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Prevalence and Predictors of Burnout Among Occupational Therapy Practitioners in the United States (2022)

August 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Burnout is a concept that describes the psychological relationship people have with their job along three dimensions: exhaustion–energy, cynicism–involvement, and inefficacy–efficacy. A large body of literature indicates that feelings of burnout are common among health care professionals, including OT practitioners. The purpose of this study was to assess the extent and predictors of burnout in […]
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Association Between the Onset of Physical Frailty and Executive Function in Community-Dwelling Elderly People (2022)

August 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Studies have linked physical frailty with an increased risk for developing disorders within the elderly population. Some of these disorders include the risk of dependence on others, prolonged hospitalization, and increased mortality. There has been a reported increased risk for dementia due to physical frailty. However, current studies have not studied the link between physical […]
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Caregiver Burden in Head and Neck Cancer Dysphagia Cases (2022)

August 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Each year there are approximately 900,000 cases of HNC diagnoses worldwide and over 400,000 deaths. By 2040, this number is expected to increase to over 1.4 million and approximately 706,000 deaths. Treatment for HNC can cause acute and long-term side effects that affect a person physically, emotionally, and psychosocially, in addition to other medical comorbidities. […]
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Ethnic Skin and Hair Care in Acute and LTC Settings

July 8, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This course will explore techniques used to care for African American patients including shampooing, styling, and upkeep of the varying hair textures that you may encounter. Additionally, it will also explore skin care issues and how, as a rehab professional, to incorporate cultural ideals into everyday intervention and clients’ activities of daily living (ADLs).
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Introduction to the Patient with Laryngectomy – What the SLP Should Know

July 5, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This course covers information regarding post-laryngectomy anatomy and physiology including typical vs post-laryngectomy and tracheostomy vs laryngectomy. Gain an overview of techniques for voice restoration after a laryngectomy, including esophageal speech, electrolarynx, and tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis. Post-laryngectomy pulmonary rehabilitation and dysphagia will be reviewed.
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The Effect of Hearing Aid Use on Cognition in Older Adults: Can We Delay Decline or Even Improve Cognitive Function? (2020)

July 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Hearing loss incidence ranges from 30%-60% for individuals over 65 and 70-90% for those over 85 years of age. Many comorbidities are associated with hearing loss, including poorer physical health, anxiety, depression, loneliness, and isolation. Several studies and meta-analyses have demonstrated both peripheral hearing loss and central auditory dysfunction is associated with hearing loss, cognitive […]
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Smart Speaker Devices can Improve Speech Intelligibility in Adults with Intellectual Disability (2021)

July 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Speech impairments are common for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID), or those with limitations in their cognitive function and adaptive behavior. This communication difficulty negatively impacts their social interactions, quality of life, and employment. For those individuals with mild to moderate ID, verbal communication is typically their primary means of communication. This study sought to […]
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Art Activities in Long-Term Care: A Scoping Review (2022)

July 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
The guiding research question for this scoping review was: “How are art activities being used in long-term care facilities” to enable a wide breadth of exploration of the literature on this topic. Art activities included visual and material activities (e.g., drawing, painting, photography) for therapeutic purposes, but excluded the use of movement and musical art […]
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