AOTA's Occupational Therapy Channel

On Today's episode we discuss the Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Adults with traumatic brain injury and the work Dr. Steven Wheeler and Dr. Amanda Acord-Vira do conducting research related to TBI at West Virginia University. Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice and receive your contact hour for listening by completing this one-minute survey: https://forms.aota.org/forms/everyday_evidence_copy?PODCAST=Everyday Evidence: TBI Practice Guidelines Additional Resources: Previous guidelines available in AOTA store: https://myaota.aota.org/shop_aota/product/900386?_ga=2.131410575.164824537.1683567977-2097165767.1609778166 WVU TBI Services Program: https://tbi.cedwvu.org/

On today's episode we are joined by Taelor Coyle and Kelly Tanner who were part of a multi-site quality improvement project titled “Implementing Parent Coaching in Occupational Therapy for Young Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Multi-Site Project”. We discuss their project, outcomes, and stategies for implementing quality improvement initiatives. Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice by completing this one-minute survey: SURVEY Additional Resources: AOTA Quality Page AOTA Practice Guidelines The Early Childhood Coaching Handbook IHI Website

On today's episode we speak with Sue Ram and Krysti Teng, new practitioners and emerging leaders within occupational therapy. They share how they've used AOTA resources and connections to transition from students to practicioners. We discuss how to make meaningful connections that encourage best practice and how to combat common struggles including burnout and feeling confident in your practice. Resources: What is Occupational Therapy Infographic Join an SIS Community on CommunOT Best Practices for Occupational Therapy in Schools Interventions to Improve Children’s Academic Participation: A Systematic Review Special Interest Section Student Internship Program AOTA Sensory Integration and Processing SIS Mentorship Program AOTA LaunchPad AOTA Career Fair Email Sue: sue.shiny@gmail.com Email Krysti: otkrysti@gmail.com

On today's episode I speak with Amanda Newchok and Erin O'Hara about the Ready to Learn and Play sensory regulation framework. We discuss the "why's" of sensory based intervention, how they developed this framework to make sensory regulation accessible and understandable to clients and caregivers, and how to share your OT magic with clients to facilitate regulatoin and improved occupational performance. Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice by completing this one-minute survey: https://forms.aota.org/forms/everyday_evidence_copy?PODCAST=Ready to Learn and Play Additional Resources: https://www.readytolearnandplay.com/ Email Amanda and Erin: readytolearnandplayllc@gmail.com

On today's episode we preview AOTA's 2023 INSPIRE annual conference and expo which takes place in Kansas City, Missouri April 20-23. We speak with AOTA president Alyson Stover, Fireside Chat presenter Sarah Thomas, and Keynote Speaker John O'Leary. They share what they are most excited for about conference, tips and tricks to get the most out of your experience, and preview the messages they will present at INSPIRE 2023. Register for conference today: Registration

On today's episode we speak with Kristie Patten, the 2022 Eleanor Clarke Slagle award recipient and the Vice Dean of Academic Affairs and Professor of occupational therapy at NYU. We discuss her research and implications for practice related to autism. Resources: Slagle Neurodiversity Strengths Checklist by Thomas Armstrong : from this book -BASC behavior assessment -AIR Self-determination -NY times article detailing how physicians prefer patients without disabilities What is Disability Justice? -Self-advocates on social media -Path Program -PINE program -Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism

Today we are joined by Virginia “Ginny” Stoffel and Lisa Mahaffey. Ginny and Lisa were instrumental in the 988 Nationwide mental health crisis and suicide prevention program. We discuss the 988 Suicide and Crisis lifeline, it's connection to occupational therapy, and principles and implications of 988 for occupational therapy practitioners across settings. Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice by completing this one-minute survey: https://forms.aota.org/forms/everyday_evidence_copy?PODCAST=988 AOTA 988 clinical topic Connecting OT and 988 infographic Opportunities for Practitioners to collaborate in shaping mental health policy and practice to support the 988 initiative Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Alliance on Mental Illness Addressing Mental Health in non Psychiatric Settings

On today's episode we speak with Dr. Mary Hildebrand and Dr. Amanda Mack about the Systematic Review addressing the question “What is the evidence for the effectiveness of interventions within the scope of occupational therapy practice for caregivers of people who have had a stroke that facilitate maintaining participation in the caregiver role?”.We discuss principles and implications of caregiver interventions and the evidenced related to their implementation to promote increased health and well-being for patients and caregivers. Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice by completing this one-minute survey: https://forms.aota.org/forms/everyday_evidence_copy?PODCAST=Caregivers AJOT Homepage Systematic Review Brief Family Caregiver Alliance Website AARP Caregiving Resources

On today's episode we speak with Dr. Susy Stark from Washington University in St. Louis about a grand round session for the Learning Health Systems Rehabilitation Research Network (LeaRRn) about environmental interventions for fall prevention titled “Designing Complex Behavioral Interventions for Implementation” she gave in January 2022. We discuss principles and implications of home and environmental modifications and the evidenced related to the implementation of modifications to reduce fall risk. Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice by completing this one-minute survey: https://forms.aota.org/forms/everyday_evidence_copy?PODCAST=Home and Environmental Modifications Additional Resources: Grand Rounds Recording Learn Website HARP website CDC Fall prevention National Council on Aging Fall Prevention USC Homemods Life Exercise Program

On Today's episode we speak with Kelsey Berg, Clinical Operations Manager at Magellan Health and Gina Braswell, Senior Manager of Provider Relations at Magellan Health. They detail their roles in utilization review and share how they approach reviewing occupational therapy documentation and authorization requests. They share important recommendations for quality documentation and quality care. Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice by completing this one-minute survey: https://forms.aota.org/forms/everyday_evidence_copy?PODCAST=Billing and Documentation Additional Resources: Centers for Medicare and Medicade Services Webpage AOTA Documentaiton Practice Essentials AOTA Documentaiton Webinar

On Today's episode we speak with AOTA’s Grassroots and Political Action Committee Specialist Jill Tighe. Jill manages AOTA's Legislative Action Center and AOTA's Annual Advocacy Events. We discuss advocacy, policy, and hear recommendations on how to begin or continue to advocate for occupational therapy. Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice by completing this one-minute survey: https://forms.aota.org/forms/everyday_evidence_copy?PODCAST=Advocacy Additional Resources: congress.gov AOTPAC aota.org/takeaction email fad@aota.org with advocacy related questions

On Today's episode we speak with Joan Toglia and Erin Foster about their new textbook, The Multicontext Approach to Cognitive Rehabilitation, along with research they've championed related to funcitonal cognition. They share clinical examples, implications, and recommendations for occupational therapy practitioners and any clinician working with people who have cognitive deficits. Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice by completing this one-minute survey: https://forms.aota.org/forms/everyday_evidence_copy?PODCAST=The Multicontext Approach Additional Resources: Multicontext approach website: https://multicontext.net/ Multicontext approach book: https://multicontext.net/book Functional Cognition and OT book: https://myaota.aota.org/shop_aota/product/900477U?_ga=2.112662532.1216370787.1667868191-2097165767.1609778166 Functional Cognition series of courses: https://myaota.aota.org/shop_aota/product/OL5182?_ga=2.112662532.1216370787.1667868191-2097165767.1609778166

On Today's episode we speak Malachy Clancy about the World Health Organization's Clinical Management of Covid-19 Living Guideline. He shares his role in contributing to the guideline and outlines important information and recommendations from the guideline and specifically chapter 24: Care of Covid-19 patients after acute illness. Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice by completing this one-minute survey: https://forms.aota.org/forms/everyday_evidence_copy?PODCAST=Covid-19 Living Guideline Additional Resources: WHO Living Guideline Long Covid Alliance Long Covid Physio

On Today's episode we speak with AOTA’s Executive Director, Sherry Keramidas and past AOTA President Amy Lamb. They outline the design and content development for the new Lead 360 program and share insights and recommendations for OT professionals. Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice by completing this one-minute survey: https://forms.aota.org/forms/everyday_evidence_copy?PODCAST=Lead 360 Additional Resources: Lead 360: aota.org/leaders

On Today's episode we discuss principles of shared decision making, client centered care, and evidence-based practice with Penny Moyers. Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice by completing this one-minute survey: https://forms.aota.org/forms/everyday_evidence_copy?PODCAST=Shared Decision Making Additional Resources: Ottowa Decision making forms: https://decisionaid.ohri.ca/ Talking Mats: http://adocproject.com/english

On today's Episode we speak with Ashley Efaw, a Clinical Assistant Professor and OT academic Fieldwork Coordinator at the University of Oklahoma. She outlines her recent study "Occupational Therapy Student-initiated journal clubs in pediatric fieldwork settings" and we discuss why journal clubs are important and how OT professionals can begin to implement them into their day to day practice. Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice by completing this one-minute survey: https://forms.aota.org/forms/everyday_evidence_copy?PODCAST=Student Initiated Journal Clubs Additional resources: KT Toolkit - https://www.aota.org/practice/practice-essentials/evidencebased-practiceknowledge-translation/aota-knowledge-translation-toolkit Ashley's contact information: Ashley-Efaw@ouhsc.edu

On today's episode we discuss the patient-reported outcomes measurement information system (PROMIS) with Brocha Stern and Craig Velozo. We discuss what patient-reported outcomes measures are and head from our guests how to access, administer, score and use them within organizations and throughout clinical practice. Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice by completing this one-minute survey: https://forms.aota.org/forms/everyday_evidence_copy?PODCAST=Patient Reported Outcome Measures Additional resources: Health Measures Site: https://www.healthmeasures.net/search-view-measures PROMIS Health Organization: https://www.promishealth.org/ AJOT Article: https://research.aota.org/ajot/article/76/2/7602090010/23200/Clinical-Potential-of-Patient-Reported-Outcome?searchresult=1

On today's episode we speak with Alyson and Arameh about the journey that brought them to become AOTA President and Vice President, the priorities and goals for their terms of service, and reccomendations for OT professionals across settings to propel our profession to new heights. Please help AOTA improve its podcasts and the translation of research to practice by completing this one-minute survey: https://forms.aota.org/forms/everyday_evidence

On Today's episode we discuss Choosing Wisely recommendation #8, "Don’t use reflex integration programs for individuals with delayed primary motor reflexes without clear links to occupational outcomes." Aimee Piller shares her involvement in the development of Choosing Wisely and provides recommendations to help pediatric practitioners to apply principles of reflex and sensory integration to practice. Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice by completing this one-minute survey: https://forms.aota.org/forms/everyday_evidence Additional Resources: Neuro developmental soft signs paper: https://www.aota.org/-/media/Corporate/Files/Publications/CE-Articles/CE-Article-%20September-2019.pdf Choosing Wisely Recommendation:https://www.choosingwisely.org/clinician-lists/aota8-dont-use-reflex-integration-programs-for-individuals-with-delayed-primary-motor-reflexes-without-clear-links-to-occupational-outcomes/ Implementing Choosing Wisely: https://www.aota.org/publications/ot-practice/ot-practice-issues/2019/implementing-choosing-wisely

On Today's Episode we are joined by Dr. Amy Darragh and Mary Rebekah Trucks. We discuss their work on an NIH funded efficacy trial examining pediatric contstraint induced movement therapy (pCIMT) including implications and applications for practitioners. Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice by completing this one-minute survey: https://forms.aota.org/forms/everyday_evidence_copy?PODCAST=Everyday Evidence: CIMT with Amy Darragh and Mary Rebekah Trucks Additional Resources: Journal Article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34649982/ CIMT Handbook: https://myaota.aota.org/shop_aota/product/900472?_ga=2.177567077.111879074.1657570741-2097165767.1609778166