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Shoulder Replacement and Occupational Therapy

Published by <p>This handout provides guidelines for patients receiving a shoulder replacement and what to expect from occupational therapy. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Menstrual Hygiene Management

Published by <p>This resource covers considerations and strategies for addressing this important but often overlooked ADL. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Medication Safety

Published by <p>This resource addresses safety with medication management. There are two methods for using this activity. One method directly pairs with the Therapy Insights Medication Management Kit (Version 2). The other option is a worksheet for those without the kit. The entire activity can be completed with or without the kit. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Assigning Jobs as Part of Rehab Therapy

Published by <p>This resource discusses the benefits of using assigned jobs during an individual’s rehab stay and gives examples of jobs that work well in the clinic. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Caring for Pets: Treatment Strategies

Published by <p>This resource covers different methods for addressing the caring for pets IADL. American Occupational Therapy Association. (2020). Occupational therapy practice framework: Domain and process (4th ed.). American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 74 (Suppl. 2), 7412410010. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Using Occupational Therapy Process Addressing Sleep-Related Problems in Neurorehabilitation: A Cross-sectional Modeling Study (2021)

Published by <p>The research team developed a questionnaire consisting of 12 questions investigating demographic information and current practice in addressing sleep-related problems in neurorehabilitation units, including OT assessments and treatment. Ordinal logistic regression analyses were performed to examine the relationships of each variable.  The final model demonstrated that writing sleep-related goals more often was positively related to […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

ADL Storage Labels

Published by <p>This resource offers simple and clear pictures for labeling spaces in the home (e.g. dresser full of clothes, kitchen drawers) to increase independence for clients with decreased memory. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

IADL Charades

Published by <p>This therapy material offers a creative way to address sequencing and mobility on the topic of IADLs. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Bidets

Published by <p>This resource covers the indications for use of a bidet and the multiple benefits they can provide. Video on how to use this resource: <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Bowel Management After Spinal Cord Injury

Published by <p>This resource covers strategies for bowel management after spinal cord injury. Video on how to use this resource: <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>