joined by Vanessa Monique Yanez, MSOT, OTR/L. Vanessa will lend her expertise to our discussion of what this information means for your real-world practice.
Vanessa is a cancer survivor, herself. This personal experience fuels her dedication to improving the quality of life of other survivors. As private practice owner, Vanessa has valuable advice and insights to offer about the referral process, assessment and treatment of patients with cancer. We’re honored to have her with us and excited to hear her thoughts.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test w…
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Sep 26, 2021
#17: Nature-based OT with Laura Park Figueroa (CE Course)
Many of us feel the benefits of spending time in nature. But, these outdoor experiences often seem pretty far removed from our traditional occupational therapy work.
There’s a good chance you’ve already heard of nature-based therapy, as it is a hot topic in the OT world. However, you might not be aware of the breadth of research available on this topic—and you might be pleasantly surprised by how well nature-based therapy aligns with your OT practice.
In this episode, we’ll explore a paper looking at the effects of horticulture group therapy on adults with mental health diagnoses. We’ll use this research to springboard into a broader discussion on the types of nature-based therapy, the research supporting this type of therapy, and the potential impact it might have on your practice.
To guide us through this topic, we’ll be joined by nature-based occupational therapist, Laura Park Figueroa, whose enthusiasm for the topic will certainly leave you eager to learn more!
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Sep 12, 2021
#16: Disparities in Supports for Autism in Latino Families with Cristina Reyes Smith & Catherine Hoyt (CE Course)
Racial and ethnic health disparities have been heavy on our hearts over the past few years—and they should be.
We have much to reckon with, not only in terms of our own personal biases, but also regarding the structural inequities within healthcare.
In this one-hour, podcast-based CE course, we’ll look at how the Latino community is impacted by disparities around the diagnosis and care of autistic children. We’ll start by exploring some of the latest research on the topic with Catherine R. Hoyt, PhD, OTD, OTR/L and Cristina Reyes Smith, OTD, OTR/L. Then, we’ll discuss practical implications for caring for our autistic clients, including how we can work step-by-step to dismantle the disparities in our healthcare systems.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**.
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You can find more details on this course here:
https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/disparities-autism-supports-ot
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Aug 22, 2021
#15: Brain Computer Interfaces and OT with Lauren Souders (CE Course)
The ability to affordably track brainwave activity has opened up tremendous opportunities in occupational therapy. Regardless of where we work (or the patient populations we treat), our work has the potential to be significantly informed by this technology over the next few decades.
In this one-hour course, we will look at a research study on brain-computer interface (BCI). The study will serve as a jumping-off point to explore the concepts and developments that OTs should follow in this space.
After our article review, we’ll be joined by Lauren Souders, MOT, OTR/L, CBIS, CSRS. Lauren works as Director of Clinical Operations for a BCI startup.
We’ll talk with her about what is on the market for brain-computer interface, as well as what types of BCI we can expect to see coming to market in the future. And, most importantly, we’ll discuss how occupational therapy care may be improved over the next decade with the aid of these exciting new technologies.
*In order to earn credit…
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Aug 1, 2021
#14: The Services Cliff and Autism with Debora Davidson (CE Course)
As autistic individuals transition from adolescence to adulthood, they encounter a new and unique set of challenges. Yet, at this critical time, the support available to them drops dramatically. This is known as the “services cliff.”
In this one-hour continuing education course, we’ll begin by looking at the journal article “Service Needs Across the Lifespan for Individuals with Autism.”
Then, to discuss how your occupational therapy skills can help bridge this service gap, we’ll invite Debora Davidson, PhD, OTR/L to discuss the research and her own experience providing transitional services in her private practice.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**.
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You can find more details on this course here:
https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/service-cliff-and-autism
Here's the primary research we are discussing:
Turcotte P, Mathew M, Shea LL, Brusilovskiy E, Nonnemacher SL. Service Needs Across the Lifespan…
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Jun 25, 2021
#13: Beyond Occupational Injustice with Antonia Suszek (CE Course)
Any occupational therapy practitioner knows that we often face tough questions surrounding ethics and justice.
We work in imperfect systems, and each day we see how societal systems favor some, while placing others at a disadvantage.
So, how do we process all of this? And, how do we see ourselves as contributing to the greater good?
One framework that has been taught in many OT schools involves “occupational injustice.” But, the article we will review is a critique of this familiar framework. And, instead, it will introduce you to the concept of capabilities theory.
To discuss how these big-picture questions impact how you show up as an OT—including how your work can help address unjust systems—we’ll be talking to Antonia Suszek.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**.
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You can find more details on this course here:
https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/occupational-injustice
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Jun 13, 2021
#12: Relationship-based OT Care with Rafi Salazar (CE Course)
You probably spent a lot of time learning about “therapeutic use of self” during OT school. As it turns out, this phrase is just one of many frameworks that describe the relationship between therapists and patients. Over the past decade, many other relationship models have been developed and studied. This course will orient you to various concepts for understanding your relationship with patients, as well as how the different therapeutic relationships may ultimately influence outcomes.
After diving into a journal article reviewing the literature on relationship-based care, we’ll invite Rafi Salazar to join us in discussing the practical clinical implications of the findings.
Rafi has boots-on-the-ground experience with building strong therapist-patient relationships, as well as a 1000-foot perspective on how you can systematize strong relationships in your practice.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**.
