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Hallmark Feature of Cognitive Dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease
April 4, 2013
What is the hallmark feature of cognitive dysfunction in clients with Parkinson's Disease without dementia? Read More
Cognition and Executive Function Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Evaluation Versus Plan of Care
April 1, 2013
Can an initial evaluation serve as the plan of care in a LTC facility? Read More
Gerontology and Aging
Error-Free Motor Learning with Balance Training
March 27, 2013
Does the motor learning need to be "error-free" with balance training? Read More
Gerontology and Aging Acute Care, Community and Home Health Neurological and Physical Disabilities Vision
Overview of the Saeboflex
March 25, 2013
Can you provide a brief explanation of the Saeboflex? Read More
Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pain
Ways to Self-Regulate Stress
March 21, 2013
What are some ways to self-regulate stress? Read More
Mental Health, Health and Wellness
Use of Environmental Social Cues with Individuals with Alzheimer's
March 20, 2013
Can you review what environmental social cues are? Read More
Cognition and Executive Function Gerontology and Aging
Definition of the Behavioral Approach of Embedding
March 18, 2013
Can you give an overview of the technique of embedding? Read More
Amount of Movement Needed for Mirror Therapy
March 17, 2013
Is there a certain amount of active range of motion needed in an affected limb post stroke in order to begin mirror therapy? Read More
Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics
The Advantages of Therapy Groups in Treating TBI
March 13, 2013
What are the advantages of therapy groups when treating executive cognitive deficits in patients with TBI? Read More
Cognition and Executive Function
Dealing with Patients with Dementia Refusing Treatment
March 13, 2013
Sometimes we have to meet the minutes, yet a patient strongly refuses. How do I advocate to the supervisor to not treat? Read More
Cognition and Executive Function Gerontology and Aging Acute Care, Community and Home Health
The ABC Method Applied to Dementia and Challenging Behavior
March 8, 2013
How can we apply the "ABC Method" to challenging behavior exhibited in patients with dementia? Read More
Gerontology and Aging
Radial Nerve Compression Treatment Ideas
March 6, 2013
With all the different ideas out there for radial nerve compression, have you changed your ideas about treatment and what do you think is the best combo? Read More
Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Overview of Hand Transplants
March 1, 2013
What are some important areas to keep in mind with hand transplants? Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics
Assistive Technology in the Classroom for Children with Autism
February 27, 2013
Are teachers supportive of assistive technology in the classroom for children with autism? Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Pediatrics Early Intervention and School-Based
Assessment for Assistive Technology
February 25, 2013
What are the initial steps that you go through when you are assessing for assistive technology? Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications
Assistive Technology for Clients with Neurovisual Deficits
February 22, 2013
What are the things we need to know or "take home" messages about assistive technology and its use with clients with neurovisual deficits? Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Vision
Decreasing the Amount of Prompts or Reinforcement Over Time with Children with Autism
February 20, 2013
Over time, how do you decrease the amount of prompts or reinforcement given to children with autism? Read More
Pediatrics Early Intervention and School-Based
Difference Between a Benign and a Malignant Tumor
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February 13, 2013
What is the difference between a benign and malignant tumor? Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health
Protocol for Patients with COPD Prior to Therapy
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February 6, 2013
Are there any specific protocols that can be used for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) prior to therapy? Read More
Gerontology and Aging Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Overview of OT's Role in Cancer Rehab
January 31, 2013
What is the occupational therapist's role in cancer rehab? Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities