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AOTA's Occupational Therapy Channel

97 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratings

Podcasts and chats from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), which has represented occupational therapy since 1917.

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Everyday Evidence: Applications of Artificial Intelligence in OT Practice

April 10, 2024 05:00 - 57 minutes - 51.6 MB

On today's episode we are joined by Ganesh Babulal and Sarah Brzeszkiewicz. We discuss their work and research related to integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into OT Practice. They give recommendations on how to use artificial intelligence to enhance occupational therapy services for clients and provide examples and summaries of how AI can be applied to older adults. Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice and receive your contact hour for list...

Mental Health First Aid

March 27, 2024 05:00 - 38 minutes - 34.6 MB

On today's episode we speak with Christine Urish about Mental Health First Aid. Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis. The 2024 AOTA Podcast episodes are sponsored by NYU Steinhardt’s top-ran...

Everyday Evidence: Activating Behavior for Lasting Engagement (ABLE)

March 13, 2024 05:00 - 45 minutes - 41 MB

On today's episode we are joined by assistant professor and director of the Disability and WELLness laboratory at the University of MInnesota, Emily Kringle. We discuss her work on developing the ABLE and duoABLE projects, which are behavioral activation-based interventions aimed to reduce post-stroke sedentary behavior through engagement in meaningful daily activities.  Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice and receive your contact hour for liste...

The National Black Occupational Therapy Caucus

February 28, 2024 06:00 - 52 minutes - 47 MB

Today we are joined by three founders of the National Black Occupational Therapy Caucus (NBOTC), Dr. Joyce Lane, Ms. Jerry Bentley, and Dr. Lela Llorens, and the current NBOTC President, Dr. Riqiea Kitchens. Also joining us in the interview is Varleisha Lyons, VP of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, Access, and Belonging at AOTA. Our guests reflect on their experiences in occupational therapy and preview the NBOTC 50th anniversary celebration, “An Enduring Legacy,” planned for AOTA INSPI...

Everyday Evidence: Restorative Occupational Approaches for Disordered Eating

February 14, 2024 08:00 - 53 minutes - 47.9 MB

On today's episode I speak with Mark Hardison about OT and eating disorders. He details a 2023 intervention research grant for “Assessing the Feasibility of the Restorative Occupational Approaches for Disordered Eating” (ROADE) Program. For more information about Mark's ongoing research contact [email protected]  UCLA MARC Free Guided Meditations: https://www.uclahealth.org/programs/marc/free-guided-meditations Koru Mindfulness Resources: https://mindfulnessinstituteforemergingadult...

Toxic Stress in Children and Youth

January 31, 2024 06:00 - 36 minutes - 32.4 MB

The AOTA Podcast is sponsored by NYU Steinhardt’s top-ranked Department of Occupational Therapy. On today's episode, we speak with Maribeth Clifton, occupational therapist and professor at University of Nebraska Medical Center. She shares details about her AOTA INSPIRE short course as we discuss stress, trauma, occupational performance, and provide recommendations on how to address mental health and community health as a practitioner.  Resources https://developingchild.harvard.edu/ https:/...

Everyday Evidence: Early Childhood Competencies

January 17, 2024 06:00 - 53 minutes - 48.1 MB

Today I am joined by Mary Beth Bruder, Professor of Public Health Sciences and Health Promotion, Pediatrics, and Educational Psychology at UConn and The director of Evidence Based Practice at AOTA, Susan Cahill. We discuss Early Childhood Intervention and best practices for interdisciplinary care.  Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice and receive your contact hour for listening by completing this one-minute survey: https://forms.aota.org/forms/ev...

Identifying Ethical Dilemmas in Practice

December 20, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

On today's episode we speak with Leslie Bennett, the Chairperson of the Ethics Commission at AOTA. We discuss medical ethics, common red flags practitioners can keep an eye out for, and outline real life scenarios and recommendations to facilitate ethical awareness and practice.  Become an AOTA member today: aota.org/membership Additional Resources: Code of Ethics: https://research.aota.org/ajot/article/74/AOTA-2020-Occupational-Therapy-Code-of-Ethics AOTA Ethics Page: https://www.aota.or...