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May 7, 2021
#11: Rheumatoid Arthritis and OT with Cheryl Crow (CE Course)
Over the past few decades, our understanding of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has evolved quite a bit. And, that means the prognosis of RA patients has improved in turn. Many of the “classic” deformities associated with RA are becoming less common. And, as we learn more and more about RA and its impacts on patients, your OT care should evolve accordingly.
In this 1-hour podcast course, we’ll begin by discussing a research review that covers the diagnosis and treatment of RA. Then, we’ll bring on our expert guest, Cheryl Crow, MOT, OTR/L. Cheryl Crow is an occupational therapist who has lived with rheumatoid arthritis for eighteen years.
In this episode, we’ll dive into RA therapy considerations that go beyond addressing joint pain. We’ll discuss approaching your therapy from a self-management lens, so you can empower those with RA to take more control over their daily lives and health.
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Apr 18, 2021
#10: Understanding Sensory Function in Autism with Bryden Giving (CE Course)
In neuroscience, there is a rapidly growing and evolving understanding of sensory function that is important for all occupational therapists to be tracking—and particularly those who work with autistic clients.
In this one hour continuing education course, we’ll dive into a research review, where the authors take three main assumptions that both neuroscientists and occupational therapists make regarding sensory function—and they discuss where the research stands with each one.
You’ll leave this article feeling humbled by how much we still have to learn about sensory function and autism. Yet, also in awe of the advances we have made over the past few decades—one can only imagine what we will learn in future years!
After we look at some specific research on this topic, we’ll be bringing in our expert guest, Bryden Giving, MAOT, OTR/L. Bryden will help us connect this complex topic to your works on the frontlines.
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Mar 29, 2021
#9: Self-Advocacy in OT (Being Self-Assured in Uncertain Times) with Amy Lamb (CE Course)
In many ways, the past year has changed how we practice occupational therapy. OTs and OTAs have worked in a variety of settings as we’ve seen new and different needs arise. We have been called to learn new safety protocols, new technologies, and new ways of approaching care.
At the same time, OT professionals have burned out at higher rates than ever, as facilities struggle with the downturn of resources and a shift in client needs.
This hour-long episode will review opportunities for occupational therapy professionals to rise to the occasion in their workplaces, communities, schools, and professional organizations through a lens of self-advocacy.
We’re honored to be having this discussion with Amy Lamb, OTD, OT/L, FAOTA. Amy is the immediate past-president of the American Occupational Therapy Association. In our discussion, she will share specific takeaways from self-advocacy literature, as well as best-practice examples of OT self-advocacy. This episode aims to inspire OTs to…
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Feb 28, 2021
#8: Supporting Informal Caregivers of People with Dementia with Brandy Archie (CE Course)
This podcast episode discusses the important topic of how to support those who care for people with dementia. Dementia tends to inform many conversations around caregiving, largely because it is such a pressing public health concern.
Yet, this is a conversation that goes beyond a single diagnosis. After all, many of our occupational therapy clients receive some type of caregiving, whether formal or informal. And, the reality is that caregivers’ health (or lack thereof) is likely to impact our clients’ health.
I believe all occupational therapists—regardless of practice setting or patient population—will benefit from understanding the takeaways from this research.
After we look at some specific research on this topic, we’ll be bringing in our expert guest, Brandy Archie, OTD, the founder of AccessAble Living, to talk about the practical implications of supporting caregivers in your OT practice.
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Jan 31, 2021
#7: POTS & COVID-19 Long Haulers with Emily Rich (CE Course)
The struggles of COVID-19 long haulers have caught the attention of the medical community. In many cases, symptoms seem to correlate with a little-known condition called postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). But, even before the pandemic called attention to POTS, research and advancements in treatment were taking place in the background. Unfortunately, while the research is out there, POTS is not always understood by health providers, and proper diagnosis can take years.
Occupational therapy has a potentially significant role to play in the lives of both POTS patients and COVID-19 long haulers.
In this month’s hour-long podcast episode, we are luckily enough to talk to POTS researcher and practicing clinician, Emily Rich. We discuss what we do and don’t know about POTS, as well as the strategies you can use to help these patients get the most out of life.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**.
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Jan 3, 2021
#6: OT Education During a Pandemic with Melissa Kimmerling (CE Course)
Whether we’re students, educators, or clinicians working on the frontlines of care, we all have a stake in the world of occupational therapy (OT) education.
The changes in clinical education this year are so large that even those working in academia have struggled to keep up.
This 1-hour CE course will ask you to reflect on trends in higher education prior to 2020, and assess how COVID-19 has impacted higher education. It will also lead you to consider how OT education may forever be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Our goal is to encourage educators and program directors to continue thinking outside the box, find ways to increase program flexibility, harness long-term use of technology, and creatively support occupational therapy students.
The course will reference current research on trends in higher education both pre- and post-COVID-19 pandemic with OT Program Director, Melissa Kimmerling, EdD, MOT, OTR/L. We look at what we’ve learned during the pandemic, what will stay a…
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Dec 13, 2020
#5: Supporting Adults on the Spectrum with Meg Proctor (CE Course)
The number of adults diagnosed with autism is rising. Yet, we currently have very few evidence-based interventions to offer this population.
