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Medication Safety

November 30, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
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.
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Printable Pill Boxes

November 9, 2023 by Megan Berg.
In order to address goals related to medication management, establishing a functional organizational system is vital! These printable pill boxes allow you to practice med management with a person’s pills as well as identify which type of pill box (2/day, 3/day, or 4/day) works best for their medication list.
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Driving Cessation

October 31, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource covers considerations for driving cessation and when it is time to stop.
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Medication Safety – How Many Pills?

October 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
To target medication management, the person must calculate the total amount of pills consumed in one day based on the medication labels provided.
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Effect of Assistive Devices on Hand and Arm Posture During Activities of Daily Living (2019)

September 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
Aging and various pathologies reduce hand mobility and grip strength, decreasing the performance of ADLs and independence. ADs are generally designed to compensate for reduced physical abilities. OTs are tasked with indicating the most suitable product for each patient; however, this is often a difficult decision with limited research available. This study aimed to analyze […]
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Kawa Model

June 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This therapy material uses the Kawa Model as an intervention in order to educate about the role of occupational therapy, and help with goal setting and motivation.
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The Dynamic Use of the Kawa Model: A Scoping Review (2022)

June 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This scoping review considered articles published in peer-reviewed journals or unpublished dissertations and theses that directly investigated the use of the Kawa model. A total of 10 research articles and three unpublished dissertations met the criteria and were critically reviewed for thematic analysis.  The thematic analysis identified the following themes regarding the Kawa model and […]
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Apple Watch Safety Features

April 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout explains the safety features of the Apple Watch, particularly in the context of fall risk.
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