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Task Analysis as an Intervention

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This resource offers a sample for task analysis, as well as a blank template with provided examples or the option to create your own.  
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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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Shower Safety

January 6, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout offers statistics of risk of falls related to showers, and offers a simple overview of ideas for increasing safety in the shower. Leaves space for specific clinician recommendations for the client’s bathroom circumstances, in addition to general shower safety information and ideas.
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Self Care with a Pacemaker

January 5, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Use this intervention to guide an ADL session and training in the early days of recovery after a pacemaker placement, with all pacemaker precautions in consideration. Includes recommendations, education, and considerations to ensure the most informed and educational treatment session, and can be used as a tool for caregiver training in home health or in […]
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Optimizing Safety During Pet Care

January 5, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Handout includes several ideas for reduction of fall risk during pet care, including raised feeders, sitting to feed, finding assistance, and ways to manage walking a dog to improve safety and independence with this vital home management task.
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Questions to Consider When Recommending Adaptive Strategies

January 4, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Occupational therapists are skilled at adaptation, however, sometimes clinicians go straight into recommending adaptive strategies without identifying what will be best for the patient/caregiver. This handout provides important questions to ask when considering the use of adaptive strategies with neurodegenerative disorders.
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Patient Self-Management

January 2, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This resource provides the clinician with tools to assess an individual’s engagement with their chronic conditions, engagement during therapy sessions, and a resource to access additional patient-reported measures.
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Ostomy Care

January 1, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Handout describing anatomy of an ostomy pouch, OT’s role in ostomy care, general guidelines for changing an ostomy pouch, how to release gas, and how to empty an ostomy pouch.
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One Handed Dressing Techniques for Hemiplegia

January 1, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout includes visual and written guides on one handed shoe tying, how to don a button down shirt, and use of a button hook to improve independence after hemiplegia.
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