We seem to be falling short of truly supporting autistic adults. We need to do better, not just by addressing their challenges, but also by bolstering their unique strengths.
This 1-hour episode is going to push you to think big-picture about the unmet needs of autistic adults—and, hopefully, it will help you address both the challenges and strengths that can be part of being neurodivergent in a world that is built for neurotypicals. Our goal is to support you as an OT, so you can help autistic adults live a life they love.
The course will begin with a breakdown of some current research exploring the priorities of autistic adults. Then, Meg Proctor, an occupational therapist with expertise in working with patients on the spectrum, will join us to discuss practical takeaways.
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Nov 28, 2020
#4: COVID-19 and OT with Torrie Niewohner (CE Course)
So much about the COVID-19 era feels unpredictable and beyond our control.
But, the research analysis covered in this course will open your eyes to some ways where we can be extremely helpful. Not only can you use your occupational therapy skills to help patients in acute care, but you can even help those who are home with mild symptoms.
I know we say this at OT Potential a lot, but your skill set is desperately needed.
The course will begin with a breakdown of some current research on COVID. Then, Torrie Niewoner, an occupational therapist who treats patients with COVID-19 in the inpatient setting, will join us to discuss practical takeaways.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**.
*You can find more details on this course here:
https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/covid-ot-ceu
Here's the primary research we are discussing:
Wang, Tina J. MD; Chau, Brian MD; Lui, Mickey DO; Lam, Giang-Tuyet MD; Lin, Nancy MD; Humb…
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Oct 25, 2020
#3: Postconcussion Syndrome and OT with Devon Cochrane (CE Course)
In this 1-hour course, occupational therapy practitioners will gain an introductory understanding of a hot topic (and controversial diagnosis): postconcussion syndrome.
On one hand, postconcussion syndrome has a well-described pattern of symptoms. But, on the other hand, we don’t know what causes it. Plus, because the symptoms are subjective, postconcussion syndrome has been very difficult to quantify and study.
Whether you work with kids or adults, at some point you’ll probably work with patients who’ve suffered concussions. This course will help you feel informed and confident when working with these patients.
The course will begin with a breakdown of some current research on postconcussion syndrome. Next, Devon Cochrane, an occupational therapist and concussion expert, will join us to discuss practical takeaways.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**.
*You can find more details on this course here:
https://otpote…
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Sep 27, 2020
#2: OT, eHealth, and Participatory Medicine with Lauren Sheehan (CE Course)
In this 1-hour course, occupational therapy practitioners will learn about the concepts of eHealth and participatory medicine—and, how they are shaping the future of our profession.
Both eHealth and participatory medicine will give you a new lens to understand some of the seismic shifts that are happening in health care right now. And, the good news is that even amidst rapid change, the basic tenet of both concepts, of helping the patient to be more active in their care, has long been a tenant of OT and will leave you feeling affirmed of the value of the work we do.
The course will begin with a breakdown of the research, and then Lauren Sheehan, OTD, OTR/L, an occupational therapist and rehab technology expert, will join us to discuss practical takeaways.
We’re excited to explore this topic with you!
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**.
*You can find more details on this course here:
https://otpotential.com/ceu-podc…
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Aug 28, 2020
#1: Self-Management for Stroke with Lauren Sheehan (CE Course)
In this 1-hour course, occupational therapy practitioners will learn about promising research regarding stroke rehab—specifically, interventions that are geared toward self-management.
The good news is that much of the research backs what we are already doing. The authors build upon our existing foundations of OT, providing practical ideas for tweaking your care to leverage the principles of self-management.
The course will begin with a breakdown of the research, and then Lauren Sheehan, OTD, OTR/L, an occupational therapist and stroke-care expert, will join us to discuss practical takeaways.
*In order to earn credit for this course, you must take the test within the **OT Potential Club**. *
You can find more details on this course here:
https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/self-management-for-stroke
Here's the primary research we are discussing:
Parke, H. L., Epiphaniou, E., Pearce, G., Taylor, S. J., Sheikh, A., Griffiths, C. J., . . . Pinnock, H. (2015). Self-Manageme…
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May 24, 2020
OT Reduces Hospital Readmissions! (And, in a Cost-Effective Way!)
My first thought after I read this article was that I need to share it with our hospital’s CEO. This is exactly the kind of article that I want our administrators and leaders to be reading.
My second thought was that every OT needs a copy of this article to display on their desk like an inspirational poster :-)
It’s that huge.
This is the largest (and most important, in my opinion) study we’ve examined so far in the Club. The authors analyzed data from 1,194,251 Medicare patients, and they found that OT was the only category of spending where higher investment led to lower readmission rates across three different diagnoses: heart failure, pneumonia, and acute myocardial infarction.
To join the conversation on this article, sign-in or sign-up for the OT Potential Club at otpotential.com!
Rogers, A. T., Bai, G., Lavin, R. A., & Anderson, G. F. (2016). Higher Hospital Spending on Occupational Therapy Is Associated With Lower Readmission Rates. Medical Care Research and Review,…
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Apr 19, 2020
OT and Shifting Values
We OTs are navigating an ever-changing maze of legislation, reimbursement, and care-delivery models.
But, this week’s article calls us to focus on our profession’s most important relationship of all: our relationship with our clients.
