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Prism Glasses for Homonymous Hemianopia: Will It Restore Vision?

September 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Prism glasses are often a go-to for clients with homonymous hemianopia, but do they actually work? While there is plenty of evidence to indicate that there is potential to increase the visual field by up to 20ยบ, this resource focuses on presenting the pros and cons of prism lenses so that clients can make more informed decisions about whether or not they want to incorporate this strategy into their recovery plan.
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Navigating the Complex and Frustrating World of Hospital Bills and Insurance Claims

September 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Medical bills are increasingly complex and overwhelming, especially with current insurance models. This resource offers a strategy for breaking down costs to ensure that what is being charged is what is actually owed. Boost confidence with money management skills with this activity + full page of tips to help people navigate their hospital bills and insurance claims. Note that this is a U.S.-centric activity and focuses on U.S. legislation as well as typical U.S.-based health insurance policies.
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Pediatric Symptom to Specialist Referral Guide

September 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
The assessment and management of pediatric feeding disorders requires an interdisciplinary lens to ensure long-term successful management. This resource seeks to provide a quick reference guide of symptoms and observations seen in children with feeding and swallowing difficulty to the appropriate referral source.
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The Point of Thickened Liquids (IDDSI version)

September 20, 2024 by Megan Berg.
This handout is for people who have dysphagia and choose to use thickened liquids as a compensatory strategy due to a delayed swallow. This version uses the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI).
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Understanding My Brain Injury

September 20, 2024 by Megan Berg.
Originally designed for teenagers, this handout was adapted based on a member request to remove language specifically targeting teens. It now serves as a helpful resource for anyone with a brain injury or their caregiver who may need a more basic, easy-to-understand overview of brain injury information.
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Making the Most Out of Your Long-term Cancer Hospitalization

August 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Inspire your patients to engage in OT during long-term hospital stays with this handout. Instead of discharging these patients from occupational therapy care, there is great opportunity to provide meaningful intervention and connection during a lengthy hospital stay. OT intervention can promote dignity during a very challenging time.
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A Collection of Call Light Signs

August 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Printable call light signs of various sizes for various populations as well as safety tips for interdisciplinary teams for call light placement and other considerations.
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Considerations for Feeding Infants and Toddlers with Food Allergy

August 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
The incidence of food allergy, specifically peanut allergy, has been found to be on the rise and requires additional consideration when introducing solid foods to high-risk infants and children. This guideline provides valuable information regarding the current evidence for allergen introduction.
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