AOTA's Occupational Therapy Channel
AOTA's Occupational Therapy Channel
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Podcasts and chats from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), which has represented occupational therapy since 1917.
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Examines critical issues in occupational therapy including rural health access, assistive technology innovation through 3D printing, intraprofessional collaboration, and the role of OT in mental health. Episodes also intersect with national initiatives such as health equity celebrations during Black History Month and focus on practical strategies for addressing burnout and compassion fatigue in clinical settings.
Podcasts and chats from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), which has represented occupational therapy since 1917.
In this episode of AOTA Podcasts, we explore the unique challenges and inspiring opportunities for occupational therapy practitioners serving rural and underserved communities. Our guests, Kalyn Briggs, PhD, OTR/L, CLA and Tim Dionne, PhD, OTR/L, share real-world experiences, highlight innovative models of care, and discuss how OTPs can bridge gaps in access to health services. Listeners will learn about key resources, advocacy efforts, and opportunities to build professional networks that support rural practice. Resources: APA Preparing for practice in rural communitiesCMS Rural Health Strategy Rural Health Information Hub: Education and Training of the Rural Healthcare WorkforceRural Health Information Hub: Your First Stop for Rural Health InformationUniversity of Washington School of Medicine Rural Programs If you’d like to join AOTA’s Rural Therapy Community of Practice: please be sure to complete this survey to be added to our roster: https://surveys.aota.org/s3/Rural-Therapists-CoP-Membership-Enrollment-SurveyThe Journal of Rural HealthRural and Remote Health JournalThe Australian Journal of Rural Health
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