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Self-Catheterization: OT Considerations
March 1, 2018
Most OTs work with patients and include demonstration of the actual ADL at some point. How do we justify this when we do not get to the actual activity or ADL with the patient? What goals would we hav... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Getting A Grip On Research
February 1, 2018
Why should we bother with evidence based practice? Also, what are the different levels of evidence? Read More
Professional Issues
Community Mobility for Pediatric Occupational Therapy Practitioners
January 1, 2018
1. When you said not to put a car seat near an airbag, does that include side airbags too?2. Do you recommend older children take off their coats if they are in booster or regular seatbelts? 3. Most b... Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Pediatrics
Dementia Management: Evidence-Based Interventions to Reduce Unwanted Behaviors
December 1, 2017
How do you put signage up to convey a message like do not enter or out of order, and still have visitors know that they can use the elevator?Does the state have any regulations regarding the use of si... Read More
Cognition and Executive Function
Theory of Occupational Adaptation: Making Connections between Theory, Practice and Research
November 1, 2017
It says the section of the OAPG that guides the client in actual generation of an occupational response, what does it mean by actual generation? When an adolescent persists hanging out "with the... Read More
Professional Issues
Like a River; An Introduction to the Kawa (River) Model
October 1, 2017
What year was the Kawa Model developed? Can you talk about the sampling and validation process for the model? Do I use art supplies to introduce this concept to clients or premade icons? Can the Kawa... Read More
Mental Health, Health and Wellness
Abilities Based Approaches to Assessment and Treatment of Persons with Dementia
September 1, 2017
1. What is your favorite teaching method that you use? 2. What have you found that works well in transitioning task steps to staff?3. As far as the spaced retrieval, have you used it in skilled nursin... Read More
Cognition and Executive Function Gerontology and Aging
Upper Extremity Custom Orthotics - Part 1
August 1, 2017
You said to pad them if they have infections as we cannot wear gloves. How do you adjust the splint later if needed? When it would be appropriate again to use 1/16 thickness material for an orthosis?H... Read More
Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics
Making Sense of Meltdowns: How to Identify and Intervene for Children with Sensory Based Disruptive Behaviors
July 1, 2017
What do you do when a student will not participate in sensory strategies because of oppositional defiant behaviors? What recommendations do you have specifically for homework times when kid is tired?... Read More
Re-spawn: Optimizing Therapeutic Potential Through the Healing Power of Video Games
June 1, 2017
Due to sensory over stimulation do you suggest any timeline on video gaming for someone one with concussive symptoms or headaches? Are they starting to use this type of technology more in skilled nurs... Read More
Mental Health, Health and Wellness Neurological and Physical Disabilities
The Way You Do The Things You Do: Occupational Therapy and Malpractice
May 1, 2017
What if there is something that I am not sure I should be doing? How can I know whether it is something that may cause malpractice or not? Read More
Professional Issues
The Role of OT with Performing Arts Medicine
April 1, 2017
Are patients reluctant to change their performing habits or bad habits? For traveling school therapists, what items would you suggest for their toolbox? Are orchestra companies willing to make necessa... Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Mental Health of Adolescents
March 20, 2017
How do you start a private practice in mental health OT? Read More
Mental Health, Health and Wellness
Falls in the Elderly with Fibromyalgia
March 13, 2017
Are the tests you mentioned (Test of Everyday Attention, the MASQ, and the FIQR) available online? Read More
Gerontology and Aging Pain Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Forging Researcher-Clinician Alliances to Advance Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Research
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March 6, 2017
How do I become engaged in interdisciplinary research? Read More
Professional Issues
A Clinician's Perspective: Occupational Therapy For Persons With Renal Disease
February 27, 2017
Do you have suggestions for starting a program or training staff in this treatment area? Also, do we need to do education on shunt care? Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Activities of Daily Living in Children and Adolescents with Spina Bifida: Developmental Considerations
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February 20, 2017
Have you done executive functioning tests to assess struggling adolescents? If so, are there trends with this group? Also, do you run any social groups? Read More
Pediatrics Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Evaluating a Client's Occupational Performance in Their Home
February 13, 2017
Which standardized tool is used to evaluate a client's occupational performance in their home? What other items would you put in a kit to do an evaluation? Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health
Evaluation of Home Accessibility: The First Step in Ensuring Proper Fit to Improve Function
February 6, 2017
Do you refer contractors for modification, or is it up to the client to find one? What if a person is in a mobile home? Also, what is your favorite low-cost modification? Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health
Yoga For Depression
January 30, 2017
Have you gone into skilled nursing facilities and done groups? Also, what about reimbursement? How do you bill for yoga? Read More
Mental Health, Health and Wellness