Everyday Evidence: Alzheimer's Disease Practice Guidelines

December 13, 2023 06:00 - 46 minutes - 41.9 MB

On today's episode we speak with Stacy Smallfield and Liz Metzger who co-authored the Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Adults Living with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Neurocognitive Disorders. We discuss the research, case studies, and clinical recommendations included in the practice guidelines and they provide tips, tricks, and recommendations to help all practitioners enhance their practice when working with this population.  Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the t...

Public Health Conversations with Kate Barlow

November 29, 2023 06:00 - 39 minutes - 35.4 MB

On today's episode we speak with American International College Professor and CDC Act Early Ambassador Kate Barlow. We discuss the importance of occupational therapy in public health and how practitioners can increase their scope and have a larger role in public health initiatives.  Become an AOTA member today: aota.org/membership Additional Resources: Massachusetts Act Early: https://www.maactearly.org/ Developmental Screening Week: Healthcarenews.com Find your Act Early Ambassador: cdc...

Everyday Evidence: 50 Studies Every Occupational Therapist Should Know

November 15, 2023 06:00 - 45 minutes - 41.1 MB

On today's episode we speak with Beth Pyatak and Elissa Lee who co-edited a book in the 50 studies every doctor should know series “50 Studies Every Occupational Therapist Should Know”. We discuss seminal research included in the book and they provide tips, tricks, and recommendations to help all practitioners find, consume, and apply evidence to practice.  Access a FREE chapter for listening to our show here: Chapter 26: Occupation-Based Interventions for Addictive Disorders Please help AO...

Volunteer Leadership Development

October 25, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutes - 34.9 MB

On today's episode we speak with the Chairperson of the Volunteer Leadership Development Committee (VLDC), Moira P. Bushell. She describes the role of VLDC and outlines how volunteering with AOTA can enhance knowledge, practice, and community.  Additional resources: Get Involved: https://www.aota.org/community/get-involved Volunteer Groups: https://www.aota.org/community/volunteer-groups Volunteer Center: https://communot.aota.org/volunteer/volunteer-center Email: [email protected] 

Everyday Evidence: Journal of Acute Care Occupational Therapy

October 11, 2023 05:00 - 55 minutes - 49.6 MB

On today's episode we speak with Hannah Oldenburg and Jennifer Bergstrom, the founders of the Journal of Acute Care Occupational Therapy. They share the story of starting the journal and provide recommendations for practitioners to consume and apply evidence to enhance their practice.  Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice and receive your contact hour for listening by completing this one-minute survey: https://forms.aota.org/forms/everyday_eviden...

The role of Occupational Therapy in the GUIDE model

October 04, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 64 MB

On today's episode we speak with the Executive Director of Memory Care Home Solutions Jill Cigliana, and Scott Trudeau, the Director of Practice Engagement at AOTA. They outline the Guiding an improved Dementia Exerpeience Model (GUIDE) recently announced by the Centers for Meidcare and Medicaid Services and provide recommendations for how OT practitioners can advocate for their own involvement in the model's application.  Additional resources: GUIDE Model Dementia Care Evidence Based Prog...

Everyday Evidence: The Transformative Justice Initiative

September 13, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

On today's episode we speak with Dr. Lisa Jaegers about working with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Centers of Excellence for Total Worker Health, founding the Saint Louis University (SLU) Transformative Justice Initiative (TJI), directing the OT Transition and Integration Services (OTTIS) program, and Facilitating the Justice Based Occupational Therapy network. She details how occupational therapy can play a role in the justice system and provides recommendations for prac...

AOTA Inspire 2024

August 30, 2023 05:00 - 41 minutes - 37.3 MB

On today's episode we speak with Frank Gainer, Vice President of meetings and events at AOTA about the background, concerns, and additional measures and efforts related to the INSPIRE 2024 conference in Orlando Florida.  To learn more, join AOTA’s virtual INSPIRE Update on September 6, 2023 from 8:00 – 9:00 pm ET. There is no cost to attend but registration is required. https://www.aota.org/events/calendar/orlando-update  

Everyday Evidence: Including Caregivers Across the Care Continuum

August 16, 2023 05:00 - 51 minutes - 46.3 MB

On Today's Episode we speak with Beth Fields about her research and efforts that examine the quality, access, and outcomes of caregivers across the continuum of care. Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice and receive your contact hour for listening by completing this one-minute survey: https://forms.aota.org/forms/everyday_evidence_copy?PODCAST=Everyday Evidence: Caregivers Geriatric Health Services Lab: https://kinesiology.education.wisc.edu/res...

Everyday Evidence: Substance Use and Occupational Therapy

July 12, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MB

On today's episode we discuss the March 2023 special issue of the journal Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment on substance use and occupational therapy. Emily Rothman, Amy Mattila, and Deirdre Ryan share information related to occupational therapy's role in working with people effected by substance use disorder and provide evidenced based recommendations for clinical practice, education, and research. Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice and ...

Everyday Evidence: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy

June 14, 2023 05:00 - 42 minutes - 38.2 MB

On today's episode of Everyday Evidence we speak with the editor and chief of the American Journal of Occupational Therapy, Stacey Reynolds. We talk all things AJOT, discuss the state of the science within occupational therapy, and she shares recommendations on how you can get involved and improve your own consumption and application of research to practice.  Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice and receive your contact hour for listening by comp...

Everyday Evidence: TBI Practice Guidelines

May 10, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

On Today's episode we discuss the Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Adults with traumatic brain injury and the work Dr. Steven Wheeler and Dr. Amanda Acord-Vira do conducting research related to TBI at West Virginia University.     Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice and receive your contact hour for listening by completing this one-minute survey: https://forms.aota.org/forms/everyday_evidence_copy?PODCAST=Everyday Evidence: TBI Pract...

Everyday Evidence: A Multi-site Quality Improvement Project

April 12, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutes - 31.5 MB

On today's episode we are joined by Taelor Coyle and Kelly Tanner who were part of a multi-site quality improvement project titled “Implementing Parent Coaching in Occupational Therapy for Young Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Multi-Site Project”. We discuss their project, outcomes, and stategies for implementing quality improvement initiatives.  Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice by completing this one-minute survey: SURVEY Additional Resourc...

Maximizing Your Impact as a New Practitioner with AOTA

March 22, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MB

On today's episode we speak with Sue Ram and Krysti Teng, new practitioners and emerging leaders within occupational therapy. They share how they've used AOTA resources and connections to transition from students to practicioners. We discuss how to make meaningful connections that encourage best practice and how to combat common struggles including burnout and feeling confident in your practice.   Resources: What is Occupational Therapy Infographic Join an SIS Community on CommunOT Best P...

Everyday Evidence: Ready to Learn and Play Sensory Regulation Framework

March 08, 2023 06:00 - 41 minutes - 37.4 MB

On today's episode I speak with Amanda Newchok and Erin O'Hara about the Ready to Learn and Play sensory regulation framework. We discuss the "why's" of sensory based intervention, how they developed this framework to make sensory regulation accessible and understandable to clients and caregivers, and how to share your OT magic with clients to facilitate regulatoin and improved occupational performance. Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice by com...

INSPIRE 2023 Preview

February 22, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

On today's episode we preview AOTA's 2023 INSPIRE annual conference and expo which takes place in Kansas City, Missouri April 20-23. We speak with AOTA president Alyson Stover, Fireside Chat presenter Sarah Thomas, and Keynote Speaker John O'Leary. They share what they are most excited for about conference, tips and tricks to get the most out of your experience, and preview the messages they will present at INSPIRE 2023.  Register for conference today: Registration

Everyday Evidence: Finding our Strengths and Recognizing Professional Bias

February 08, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MB

On today's episode we speak with Kristie Patten, the 2022 Eleanor Clarke Slagle award recipient and the Vice Dean of Academic Affairs and Professor of occupational therapy at NYU. We discuss her research and implications for practice related to autism. Resources: Slagle Neurodiversity Strengths Checklist by Thomas Armstrong : from this book -BASC behavior assessment -AIR Self-determination -NY times article detailing how physicians prefer patients without disabilities What is Disabilit...

