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 Everyday Evidence, we explore what happens to occupation when someone is fighting for their life in the intensive care unit. Joining us are Dr. Stephanie Tsai, OTD, OTR/L and Dr. Elyse Peterson, OTD, OTR/L, authors of “Occupational Therapy Interventions and Early Engagement for Patients in Intensive Care: A Systematic Review,” recently published in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy. ICU rehabilitation literature has long focused on early mobilization, but occupational therapy brings something more. This review introduces the term early engagement to describe OT-specific interventions that support participation in activities of daily living, physical rehabilitation, and functional cognition during critical illness. Whether you work in acute care, outpatient rehab, community health, or education, this episode challenges us to ask: How early can occupation begin in the healthcare continuum? Read the full article in AJOT: https://research.aota.org/ajot/article/79/1/7901205020/26024/Occupational-Therapy-Interventions-and-Early Complete the following survey for a contact hour certificate: https://forms.aota.org/forms/everyday_evidence_copy?PODCAST=Early Engagement in the ICU: Reclaiming Occupation in Critical Care
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