OT Potential Podcast | Occupational Therapy CEUs

We have already seen our fair share of technology-related research on the podcast, but this week's article introduces a type of tech that we have not yet discussed: exergaming.This particular article looks at exergaming for patients with MS, but it also brought up larger questions about the role of OT in exercise and habit formation—and, ultimately, in identity transformation.To discuss this article please join us at the OT Potential Club.Also, here is the blog post mentioned in the article: OT vs PA: Which to be? (Another great way to support our podcast is to use our MedBridge promo code!) Plow, M., & Finlayson, M. (2013). A Qualitative Study Exploring the Usability of Nintendo Wii Fit among Persons with Multiple Sclerosis. Occupational Therapy International, 21(1), 21–32. doi: 10.1002/oti.1345Support the show

I believe that the future of occupational therapy will involve more intentional incorporation of learning strategies into our treatment sessions.That's why I think it is very important that we all pay attention to the evidence that is piling up behind the CO-OP Approach, which is a systematized learning strategy.I'm personally new to this specific approach, so I'm really excited for you all to weigh in on what you think of it.To discuss this article please join us at the OT Potential Club.Scammell, E. M., Bates, S. V., Houldin, A., & Polatajko, H. J. (2016). The Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP): A scoping review. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 83(4), 216–225. doi: 10.1177/0008417416651277(Another great way to support our podcast is to use our MedBridge promo code!) Support the show

Here in the United States, OTs are facing some pretty disheartening reimbursement changes.But, this week's article seems to lay the groundwork for arguing that instead of restricting OT, we should be seeking to expand the role of occupational therapy practitioners.I found a lot of hope in this article, and I'll be very curious to hear what you think!To discuss this article please join us at the OT Potential Club.Saxon, R., Gray, M., & Oprescu, F. (2014). Extended roles for allied health professionals: an updated systematic review of the evidence. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 479. doi: 10.2147/jmdh.s66746(Another great way to support our podcast is to use our MedBridge promo code!) Support the show

Getting the right patients into therapy at the right time is the first step to great OT care.But, the research we've explored around this topic has suggested that we have a lot of potential for improvement in this area.This week's article looks at therapy referrals for older adults with cancer, and I hope it will serve as a conversation starter in the Club. We absolutely must look into the broader challenge of connecting with patients who could potentially benefit from our services.To discuss this article please join us at the OT Potential Club.You can read the article here: The prevalence of potentially modifiable functional deficits and the subsequent use of occupational and physical therapy by older adults with cancer.Pergolotti, M., Deal, A. M., Lavery, J., Reeve, B. B., & Muss, H. B. (2015). The prevalence of potentially modifiable functional deficits and the subsequent use of occupational and physical therapy by older adults with cancer. Journal of Geriatric Oncology, 6(3), 194–201. doi: 10.1016/j.jgo.2015.01.004(Another great way to support our podcast is to use our MedBridge promo code!) Support the show

This week, we are looking at promising research behind a cognitive rehabilitation program for Parkinson's. And, I'll just skip to the good news—the gains in cognitive rehab actually translated to increased functional abilities, which says to me that this is important research for us all to consider. To discuss this article please join us at the OT Potential Club. You can read the article here: Improving functional disability and cognition in Parkinson’s disease randomized controlled trial. Pena, J., Ibarretxe-Bilbao, N., Garcia-Gorostiaga, I., Gomez-Beldarrain, M. A., Diez-Cirarda, M., & Ojeda, N. (2014). Improving functional disability and cognition in Parkinson disease: Randomized controlled trial. Neurology, 83(23), 2167–2174. doi: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000001043Also, Happy World OT Day to my fellow occupational therapy practitioners. On the blog this week, we updated our Guide to Occupational Therapy for you to share with your communities. (Another great way to support our podcast is to use our MedBridge promo code!) Support the show

This article subverted my expectations, to say the least. The researchers looked at the effects of early mobilization in the ICU, and their findings might surprise you, too.At the same time, reading this article left me feeling more confident than ever about occupational therapy's unique role in helping ICU patients regain function. (Not to mention, our overall focus on function in all settings!)To discuss this article please join us at the OT Potential Club. Effect of early rehabilitation during intensive care unit stay on functional status: Systematic review and meta-analysis (Another great way to support our podcast is to use our MedBridge promo code!) Support the show

This week on the OT Potential Podcast, we are looking at an article that explores the feasibility of a protocol designed to address food selectivity in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).The intervention being studied incorporates a parent-coaching approach to addressing food selectivity. We've seen parent-coaching employed in a previous article, and this is definitely a trend you will want to follow.To join the discussion, please sign in or sign up for the OT Potential Club, your online OT journal club. (Another great way to support our podcast is to use our MedBridge promo code!) Support the show

Hereditary ataxia is a rare condition, and you probably don't see it on a regular basis. This week's podcast discusses guidelines on the management of chronic ataxias, and you might be tempted to gloss over the info if it doesn't directly relate to your caseload.But, there are some important takeaways from the discussion—including a reminder that, in the absence of a cure, your clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills are some of the best interventions available to these patients.(Another great way to support our podcast is to use our MedBridge promo code!) Support the show

The article we look at this week is a great introduction to and robot-assisted therapy and massed practice—and, even though this is our first time looking at cerebral palsy, you will find that this article builds on previous discussions we’ve had on motor learning. To join in the conversation, sign up for the OT Potential Club. (Another great way to support our podcast is to use our MedBridge promo code!) Support the show

An ongoing topic we've seen in research is whether high-tech interventions outperforms conventional OT care. And, this latest episode certainly contributes to this conversation, as we talk about virtual reality in acute stroke. While we absolutely need to keep technology developments on our radar, I hope you find renewed confidence that your clinical reasoning may be what our patients need most. To participate in the forum discussion about this topic, please go here: https://otpotential.com/ot-potential-club(Another great way to support our podcast is to use our MedBridge promo code!) Support the show