Get ready to really ponder the nature of our partnerships with clients...and to consider these relationships in terms like *trust and vulnerability*.
The researchers held focus groups that examined how patient/provider relationships are changing due to both parties' reliance on the internet for answers. The results are fascinating.
To discuss this topic, please join the OT Potential Club!
Townsend, A., Leese, J., Adam, P., Mcdonald, M., Li, L. C., Kerr, S., & Backman, C. L. (2015). eHealth, Participatory Medicine, and Ethical Care: A Focus Group Study of Patients’ and Health Care Providers’ Use of Health-Related Internet Information. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 17(6). doi: 10.2196/jmir.3792
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Apr 12, 2020
OT, Sensory Differences, and Psychosis
During this time of COVID-19, we OTs are doing what we do best: being adaptable. In this case, a global pandemic has us reimagining what our therapy can look like.
It is our hope that the OT Potential Club can help you do that in a proactive way.
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been looking at research that highlights new opportunities to reach our patients and improve outcomes.
This week’s article fits well in that theme.
It calls us back to a basic principle: part of our role is to intervene early in the disease process, ideally helping to prevent some of the most worrisome disease symptoms.
This week, we are looking at an article about psychosis which, frankly, is one of the most challenging symptoms that can present with many mental illnesses.
But, there’s good news:
Research indicates that it’s possible to identify those at high risk for psychosis—and even reduce the number of people who experience a full-blown episode.
And, in this brand-new study, you’ll see ho…
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Apr 5, 2020
In-Clinic Versus Telehealth OT for Adults After Stroke
Therapists across the globe are advocating that telehealth delivery be covered by our licenses (and reimbursed by insurers). Now, more than ever, I think it’s important to examine the research that backs up these efforts.
The reality is that even before COVID-19, telehealth was showing significant promise to help reach more clients, and even improve outcomes.
This week’s article is a randomized control trial (RCT) from one of the world’s most influential journals: The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). And, the results indicate that telehealth delivered to stroke patients to address UE motor deficits appeared to be just as effective as similar care care that was delivered in a clinic.
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*Cramer, S. C., Dodakian, L., Le, V., See, J., Augsburger, R., Mckenzie, A., … Janis, S. (2019). Efficacy of Home-Based Telerehabilitation vs In-Clinic Therapy for Adults After Stroke. JAMA Neurolog…
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Mar 29, 2020
OT and Coaching via Telehealth
One of the general trends we’ve been following on the podcast is the potential of using coaching strategies in occupational therapy.
And, as therapists around the globe are dialing into teletherapy, this research trend merits some consideration. After all, it may be an effective strategy to consider as many of us are seeking to restructure how we offer our occupational therapy services.
This week’s article on occupation-based coaching via telehealth really paints a picture of how coaching techniques may be an effective tool for OT professionals as our profession navigates this new frontier.
You can join the conversation about this research in The OT Potential Club!
Little, L. M., Pope, E., Wallisch, A., & Dunn, W. (2018). Occupation-Based Coaching by Means of Telehealth for Families of Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 72(2). doi: 10.5014/ajot.2018.024786
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Mar 22, 2020
OT and Telehealth Research
The world has changed drastically in a week’s time—and we are being asked to change with it.
I know this has meant long, exhausting days. And, that we have been left scrambling trying to figure out what a “new normal” will look like in the weeks ahead.
For many of you, telehealth will be part of this new normal. This is why I wanted to spend this week discussing AOTA’s Position Paper on Telehealth with you.
No matter how quickly the world changes, I believe that, together, we can stay grounded in our mission: to provide the best possible care to our patients.
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Cason, Jana, DHS,O.T.R./L.F., A.O.T.A., Hartmann, Kim, PhD,O.T.R./L., F.A.O.T.A., Jacobs, Karen, EdD, CPE,O.T.R./L., F.A.O.T.A., & Richmond, Tammy, MS,O.T.R./L., F.A.O.T.A. (2018). Telehealth in occupational therapy. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 72, 1-18.
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Mar 15, 2020
OT and the Coronavirus
Across the globe, our priority has shifted to quelling the spread of the novel coronavirus, which causes the illness dubbed COVID-19.
The community in the OT Potential Club was created so OT professionals could collaborate on tough issues. This is exactly the time to share what is working in our healthcare settings—and what isn't.
This week, we will be looking at care delivery guidelines released by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
There is much to discuss this week, and I hope you will weigh in with your perspective as we all strive to keep our patients healthy and safe.
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Mar 8, 2020
OT and Transgender Health
In this podcast, we discuss an article on transgender health that makes a very specific recommendation for the role occupational therapy professionals can play in providing care to the transgender community
We'll also discuss some general recommendations and considerations to keep in mind next time you find a transgender client on your caseload.
Finally, we'll wrap up by talking about some trends that have repeatedly appeared in the research we've covered...and I am excited to discuss these with you!
To join the discussion, sign in to the OT Potential Club!
Wylie, K., Knudson, G., Khan, S. I., Bonierbale, M., Watanyusakul, S., & Baral, S. (2016). Serving transgender people: clinical care considerations and service delivery models in transgender health. The Lancet , 388 (10042), 401–411. doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(16)00682-6
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Mar 1, 2020
OT and Functional Electrical Stimulation
Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is one of those topics that we need to be keeping up with as OT practitioners, in part because there are some very compelling stories about its use that our patients may be encountering.
