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Assistive Devices: An Effective Strategy in Non-pharmacological Treatment for Hand Osteoarthritis—Randomized Clinical Trial (2018)

July 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
Participants in the IG participated in a self-care group led by an occupational therapist specializing in assistive technology consisting of four meetings once a week with an average length of 60 minutes. On the first day, participants received guidelines on pathophysiology, clinical aspects, and treatment for hand OA, and joint protection and energy conservation guidelines, […]
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Resource Roadmap Show – OT – #05

June 9, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This course covers how to use the following resources from the Therapy Insights library: Spot the Difference, Cooking Strategies for Executive Dysfunction, Knee Replacement and Occupational Therapy, Joint Protection for Arthritic Hands, Adaptive Sports
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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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Subacromial Trauma

June 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout covers the risks of causing subacromial trauma in clients with hemiplegia and is intended for use with family and staff members.
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Rehabilitation Settings

June 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout is intended for family members to improve their understanding of the roles and transitions between different rehab settings.
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Minimum Wage Activity

June 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This activity addresses money management and reasoning skills with an emphasis on real-world challenges.
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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This scoping review considered articles published in peer-reviewed journals or unpublished dissertations and theses that directly investigated the use of the Kawa model. A total of 10 research articles and three unpublished dissertations met the criteria and were critically reviewed for thematic analysis.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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Loss of Financial Management Independence After Brain Injury: Survivors’ Experiences (2016)

June 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
The aim of this study was to understand participants’ experiences of financial management after acquired brain injuries. Participants were included if they had a moderate to severe acquired brain injury at least one year earlier, 18 years or older, living in the community, and reported having primary or joint responsibility for financial management tasks before […]
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What Is Psoriatic Arthritis?

June 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This is an educational handout about psoriatic arthritis; it outlines what it is and what to expect regarding treatment for this condition.
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