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Sternal Precautions

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This guide to sternal precautions is designed for patient and caregiver training, and includes graphic and written instruction and current research. The handout also includes alternatives that may be discussed with a surgeon if there is a concern about dependence on caregivers, muscle atrophy, fear-avoidance, or memory impairment that will reduce adherence to precautions.
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Strategies and Techniques to Reduce Anxiety

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This OT intervention includes ways to reduce anxiety for purposes of incorporation into a holistic plan of care. Gives concrete strategies to incorporate into daily life. May also be a resource for caregivers or even clinicians who feel burned out or need positive coping strategies during stressful times.
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Strategies and Considerations for Early Stage Dementia

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout helps teach strategies and inspire discussion with caregivers and families of clients recently diagnosed with dementia. Includes strategies for improving wayfinding skills, creating visual cues, discussing future problems, and promoting safety within the client’s current environment.
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Spoon Theory

January 6, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout provides a brief explanation of the “spoon theory” metaphor used to describe the amount of mental or physical energy a person has available for daily activities. This handout can be used to describe and apply the theory with patients and then as a visual reminder.
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Spot the Hazards

January 6, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Many individuals with a brain injury may desire to return to work. This visual and verbal problem solving/reasoning task creates safety awareness discussions within real-life work environments.
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Spinal Cord Injury Function Levels

January 6, 2022 by Megan Berg.
A visual guide to spinal cord injury levels with their respective physiology and functional abilities, explanation of bowel protocols, and an overview of the American Spinal Cord Association (ASIA) scale of spinal cord impairment.
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Spaced Retrieval Training Log

January 6, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout is for therapists using spaced retrieval training to recall important functional information, such as their phone number, home address, safety precautions, or names of family members.
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