This week's article gives us a helpful update on what we know (and don't know) about FES, and its use in a comprehensive stroke program.
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Howlett, O. A., Lannin, N. A., Ada, L., & McKinstry, C. (2015). Functional electrical stimulation improves activity after stroke: A systematic review with meta-analysis. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 96(5), 934-943. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2015.01.013
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Feb 23, 2020
The Evidence Behind Sensory Interventions
This week, the podcast tackles a topic that can be confusing: sensory processing interventions for kids with autism.
We look at a systematic review that tries to categorize different types of these interventions, then examine the evidence around each category.
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Case-Smith, J., Weaver, L. L., & Fristad, M. A. (2014). A systematic review of sensory processing interventions for children with autism spectrum disorders. Autism, 19(2), 133–148. doi: 10.1177/1362361313517762
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Feb 16, 2020
OT and the Perfect Storm of Pain Management
I’m sure most of us have experienced aspects of healthcare delivery that seem, shall we say, less than ideal.
Maybe you’ve found yourself wondering just how, on earth, we managed to get where we are.
*How can our sophisticated healthcare systems, sometimes lead to such poor care? *
This week’s article is truly unique because it is a narrative review telling the story of one such healthcare failure: the opioid crisis.
Even if you feel your work doesn't directly relate to the opioid crisis, I hope you consider spending some time with this article. It helps us understand the current state of healthcare, and perhaps you will find some ideas for how we can move forward.
Tompkins, D. A., Hobelmann, J. G., & Compton, P. (2017). Providing chronic pain management in the “Fifth Vital Sign” Era: Historical and treatment perspectives on a modern-day medical dilemma. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 173. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2016.12.002
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Feb 9, 2020
Strengths-based OT for Ataxia Telangiectasia
I was reaching the end of this week’s article when my eyes suddenly flooded with tears.
That’s because I encountered something we had not yet seen in the OT Potential Podcast: strengths-based recommendations. And I don't mean strength training. I mean focusing on our patients' strengths (rather than their impairments) and leveraging them so patients get the absolute most out of their care.
This concept is especially important when you consider the patient population we examine this week: those with ataxia telangiectasia (A-T).
We could easily focus on the disabilities of patients with this rare disease. However, the authors of this week's article did a fantastic job of looking at the innate strengths of patients with A-T, and how we might consider them when creating care plans. I will be eager to hear from anyone who has worked with this population and/or has experience with strengths-based approaches.
Rothblum-Oviatt, C., Wright, J., Lefton-Greif, M.A. et al. Ataxia telangiect…
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Feb 2, 2020
OT and MELAS Syndrome
MELAS Syndrome is a rare and complex condition—but it is also statistically likely that someone in your community is living with it.
This week's article provides a helpful overview of what we know (and don't know) about this syndrome, as well as considerations for our OT care.
El-Hattab, A. W., Adesina, A. M., Jones, J., & Scaglia, F. (2015). MELAS syndrome: Clinical manifestations, pathogenesis, and treatment options. Molecular Genetics and Metabolism, 116(1-2), 4–12. doi: 10.1016/j.ymgme.2015.06.004
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Jan 26, 2020
OT, Pain, and The Biopsychosocial Model
I'm sure we all have people in our lives (or, at least on our caseloads) who suffer from chronic pain.
This week's article explores chronic low back pain (LBP) and the biopsychosocial approach. You might feel a bit of deja vu, as we're finding again that a multi-faceted approach seems to work best to get results in healthcare—and, in my opinion, a multidisciplinary approach for LBP should likely include occupational therapy.
To discuss this research further, please sign up for The OT Potential Club.
Kamper, S. J., Apeldoorn, A. T., Chiarotto, A., Smeets, R. J. E. M., Ostelo, R. W. J. G., Guzman, J., & Tulder, M. W. V. (2015). Multidisciplinary biopsychosocial rehabilitation for chronic low back pain: Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis. Bmj , 350 (feb18 5). doi: 10.1136/bmj.h444
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Jan 19, 2020
OT and Neurological Soft Signs
Soft neurological signs are a hot topic in the OT community right now. And I can see why: soft signs give us a window into all the happening at a biological level in many common conditions. And, they may be impacting more patients your caseload than you may realize.
This week's article on a specific soft neurological sign in ADHD gives you a window into where the research is at with soft neurological signs—as well as their potential future clinical applications.
To discuss this article with fellow OT practitioners please consider joining the OT Potential Club.
Kaneko, M., Yamashita, Y., & Iramina, K. (2016). Quantitative evaluation system of soft neurological signs for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Sensors, 16(1), 116.
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Jan 11, 2020
OT and Dementia
Dementia is poised to present the most profound global health challenge of the 21st century. The incidence of dementia is skyrocketing, and I believe OTs have a vital role to play in caring for these patients.
This week's article is an extremely comprehensive summary of dementia care—and it covers all sorts of evidence about prevention, screening, and intervention.
This article is an important read for anyone who works with adults and/or has a loved one impacted by this disease.
To discuss this article please join us at the OT Potential Club.
Livingston, G., Sommerlad, A., Orgeta, V., Costafreda, S. G., Huntley, J., Ames, D., . . . Mukadam, N. (2017). Dementia prevention, intervention, and care. Lancet (London, England), 390(10113), 2673-2734.