Connecting 988 and Occupational Therapy

January 25, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

Today we are joined by Virginia “Ginny” Stoffel and Lisa Mahaffey. Ginny and Lisa were instrumental in the 988 Nationwide mental health crisis and suicide prevention program. We discuss the 988 Suicide and Crisis lifeline, it's connection to occupational therapy, and principles and implications of 988 for occupational therapy practitioners across settings.  Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice by completing this one-minute survey:  https://forms....

Everyday Evidence: Interventions for Caregivers of People with Stroke

January 11, 2023 06:00 - 41 minutes - 36.8 MB

On today's episode we speak with Dr. Mary Hildebrand and Dr. Amanda Mack about the Systematic Review addressing the question “What is the evidence for the effectiveness of interventions within the scope of occupational therapy practice for caregivers of people who have had a stroke that facilitate maintaining participation in the caregiver role?”.We discuss principles and implications of caregiver interventions and the evidenced related to their implementation to promote increased health and ...

Everyday Evidence: Home and Environmental Modifications

December 21, 2022 06:00 - 47 minutes - 42.2 MB

On today's episode we speak with Dr. Susy Stark from Washington University in St. Louis about a grand round session for the Learning Health Systems Rehabilitation Research Network (LeaRRn) about environmental interventions for fall prevention titled “Designing Complex Behavioral Interventions for Implementation” she gave in January 2022. We discuss principles and implications of home and environmental modifications and the evidenced related to the implementation of modifications to reduce fal...

AOTA Billing and Documentation Discussion

December 07, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

On Today's episode we speak with Kelsey Berg, Clinical Operations Manager at Magellan Health and Gina Braswell, Senior Manager of Provider Relations at Magellan Health. They detail their roles in utilization review and share how they approach reviewing occupational therapy documentation and authorization requests. They share important recommendations for quality documentation and quality care.  Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice by completing t...

AOTA Advocacy Discussion with Jill Tighe

November 23, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes - 39.1 MB

On Today's episode we speak with AOTA’s Grassroots and Political Action Committee Specialist Jill Tighe. Jill manages AOTA's Legislative Action Center and AOTA's Annual Advocacy Events. We discuss advocacy, policy, and hear recommendations on how to begin or continue to advocate for occupational therapy.  Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice by completing this one-minute survey:  https://forms.aota.org/forms/everyday_evidence_copy?PODCAST=Advocac...

Everyday Evidence: The Multicontext Approach to Cognitive Rehabilitation

November 09, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MB

On Today's episode we speak with Joan Toglia and Erin Foster about their new textbook, The Multicontext Approach to Cognitive Rehabilitation, along with research they've championed related to funcitonal cognition. They share clinical examples, implications, and recommendations for occupational therapy practitioners and any clinician working with people who have cognitive deficits.  Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice by completing this one-minut...

Everyday Evidence: Clinical Management of Covid-19 Living Guideline

October 26, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 32.6 MB

On Today's episode we speak Malachy Clancy about the World Health Organization's Clinical Management of Covid-19 Living Guideline. He shares his role in contributing to the guideline and outlines important information and recommendations from the guideline and specifically chapter 24: Care of Covid-19 patients after acute illness. Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice by completing this one-minute survey:  https://forms.aota.org/forms/everyday_evi...

AOTA Presents Lead 360 with Amy Lamb and Sherry Keramidas

October 19, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MB

On Today's episode we speak with AOTA’s Executive Director, Sherry Keramidas and past AOTA President Amy Lamb. They outline the design and content development for the new Lead 360 program and share insights and recommendations for OT professionals.  Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice by completing this one-minute survey:  https://forms.aota.org/forms/everyday_evidence_copy?PODCAST=Lead 360 Additional Resources:  Lead 360: aota.org/leaders

