Chronic Pain Archives – Page 2 of 9

Sleeping Positions for People With Spinal Pain

June 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This handout helps people with back pain find comfortable sleeping positions based on their directional preference to movement.

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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This scoping review considered articles published in peer-reviewed journals or unpublished dissertations and theses that directly investigated the use of the Kawa model. A total of 10 research articles and three unpublished dissertations met the criteria and were critically reviewed for thematic analysis.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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Predictors of Hospital Readmissions for People with Chronic Conditions (2023)

May 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This study included a cross-sectional sample of people hospitalized with chronic conditions (51 participants) and a preliminary exploration of occupational therapists’ (Three OT practitioners working in acute care) perceptions of standardized measures in acute care. People hospitalized and 18 years of age or older with an admitting chronic diagnosis were invited to participate. The Montreal […]

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A Systematic Review of the Effects of Horticultural Therapy on Persons with Mental Health Conditions (2017)

April 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

Horticultural therapy (HT), defined in this review as using plants as a therapeutic medium by a trained professional, including occupational therapy practitioners, to achieve a clinically defined goal, includes any use of gardening techniques within a therapeutic program. This review addressed the following question: Do individuals with a mental health condition who receive HT significantly […]

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Symptoms and Differentiation of Leg Pain

April 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This document outlines common causes and symptoms of leg pain. Use the document as a quick resource for differential diagnosis of leg pain.

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A Systematic Review of the Effects of Horticultural Therapy on Persons with Mental Health Conditions (2017)

April 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

Horticultural therapy (HT), defined in this review as using plants as a therapeutic medium by a trained professional, including occupational therapy practitioners, to achieve a clinically defined goal, includes any use of gardening techniques within a therapeutic program. This review addressed the following question: Do individuals with a mental health condition who receive HT significantly […]

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Nutritional Supplements and Strategies for Neuropathic Pain

March 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This handout outlines several nutritional strategies that can be useful for people with neuropathic pain.

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Understanding Interferential Current

March 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This document outlines what IFC is and how it works so you can decide if it will benefit your patients.

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Emergency Preparedness with a Disability

March 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This handout covers different elements of being prepared for emergency situations given changes due to the new onset of a condition for a caregiver and/or patient.

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Gate Control Theory of Pain in Practice

March 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource briefly covers the theory of gate control and how it benefits individuals coping with chronic pain.

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