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Dec 8, 2019
Translating Evidence into your OT Practice
Have you ever stopped and asked yourself that million-dollar question: How do we incorporate all this cool new research into our OT practice?
This week's discussion is all about knowledge translation, and it will present a somewhat sad reality: we're not exactly sure of the best ways to translate knowledge into practice.
But, there are some great gems in here about active versus passive learning. This is a very important topic to explore if we want to keep our profession evidence-based and relevant.
To discuss this article please join us at the OT Potential Club.
Jones, C. A., Roop, S. C., Pohar, S. L., Albrecht, L., & Scott, S. D. (2014). Translating Knowledge in Rehabilitation: Systematic Review. Physical Therapy, 95(4), 663–677. doi: 10.2522/ptj.20130512
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Dec 1, 2019
OT vs. No Therapy— which is better?
Anytime we compare the outcomes of patients receiving OT vs. no therapy, we have a vested interest—we clearly want to see that the OT group has better outcomes.
But, the harsh reality is that this is not always the case.
When we run into examples where OT doesn't seem to be effective, we all need to all step into a growth mindset and confront this failure head-on.
There is a lot to learn from this article, which looks at OT vs no therapy for mild to moderate Parkinson's Disease, and I think it might be one of the most important articles for us to take in this year.
To discuss this article please join us at the OT Potential Club.
Also, as mentioned in the podcast, here is our blog post with the ongoing best price on MedBridge.
Clarke, C., Walker, M., Sackley, C., Patel, S., Ives, N., Dowling, F. and Woolley, R. (2016). Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy and Mild to Moderate Parkinson Disease.. JAMA Neurology, 73(7), p.894.Support the show
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Nov 23, 2019
OT, Exergaming, and MS
We have already seen our fair share of technology-related research on the podcast, but this week's article introduces a type of tech that we have not yet discussed: exergaming.
This particular article looks at exergaming for patients with MS, but it also brought up larger questions about the role of OT in exercise and habit formation—and, ultimately, in identity transformation.
To discuss this article please join us at the OT Potential Club.
Also, here is the blog post mentioned in the article: OT vs PA: Which to be?
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Plow, M., & Finlayson, M. (2013). A Qualitative Study Exploring the Usability of Nintendo Wii Fit among Persons with Multiple Sclerosis. Occupational Therapy International, 21(1), 21–32. doi: 10.1002/oti.1345Support the show
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Nov 16, 2019
OT and the CO-OP Approach
I believe that the future of occupational therapy will involve more intentional incorporation of learning strategies into our treatment sessions.
That's why I think it is very important that we all pay attention to the evidence that is piling up behind the CO-OP Approach, which is a systematized learning strategy.
I'm personally new to this specific approach, so I'm really excited for you all to weigh in on what you think of it.
To discuss this article please join us at the OT Potential Club.
Scammell, E. M., Bates, S. V., Houldin, A., & Polatajko, H. J. (2016). The Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP): A scoping review. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 83(4), 216–225. doi: 10.1177/0008417416651277
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Nov 9, 2019
Extending OT's Scope of Practice
Here in the United States, OTs are facing some pretty disheartening reimbursement changes.
But, this week's article seems to lay the groundwork for arguing that instead of restricting OT, we should be seeking to expand the role of occupational therapy practitioners.
I found a lot of hope in this article, and I'll be very curious to hear what you think!
To discuss this article please join us at the OT Potential Club.
Saxon, R., Gray, M., & Oprescu, F. (2014). Extended roles for allied health professionals: an updated systematic review of the evidence. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 479. doi: 10.2147/jmdh.s66746
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Nov 2, 2019
OT and Referral of Older Adults with Cancer
Getting the right patients into therapy at the right time is the first step to great OT care.
But, the research we've explored around this topic has suggested that we have a lot of potential for improvement in this area.
This week's article looks at therapy referrals for older adults with cancer, and I hope it will serve as a conversation starter in the Club. We absolutely must look into the broader challenge of connecting with patients who could potentially benefit from our services.
To discuss this article please join us at the OT Potential Club.
You can read the article here: The prevalence of potentially modifiable functional deficits and the subsequent use of occupational and physical therapy by older adults with cancer.
Pergolotti, M., Deal, A. M., Lavery, J., Reeve, B. B., & Muss, H. B. (2015). The prevalence of potentially modifiable functional deficits and the subsequent use of occupational and physical therapy by older adults with cancer. Journal of Geriatric Oncology, 6…
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Oct 27, 2019
OT, Cognition, and Parkinson's
This week, we are looking at promising research behind a cognitive rehabilitation program for Parkinson's.
And, I'll just skip to the good news—the gains in cognitive rehab actually translated to increased functional abilities, which says to me that this is important research for us all to consider.
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You can read the article here: Improving functional disability and cognition in Parkinson’s disease randomized controlled trial.
*Pena, J., Ibarretxe-Bilbao, N., Garcia-Gorostiaga, I., Gomez-Beldarrain, M. A., Diez-Cirarda, M., & Ojeda, N. (2014). Improving functional disability and cognition in Parkinson disease: Randomized controlled trial. **Neurology**, **83**(23), 2167–2174. doi: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000001043
*Also, Happy World OT Day to my fellow occupational therapy practitioners. On the blog this week, we updated our Guide to Occupational Therapy for you to share with your communities.
