Occupational Therapy Screening Form and Instructions Because I get questions about how to do a “screen” all the time from OT practitioners and level II fieldwork students, I decided to share this information and quick micro video typically exclusive to OT Flourish Members. What is a screen? It is a “hands-off” look to identify a […]
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Productivity in occupational therapy is a hot topic! Shannon Bertsch OTR discusses what she learned from attending many courses on productivity and ethics at the AOTA Conference this year, as a way to gain knowledge, collect tips and optimize client centered care, all while maintaining professional responsibility. Let’s dig into productivity in skilled nursing facilities! Is
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What is Occupational Therapy’s role in Acute Care? Sarah Stromsdorfer MS, OTR from myOTspot.com talks about the best parts and the challenges of being a practitioner in this role. She also talks about acute care treatment ideas and assessments used. Resources from the Show: Focusing on Occupation in Occupational Therapy Podcast (#1 downloaded Seniors
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Why should and how can occupational therapy practitioners better collaborate with other disciplines – not just in the workplace. Guest Nichole Kain OTR/L, MA, CAPS shares why this is such an important aspect of the OT profession! From the Show: Seniors Flourish Podcast: Occupational Therapy Leadership: The Seniors Flourish Story – OT Miri interviews Mandy Chamberlain
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Learn how occupational therapy practitioners can help our patients with a stroke be resilient, stay positive and tackle depressive symptoms. Guest Alexandra Terrill PhD and her team of occupational therapy student researchers are learning ways to increase quality of life for those who have experienced a stroke and their care partners. Subscribe here on: iTunes or Stitcher Resources
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Our patients need to be challenged in exercise when it comes to occupational therapy for Parkinson’s Disease! In this episode, Chad Moir, OTS discusses how he is honoring his mother’s legacy by helping others live with PD – working with them with exercise and the Rock Steady program. Plus, how he integrates wellness groups and
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Addressing the challenges of occupational therapy and dementia is such a rewarding area of practice. But how can we truly use our skills to engage our patients, teach staff and care partners these skills and help our patient’s thrive? My guest Jenna Mele OTD, OTR/L, CCCM, RYT, gives some great tips, resources and practical ways
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Occupational Therapy Leadership and Entrepreneurship: How can we as OT practitioners can be leaders and how can we utilize our voices to effect meaningful change. Miri Lee OTD, OTR from OTMiri.com takes over the OT Flourish Occupational Therapy Podcast to interview me, Mandy Chamberlain MOTR/L, on my Occupational Therapy leadership journey and digs into how and
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Check out some great OT suggestions, treatment ideas and ways to screen your patients with low vision and help them succeed! Subscribe here on: iTunes or Stitcher Resources from the Show: Brain Injury Visual Assessment Battery for Adults (BIVABA)– Uses the hierarchy of vision to assess the most basic visual skills to the higher level cognitive visual skills.
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