Adult resources

1,848 printable resources for adult patients and clients, for speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists and physical therapists: handouts, therapy materials, clinical references and evaluation tools. The full library is included in a Therapy Insights membership.

Therapy Activity

Kawa Model

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
AdultOTSLPAgingBrain InjuryCancerCardiovascular DiseaseCaregiver SupportsDiabetesDysphagiaMental HealthNervous System ConditionsOrthopaedicsSeating and MobilityStroke
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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Handout

Overstimulation After Brain Injury

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryCaregiver SupportsHome Modifications
This handout provides education on overstimulation after brain injury and how clients can cope with it.
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Handout

Subacromial Trauma

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsCaregiver SupportsStroke
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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Handout

Rehabilitation Settings

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPCaregiver Supports
This handout is intended for family members to improve their understanding of the roles and transitions between different rehab settings.
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Therapy Activity

Minimum Wage Activity

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
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)

AdultOTAgingBrain InjuryCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic PainDiabetesDysphagiaMental HealthNervous System ConditionsOrthopaedicsSeating and MobilityStroke
This scoping review considered articles published in peer-reviewed journals or unpublished dissertations and theses that directly investigated the use of the Kawa model. A total of 10 research articles and three unpublished dissertations met the criteria and were critically reviewed for thematic analysis.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)

AdultOTBrain Injury
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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Handout

What Is Psoriatic Arthritis?

Print Resource — US Paper — 2 pages
AdultOTArthritis
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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Handout

Sleeping Positions for People With Spinal Pain

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTChronic PainOrthopaedics
This handout helps people with back pain find comfortable sleeping positions based on their directional preference to movement.
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Clinical Reference Eval Tool

Carpal Anatomy and Diagnostic Resource for Clinicians

Print Resource — US Letter — 6 pages
AdultOTOrthopaedics
This resource for clinicians outlines the anatomy of the carpal bones and signs/tests for common carpal bone problems.
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