(Another great way to…
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Oct 20, 2019
Early Mobilization in the ICU
This article subverted my expectations, to say the least. The researchers looked at the effects of early mobilization in the ICU, and their findings might surprise you, too.
At the same time, reading this article left me feeling more confident than ever about occupational therapy's unique role in helping ICU patients regain function. (Not to mention, our overall focus on function in all settings!)
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*Effect of early rehabilitation during intensive care unit stay on functional status: Systematic review and meta-analysis**
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Oct 13, 2019
OT and Food Selectivity
This week on the OT Potential Podcast, we are looking at an article that explores the feasibility of a protocol designed to address food selectivity in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
The intervention being studied incorporates a parent-coaching approach to addressing food selectivity. We've seen parent-coaching employed in a previous article, and this is definitely a trend you will want to follow.
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Oct 5, 2019
OT and Ataxia
Hereditary ataxia is a rare condition, and you probably don't see it on a regular basis. This week's podcast discusses guidelines on the management of chronic ataxias, and you might be tempted to gloss over the info if it doesn't directly relate to your caseload.
But, there are some important takeaways from the discussion—including a reminder that, in the absence of a cure, your clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills are some of the best interventions available to these patients.
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Sep 28, 2019
Cerebral Palsy and High Repetition UE Rehab
The article we look at this week is a great introduction to and robot-assisted therapy and massed practice—and, even though this is our first time looking at cerebral palsy, you will find that this article builds on previous discussions we’ve had on motor learning.
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Sep 22, 2019
Conventional OT versus high tech approaches
An ongoing topic we've seen in research is whether high-tech interventions outperforms conventional OT care. And, this latest episode certainly contributes to this conversation, as we talk about virtual reality in acute stroke.
While we absolutely need to keep technology developments on our radar, I hope you find renewed confidence that your clinical reasoning may be what our patients need most.
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Sep 14, 2019
OT and High-Repetition, Task-Specific Training
Even if you don't work with stroke patients, I highly suggest you take time to read about the conversation going on around high-repetition, task-specific OT interventions for stroke.
A lot of research is being done around this topic and I think it is going to end up having ripple effects for therapists in many practices areas.
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Sep 8, 2019
OT and Belonging
Have you ever felt like our understanding of occupation doesn't fully capture what matters to people and motivates them?
If so, you are not alone.
In this week's article, we find an argument that our current models of occupation are missing one of the prime human motivators of activity: *belonging*.
This is our first OT-specific article and our first theory-specific article, and I can't wait to hear your thoughts on it!
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Aug 31, 2019
OT and Cortical Changes from Therapy
I'm going to call it official. Research about biomarkers to assess the efficacy of occupational therapy is a trend in the OT Potential Podcast.
This week on the Podcast we are discussing our second article about biomarkers for balance recovery after stroke.
Even if you don't work with stroke patients, this is a topic that we all should be paying attention to, because my prediction is it is going to be impacting your practice in the next decade.
We also briefly talk about some updates to the OT Potential Club.
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Aug 25, 2019
OT and The PLAY Project
This week in the OT Potential Club, we look at a randomized control trial of the PLAY Project, which is an early-intervention program that treats young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
While this sounds very specific, I think it's applicable to all OTs, since some broad themes and questions arise from the research. One of the biggest questions, which applies to all patients, involves both time and money:
How in the world can we get patients enough treatment time to actually see meaningful outcomes—and how can we do this in a cost-effective way?
We also briefly talk about our new blog post, How to Become an OT, as well as some updates to the OT Potential Club.
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Aug 18, 2019
OT and Parkinson's Disease Research Priorities
This week’s podcast, looks at 10 priorities that have been set for future Parkinson’s Disease (PD) research.
Whether or not you work with PD patients, I encourage to check the article out, because we discuss some interesting points on how research agendas are set.
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Aug 11, 2019
Why Timing Matters for OT
There is a growing body of research studying how timing impacts the quality of medical interventions.
This week's article examines how the time of day (and day of the week) that a patient is admitted to the hospital can impact the quality of care (including OT care) that he or she will receive.
You'll be intrigued by the findings, and I am sure you will walk away eager to learn more about your facility's staffing processes!
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Aug 1, 2019
OT and Osteogenesis Imperfecta
When patients with rare conditions come through our doors, it can be a little nerve-racking. We want to feel confident that we are giving them the OT interventions possible—and that means having a foundational knowledge and understanding of their diagnoses.
That's why I'm thankful to have spent time reviewing this week's article on osteogenesis imperfecta (OI).
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Jul 28, 2019
OT and CRPS
This week on the OT Potential Podcast, we are looking at a very timely and important issue: OT's role in pain management, specifically with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.
As the article itself states, OT's role is ESSENTIAL in providing treatment and functional recovery for these patients.
I hope this review makes you feel confident in the care you can provide to CRPS patients.
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Jul 21, 2019
OT and Cost Analysis
This week's article is technically about analyzing the cost of different lumbar fusion techniques.
But, in actuality, it is about so much more than that.
At the end of the day, this article illuminates the problems of the fee-per-service and of the lack of transparency regarding healthcare costs. And, these are issues that we are facing in almost all OT settings.
