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Pulse Oximetry, Racial Bias and Statistical Bias (2022)

September 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
In late November of 2021, the British Health Minister, Sajid Javid, published an article pointing out that pulse oximeters tend to be inaccurate in patients with dark skin pigmentation, attracting immediate and widespread attention around the world. The Minister remarked that “technologies are created and developed by people, and so bias, however inadvertent, can be […]
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Autistic Adult Perspectives on Occupational Therapy for Autistic Children and Youth (2022)

September 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
While parent perspectives provide invaluable understanding of their children’s daily lives, there is a need to include Autistic adult voices to provide insight into the lived experience of being Autistic. This qualitative study gathered pre-existing data that highlighted the voices of Autistic adults on what they value in interventions for Autistic children and youth. Data […]
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Out of Sight or Out of Mind? Understanding Field Cuts vs Neglect Syndrome

August 29, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Rehab clinicians must rapidly evaluate dysfunctions that impact their patient’s ability to engage. This course encourages therapists to use appropriate terminology to describe disruptions in the optic system, to understand the anatomical and physiology of sight, locate brain regions involved in visual processing, and train clinicians to identify a field cut and discern a neglect […]
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Perigos Escondidos para Pessoas com Disfagia que Ingerem Líquidos Espessados – in Português

August 15, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout is designed for patients, caregivers, and staff to illustrate where “hidden” thin liquids may pose a risk for people with dysphagia on thickened liquids. While not a comprehensive list, this handout highlights ice, straws, frozen treats, soup, and saliva, laying out the reasons why these things may pose an increased risk of aspiration and offering alternative solutions to reduce this risk.
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Malattia da Reflusso Gastroesofageo (MRGE) – in Italiano

August 15, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Handout featuring explanation of aspiration pneumonia as related to GERD as well as 8 specific strategies for reducing the symptoms of GERD and related risk of aspiration pneumonia. Designed for speech-language pathologists working with patients who have dysphagia exacerbated by GERD.
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