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OT Digest

31 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago -

The OT Digest Podcast talks about all things healthcare and evidence-based practice. Listen to interviews with healthcare researchers, tips on using research, and experts in the field about what projects they are working on. The goal of this podcast is to support implementing research into practice.

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Episodes

The Current Evidence for Sensory Processing

May 31, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

OT Graphically Library Membership Reference: Camarata, S., Miller, L. J., & Wallace, M. T. (2020). Evaluating sensory integration/sensory processing treatment: issues and analysis. Frontiers in integrative neuroscience, 55. See Figure 1 for Naturalistic Settings Play-Based Approach Model

The Evidence Behind Home Programs

March 31, 2023 12:57 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

OT Graphically Library OT Graphically Website References: Carpenter, K. M., & Garfinkel, M. (2021). Home and parent training strategies for pediatric feeding disorders: The caregivers’ perspective. The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 9(1), 1-21. Jose, D. S., Varma, R., Sambasivan, S. L., Philip, L., Sandhya, P., & Sundaram, S. (2023). Autism Spectrum Disorders: Barriers to Implementing Parent-Based Home Programs. Indian Journal of Pediatrics, 90(1), 79-82. Lillo-Navarro, C., Monti...

Making Healthcare Human Again with Rafi Salazar

December 16, 2022 21:55 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

Find Rafi's book here The Better Outcomes Show  Learn more about OT Graphically at www.otgraphically.com

How Journal Clubs and Communities of Practices Help Occupational Therapists Use Evidence

November 07, 2022 20:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

To learn more about the OT Graphically Library check it out here: https://members.otgraphically.com

Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices in Occupational Therapy

September 13, 2022 01:03 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

OT practice article Dr. Dallman's article Judy Singer Website OT Code of Ethics Dr. Aaron Dallman's email - [email protected]   Learn more about quickly staying up to date on evidence at the OT Graphically Library Questions, comments, want to be the next interviewee on The OT Digest Podcast? Email Katie at [email protected]

Evidence-Based Practice vs. Practice-Based Evidence

July 25, 2022 20:35 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

Email me at [email protected] with any questions.  Learn more about the OT Graphically Library Membership Here. References: Eppley, K., Azano, A. P., Brenner, D. G., & Shannon, P. (2018). What counts as evidence in rural schools? Evidence-based practice and practice-based evidence for diverse settings. The Rural Educator, 39(2). Green, L. W., & Allegrante, J. P. (2020). Practice-based evidence and the need for more diverse methods and sources in epidemiology, public health and heal...

Making Measurement Meaningful for Clinical Practice

July 05, 2022 14:08 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

Resources from the show: 1. Functional Assessment of Standardized Items 2. Dr. Weaver's article on the Coma Recovery Scale 3. Help Dr. Weaver's research by participating in the surveys below if applicable.  Are you a rehabilitation practitioner that has evaluated and/or treated individuals with disorders of consciousness following a brain injury? If so, please complete Survey #4. Are you a family member  who has cared for a loved one who was/is unconscious following a brain injury? Ple...

Knowledge Translation: What It Is and Why You Should Know About It

April 14, 2022 15:40 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

Resources mentioned in the show: The Use of Infographics to Support Knowledge Translation Knowledge to Action Framework READMe Checklist The OT Graphically Library   

Providing Trauma-Informed Care Using Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga

February 28, 2022 15:46 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MB

Resources mentioned in the show: Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Website Research Completed on Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga     Email Katie at [email protected] Learn more about OT Graphically and how we are supporting healthcare professionals staying up to day here: https://www.otgraphically.com/

Polyvagal Theory and the Safe and Sound Protocol: Research, Clinical Implications, and Future Growth

January 25, 2022 17:43 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MB

Resources: Neuro-occupation: https://ottheory.com/therapy-model/model-neuro-occupation-intention-meaning-and-perception Dan Siegel: https://drdansiegel.com/ Intentional Relationship Model: https://ottheory.com/therapy-model/intentional-relationship-model-irm Unite iLs Website: https://integratedlistening.com/ Link to the Provider Case Study form. Link to connect with a program consultant about getting started with the SSP   5:36- Introduction to Polyvagal Theory (PVT) 10:00 - Introd...

