326 clinical references for SLPs, OTs and PTs, organized by diagnosis and population. Every one is written and reviewed by practicing clinicians and ready to print. The full library is included in a Therapy Insights membership.
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— US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTChronic PainNervous System Conditions
There are various evaluation tools that can be used to discriminate different types of pain to better inform clinical practice. The Douleur Neuropathique4 questionnaire (DN4) is a simple questionnaire that can assist with the diagnosis of neuropathic pain. It is a short, 1-minute questionnaire with a question and examination component. This resource includes the DN4 and a second page for clinicians which outlines current evidence surrounding the management of neuropathic pain.
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Clinical Reference
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— US Letter — 2 pages
AdultSLPDysphagia
This guide augments clinical decision making with a pathway for which swallow strategies to choose based on clinical observation. While this is not a black and white answer key to the many unique cases of dysphagia, it is a starting point to consider when working through each case.
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Clinical Reference
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— US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryVision
This handout describes three structured therapy tasks that can be completed with basic office products and an iPad to address unilateral visual neglect.
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— US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSeating and MobilitySpinal Cord Injury
This resource visualizes the 4 stages of pressure sores.
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Clinical Reference
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— US Letter — 4 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryProgressive Neurological ConditionsStroke
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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Eval Tool
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— US Letter — 2 pages
AdultSLPDysphagia
What exactly is our role when it comes to esophageal dysfunction? This material describes the SLP’s role in screening for/being a part of a multidisciplinary team to treat esophageal dysphagia. Includes a handy reference chart for comparing and contrasting the symptoms of each etiology of dysphagia.
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Clinical Reference
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— US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTChronic PainHealth Management and Self AdvocacyRespiratory
Smoking is associated with persistent pain and many negative health consequences, but can be very difficult to quit. This resource outlines common barriers and reasons for quitting to help the clinician identify targets to discuss during the interview. It also outlines referral options to help people quit smoking.
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Clinical Reference
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— US Letter — 5 pages
AdultOT
Skilled documentation is a vital component to ethical standards of care. Proper, accurate documentation can help patients ensure that their services are appropriately covered. This 5-page resource provides information to help clinicians document skilled need appropriately.
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Clinical Reference
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— US Letter — 4 pages
AdultSLPDysphagia
This quick reference guide refers to common medications that may cause dysphagia.
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Clinical Reference
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— US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTADLs/IADLsAging
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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