Everyday Evidence: Shared Decision Making

September 28, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes - 44.2 MB

On Today's episode we discuss principles of shared decision making, client centered care, and evidence-based practice with Penny Moyers.  Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice by completing this one-minute survey:  https://forms.aota.org/forms/everyday_evidence_copy?PODCAST=Shared Decision Making Additional Resources:  Ottowa Decision making forms: https://decisionaid.ohri.ca/ Talking Mats: http://adocproject.com/english

Everyday Evidence: Student Initiated Journal Clubs on Fieldwork

September 14, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 36.8 MB

On today's Episode we speak with Ashley Efaw, a Clinical Assistant Professor and OT academic Fieldwork Coordinator at the University of Oklahoma. She outlines her recent study "Occupational Therapy Student-initiated journal clubs in pediatric fieldwork settings" and we discuss why journal clubs are important and how OT professionals can begin to implement them into their day to day practice.  Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice by completing thi...

Everyday Evidence: Patient Reported Outcome Measures

August 31, 2022 05:00 - 58 minutes - 52.5 MB

On today's episode we discuss the patient-reported outcomes measurement information system (PROMIS) with Brocha Stern and Craig Velozo. We discuss what patient-reported outcomes measures are and head from our guests how to access, administer, score and use them within organizations and throughout clinical practice. Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice by completing this one-minute survey:  https://forms.aota.org/forms/everyday_evidence_copy?PODCA...

AOTA President and Vice President Alyson Stover and Arameh Anvarizadeh

August 17, 2022 05:00 - 58 minutes - 52.9 MB

On today's episode we speak with Alyson and Arameh about the journey that brought them to become AOTA President and Vice President, the priorities and goals for their terms of service, and reccomendations for OT professionals across settings to propel our profession to new heights.  Please help AOTA improve its podcasts and the translation of research to practice by completing this one-minute survey:  https://forms.aota.org/forms/everyday_evidence

Everyday Evidence: Reflex Integration with Aimee Piller

July 27, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 34.1 MB

On Today's episode we discuss Choosing Wisely recommendation #8, "Don’t use reflex integration programs for individuals with delayed primary motor reflexes without clear links to occupational outcomes." Aimee Piller shares her involvement in the development of Choosing Wisely and provides recommendations to help pediatric practitioners to apply principles of reflex and sensory integration to practice.  Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice by comp...

Everyday Evidence: CIMT with Amy Darragh and Mary Rebekah Trucks

July 13, 2022 05:00 - 55 minutes - 50 MB

On Today's Episode we are joined by Dr. Amy Darragh and Mary Rebekah Trucks. We discuss their work on an NIH funded efficacy trial examining pediatric contstraint induced movement therapy (pCIMT) including implications and applications for practitioners.  Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice by completing this one-minute survey:  https://forms.aota.org/forms/everyday_evidence_copy?PODCAST=Everyday Evidence: CIMT with Amy Darragh and Mary Rebekah ...

Everyday Evidence: Functional Cognition with Gordon Giles

June 22, 2022 05:00 - 51 minutes - 46.6 MB

On today's episode we speak with Gordon Giles about functional cognition. He outlines how to approach functional cognition throughout the OT process and shares personal stories, clinical and research examples to illustrate how functional cognition sets occupational therapy apart from other professions and can be applied to help clients achieve improved outcomes.  Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice by completing this one-minute survey:  https://...

Everyday Evidence: Person-Centered Medication Safety

June 08, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutes - 51.3 MB

On today's episode we speak with Carol Siebert who served as a representative of AOTA for the National Quality Forum (NQF) Action Team on Person-Centered Medication Safety in 2021. She shares how her occupational therapy expertise led to opportunities as a leader on this interprofessional and nation-wide initiative. She offers advice on how we can recognize the unique value of occupational therapy and make an impact across settings.  Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation...

Everyday Evidence: CO-OP Principles for Participation

May 25, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 34.7 MB

On today's episode we discuss the CO-OP Principles for Participation implementation guide with it's developer, Lara Barros. She shares personal examples and clinical recommendations gained from over 25 years of practice. Learn more about CO-OP and the implementation guide here: https://sites.google.com/view/co-op-principles-for-school-ot/home Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice by completing this one-minute survey:  https://forms.aota.org/forms/...