Here's the article: * **A perioperative cost analysis comparing single-level minimally invasive and open transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion**
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Jul 14, 2019
OT and Biomarkers
Is my OT care helping my patients?
That is one of the primary questions we all want answers to in our work. And, biomarkers represent a new frontier in helping us answer this question.
In this week's OT Potential Potential article review, we will look at how biomarkers can be used in stroke rehab and take a high-level look at this medical trend that we should all be following.
Here's the article we'll review: *Connectivity measures are robust biomarkers of cortical function and plasticity after stroke**.
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Jul 7, 2019
The Pillars of Parkinson's Rehab
If your caseload contains patients with Parkinson's Disease, you'll definitely want to listen in to this episode, which summarizes the article "Rehabilitation for Parkinson's disease: Current outlook and future challenges."
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Jun 30, 2019
Virtual Reality, Stroke, and OT
In this episode of the OT Potential Podcast, we review the article * *A task-specific interactive game-based virtual reality rehabilitation system for patients with stroke: A usability test and two clinical experiments.
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Jun 22, 2019
OT and Autism Screening
In this episode of the OT Potential Podcast, we look at the article Screening for autism spectrum disorder in young children: US preventive services task force recommendation statement.
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Jun 16, 2019
OT and Early Arthritis
In the 13th episode of the OT Potential Podcast, we look at the 2016 update of the EULAR recommendations for the management of early arthritis. *
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Jun 9, 2019
Pain, Virtual Reality and OT
In the 12th episode of the OT Potential Podcast, we review the article Feasibility of articulated arm mounted oculus rift virtual reality goggles for adjunctive pain control during OT in pediatric burn patients. This is a great listen for any occupational therapy practitioners who are interested in pain management and/or rehab technology.
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Jun 2, 2019
OT and Congenital CMV
The 11th episode of the OT Potential Podcast features a review of the article,* *Universal newborn screening for congenital CMV infection: What is the evidence of potential benefit? This is an important topic not only for NICU and pediatric OTs, but CMV infection is important for all practicing occupational therapy practitioners to have on their radar.
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May 26, 2019
The evidence behind the ALERT Program®
In the 10th Episode of the OT Potential Podcast, I teamed up with pediatric therapist, Katie Caspero, MS, OTR/L to discuss the journal article, A critical review of research on the ALERT Program®.
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May 18, 2019
OT and Stroke: Best Practices for UE Rehab
In the 9th episode of the OT Potential Podcast, we review the article Rehabilitation of motor function after stroke: A multiple systematic review focused on techniques to stimulate upper extremity recovery. The article gives direction on which interventions have the most robust research backing them up, and which interventions work best at various stages of stroke.
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May 12, 2019
OT and Cognitive Therapy in the ICU
Our 8th episode of the OT Potential Podcast is perfect for anyone who is interested in OT in the ICU and cognitive therapy. In this episode we review the journal article "Feasibility and safety of early combined cognitive and physical therapy for critically ill medical and surgical patients: The Activity and Cognitive Therapy in ICU (ACT-ICU) trial" and talk about its implications for practice and the opportunities it presents.
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May 5, 2019
OT, Geriatric Oncology, and Phoenix history
It this episode, I discuss the article "Geriatric assessment-guided care processes for older adults: A Delphi consensus of geriatric oncology experts" and the algorithm it puts forth fo oncologists to provide a geriatric assessment of their older cancer patients. I also share a little bit of OT history I've been investigating relating the Phoenix and the motto "beauty for ashes."
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Apr 28, 2019
OT, Autism, and Sensory Integration
In episode 6, we review our first pediatric OT article, "An intervention for sensory difficulties in children with autism: A randomized trial." This is a great article for any OT practitioners that work with children with autism and sensory difficulties.
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Apr 21, 2019
OT Guidelines for Parkinson's
In episode #5 of the OT Potential Podcast we give an overview Efficacy of occupational therapy for patients with Parkinson's disease: A randomised controlled trial. We discuss the associated treatment guidelines for OT and Parkinson's.
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Apr 14, 2019
OT and an Interdisciplinary Approach to Breathlessness
In the fourth episode of the OT Potential Club, we discuss access to research along with a randomized control trial of an interdisciplinary approach to breathlessness. This is a great episode for OTs that work with clients during the advance stage of their diseases.
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Apr 7, 2019
Outpatient OT after Stroke
In episode three of the OT Potential Podcast, we review an article that looks at what kind and how much outpatient OT is most beneficial for stroke patients, who have UE impairment. The article reviewed article is Effect of a Task-Oriented Rehabilitation Program on Upper Extremity Recovery Following Motor Stroke: The ICARE Randomized Clinical Trial.
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Mar 29, 2019
OT, Stem Cells, and Stroke
In the 2nd episode of the OT Potential Podcast, I discuss how influential OT articles are chosen for review and the journal article Stem Cells as an Emerging Paradigm in Stroke 3: Enhancing the Development of Clinical Trials.
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Mar 22, 2019
OT after the ICU
In the first ever OT Potential Podcast, we review the journal article "Increased hospital-based physical rehabilitation and information provision after intensive care unit discharge: The RECOVER randomized clinical trial", which was published in JAMA in 2015.
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