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Pilot Study of the Cognitive-Functional Intervention for Adults (Cog-Fun A): A Metacognitive-Functional Tool for Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (2022)

June 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
In this pretest-posttest design, adults with ADHD and EF impairment were recruited. Two OTs delivered the intervention protocol and follow-up measurements were performed three months after completion.Intervention: Participants attended 15 one-hour weekly sessions covering four modules. Unit 1 focused on promoting awareness of chronic ADHD, EF dysfunction, and associated implications. Unit 2 focused on acquiring […]
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Healthy Aging and Dementia: Findings from the Nun Study (2003)

June 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
The Nun’s ages ranged from 75 to 102 years when the study began in 1991. By 2002 the oldest participant survived to be 107 years old. A few different Sisters were identified as models for healthy aging, a mix of neuropathology, a low degree of neuropathology, and resistance to the clinical expression of neuropathy. Sister […]
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Risk of an Adverse Event in Individuals Who Aspirate: A Review of Current Literature on Host Defense and Individual Difference (2022)

June 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
With prandial or meal-related aspiration, there is an increased risk of developing dysphagia-related pulmonary diseases such as aspiration pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, pulmonary fibrosis, and even death. Even though these diseases are unfortunate, it does need to be noted these do not develop solely because of aspiration. They develop because of the person’s ability […]
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Trauma-Informed Care in Clinical Practice

May 6, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This course furthers participants’ understanding of the principles of trauma-informed care and the neurobiological impacts of exposure to trauma across the lifespan. Participants will learn about the challenges individuals with trauma history face when accessing healthcare and how to utilize a range of personal and organizational practices to implement trauma-informed healthcare services.
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Pain Rules HEP Guide

May 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This intervention piece is a great tool to give with the initial exercise program. It outlines several different options that the clinician can choose for the patient regarding allowed pain with exercise.
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Screening Tools for Assessing Fall Risk in Older Adults

May 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This document is a quick reference for commonly used outcome measures for older individuals to determine if they have risk of falling. The document outlines what measures are best supported and outlines the sensitivity and specificity of the risk of falls in the next year.
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Toileting with Spinal Precautions

May 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource covers different strategies and equipment that can be used to help with toileting while the patient is in a TLSO and/or with spinal precautions.
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Deep Vein Thrombosis

May 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout details the condition of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), including the risks, symptoms, prevention, and how to respond in the case of a DVT.
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Visual Memory Activity

May 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This material works on visual memory in a fun way, with aspects of fine motor skills incorporated. It provides guidance on how to implement it in an individual and group treatment setting.
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