Everyday Evidence: Hot Evidence with Katie Caspero

May 11, 2022 05:00 - 27 minutes - 24.2 MB

On today's episode we discuss the Hot Evidence Infographics and clinical applications for practitioners with Katie Caspero. Listen along as we summarize the evidence and research found in the graphics and hear tips and takeaways for improving your own application of research and evidence to practice. See the graphics for yourself at https://www.aota.org/practice/practice-essentials/evidencebased-practiceknowledge-translation Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of resea...

Everyday Evidence: Chronic Conditions Practice Guidelines

April 20, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes - 47.2 MB

On today's episode we discuss the Chronic Conditions Practice Guidelines and clinical applications for practitioners with Dr. Stacy Smallfield and Dr. Beth Fields. Listen along as we summarize the evidence and research found in the guidelines and hear case studies, clinical recommendations, and major takeaways from content experts. Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice by completing this one-minute survey:  https://forms.aota.org/forms/everyday_ev...

Everyday Evidence: Choosing Wisely With Glen Gillen

March 30, 2022 05:00 - 40 minutes - 35.9 MB

On today's episode we speak with Dr. Glen Gillen about the Choosing Wisely Initiative. He outlines each recommendation that patients and providers should question as well as giving us insight into how Choosing Wisely developed and how it can be used to enhance your work as an OT practitioner.  Please help AOTA improve its podcasts and the translation of research to practice by completing this one-minute survey:  https://forms.aota.org/forms/everyday_evidence Webinar: https://myaota.aota.org...

AOTA INSPIRE 2022 Keynote Speaker: Bertice Berry, PhD

March 16, 2022 16:00 - 14 minutes - 12.2 MB

AOTA INSPIRE 2022 keynote speaker, Dr. Bertice Berry, gives insight into her keynote address and shares how one OT practitioner’s advice helped her heal from a head injury. You can watch Dr. Berry’s keynote in person in San Antonio or live streamed online on March 31 at 11:15 am CT. Register for AOTA INSPIRE 2022: https://inspire.aota.org/

Everyday Evidence: Updated CDC Developmental Milestone Checklists

March 02, 2022 06:00 - 53 minutes - 47.9 MB

On today's episode we discuss the updated 2022 CDC Developmental Surveillance Milestone Checklists with Dr. Kate Barlow and Dr. Kris Barnekow. Kate and Kris are both ambassadors for the CDC's Learn the Signs. Act Early. program. We discuss changes to the checklists and principles of developmental screening, surveillance, and monitoring for practitioners to consider.  Please help AOTA improve its podcasts and the translation of research to practice by completing this one-minute survey:  https...

Everyday Evidence: Advancing the Entry-Level Practitioner

February 23, 2022 06:00 - 46 minutes - 42 MB

On today's episode we speak with Dr. Erika Kemp about the "Advancing the Entry-Level Practitioner" paper published in the Journal of Occupational Therapy Education. Erika shares how evidence-based practice and knowledge translation are integrated into the curriculum at Ohio State University and provides practical recommendations and applications for students and practitioners to incorporate EBP and knowledge translation into their professional practice.  Please help AOTA improve it's podcast...

Everyday Evidence: Post Acute Care Practice Guidelines

February 09, 2022 06:00 - 33 minutes - 29.5 MB

On today's episode we discuss the Post-Acute Care Practice guidelines with Dr. Beth Hunter and Julie Malloy. They give background on the importance of emphasizing quality care in OT practice and how you can help clients avoid adverse health events and increase their quality of life by participating fully in meaningful occupations.  Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice by completing this one-minute survey:  https://forms.aota.org/forms/everyday_ev...

Everyday Evidence: Post Acute Care Systematic Review

February 09, 2022 06:00 - 33 minutes - 29.5 MB

On today's episode we discuss Post-Acute Care Systematic Review with Dr. Beth Hunter and Julie Malloy. They give background on the importance of emphasizing quality care in OT practice and how you can help clients avoid adverse health events and increase their quality of life by participating fully in meaningful occupations.  Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice by completing this one-minute survey:  https://forms.aota.org/forms/everyday_evidence...