Mandy Chamberlain MOTR/L

Backward Chaining in Occupational Therapy: Transform ADLs Without Overwhelm | OTflourish.com

Exploring the concept of backward chaining in occupational therapy provides valuable insights into its effectiveness in enhancing patient outcomes. By comprehending the principles behind this approach, therapists can better tailor interventions to address individual needs. This technique empowers both patients and therapists to achieve meaningful progress throughout the rehabilitation process. As occupational therapy practitioners, we’re […]

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OT goal writing: the ultimate guide | OTflourish.com

We have all been there, trying to figure out what is the best and easiest way to make OT goal writing successful, but why is this sometimes so hard? UGH 😫 See, I was randomly looking through the Occupational Therapy Treatment Ideas & Information Facebook page the other day (it is a HUGE group with

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5 Home modifications that occupational therapy practitioners often overlook | OTflourish.com

Occupational therapy home modifications play a crucial role in enhancing safety and performance during daily activities at home. Occupational therapy practitioners are highly skilled in assessing the person-environment fit and making recommendations to support independence. We often take on many roles, such as teaching proper transfer techniques, helping organize kitchens for energy conservation, replacing door

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The TOP High Tech Home Modifications for the Generalist Occupational Therapist | OTflourish.com

I can honestly say I am a “jack of all trades” in the occupational therapy world. I am not an assistive technology guru or even have easy access to someone that is, since I live in a rural community. But I DO complete a lot of home assessments and make recommendations on home modifications for

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walking aid tips - how to use a walker, how to size a walker, how to find the right walker for your patients | OTflourish.com

So you’ve decided you (or a loved one) needs a walker – it’s a big step! Hopefully I can make the process easier by giving you some walker basics on how to use a walker. I am going to walk you through on how to adjust your walker, how to correctly use it, the differences

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Occupational therapy fieldwork tips with OT Miri | OTflourish.com

Occupational therapy fieldwork is one of the most exciting yet nerve-wracking parts of occupational therapy education. It’s the moment when all the theories, case studies, and interventions you’ve learned start to feel real. But let’s be honest—it can also feel overwhelming. No matter how much you’ve studied, nothing truly prepares you for that first day

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5 Tips You Need to Know When You Have Patient Refusals in Occupational Therapy | OTflourish.com

Patient refusal of care can be very frustrating in occupational therapy (OT)! What do we do? There are supervisors to appease, productivity to adhere to, patients to help and ethical dilemmas to resolve. So let’s dig into: why do patient refusals happen what to do about it and how to document it What is it

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