Expanding our Lens of Evidence-Based Practice

November 20, 2021 21:56 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

Turquessa's Blog: OT Research Corner 15-30-45 Minute Rule Blog Post Open Access Journals Blog Post Follow Turquessa on Instagram @otresearchcorner Questions or comments? Contact Katie at [email protected]

The Evidence Behind Burnout

October 07, 2021 17:19 - 8 minutes - 8.01 MB

Burnout is a major issue among healthcare professionals even before the Covid-19 pandemic. Healthcare professionals know this is a problem but what interventions are being studied to help. I give a snapshot of some studies out there right now that are showing promising results for preventing and healing burnout.    Resources: Burnout Self-Assessment Joy Energy Time Email me with questions or feedback at [email protected] References: Aryankhesal, A., Mohammadibakhsh, R., Hamidi, ...

Why Evidence-Based Practice Is Not Straightforward

September 03, 2021 20:41 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

Resources mentioned in the episode: OT Graphically Library Membership The Evidence-Based Practitioner Book

Situating (or Questioning) the Role and Reasoning of OTs Working With/In Indigenous Communities

August 05, 2021 20:45 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MB

Resources mentioned in the podcast: Stories of Pediatric Rehabilitation Practitioners within Indigenous Communities: A Guide to Becoming Culturally Safer COTAD Occupational Therapy and Indigenous Health Network  Check out the infographic of some of Dr. Zafran's work here

Assessment and Interventions for Cognitive Decline

June 29, 2021 18:17 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

Resources mentioned during this episode: Performance Assessment of Self-Care Skills Cognitive Disorders Fact Sheet Functional Cognition and OT (Book)

Managing Information Overload as an OT Practitioner

June 03, 2021 01:35 - 10 minutes - 9.32 MB

Submit questions to Katie ([email protected])  and leave a review of the OT Digest podcast if you found this information helpful. Here's an article discussing the history and additional tips for information overload.

Pediatric CIMT & Multidisciplinary Intensive Services with Kaitlyn Goerl & Katie Caspero

April 30, 2021 18:40 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

Our AOTA Poster The p-CIMT Manual  Katie's email: [email protected] Kaitlyn's email: [email protected]       

Decoding Dysgraphia with Cheri Dotterer

April 07, 2021 16:25 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

If you're interested in connecting with Cheri find her in the following places: www.cheridotterer.com Dysgraphia Consultant Facebook Page Clubhouse: @dysgraphiacoach Cheri's Youtube Channel Brain-Body Disconnect Facebook Group Instagram: @dysgraphiaconsultant Twitter:  @CheriDotterer Cheri's LinkedIn Page                      

Community-Based Programs for the ID/DD Population with Dr. Amy Castagnino, OTD, OTR/L

March 03, 2021 02:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MB

Infographic of the EMPOWER program: https://www.otgraphically.com/empower Community-based programs that are well-established: The Arc Easter Seals Connect with Amy: [email protected] Connect with Katie: [email protected] See updates from OT Graphically on Instagram @otgraphically

Cancer Rehab & Cognition with Rachelle Brick MSOT, OTR/L

December 21, 2020 00:58 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

Rachelle's Google Scholar Profile  www.otgraphically.com OT Graphically's Twitter

The Journey of OT & Telehealth with Dr. Jana Cason

November 28, 2020 00:20 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

Resources and Articles Mentioned in the Show AOTA Telehealth Resources AOTA Telehealth Decision Guide Visual Telehealth in OT Position Paper WFOT Telehealth Position Paper International Journal of Telerehabilitation TelehealthShare Website TelehealthShare Youtube Videos Functional Fine Motor Assessment (Preschool) An Occupational Therapy Approach to CBIT through Telehealth TelehealthShare Telehealth Provider Training Program TelehealthShare Freebies (including Infographics)

Assessing & Supporting Cultural Competence with Dr. Melanie Merrill

November 12, 2020 17:15 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB

California Brief Multicultural Competence Scale Project Implicit - Test of Implicit Bias from Harvard Additional Assessments of Cultural Competence for Various Practice Areas Spend Money Simulation Game OT Graphically Website

Racial Microaggressions & the Role of Occupational Therapy Part 2

September 29, 2020 12:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

You can find the article discussed in this episode here. Additional articles or references from the interview: D.W. Sue Article Abstract Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1993 Core Values of Occupational Therapy 2006 World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Position Statement on Human Rights Townsend and Wilcox 2004 Article Abstract Aldrich 2018 Article AJOT   If you'd like to reach out to the authors feel free to email me at [email protected] to get connected.

Racial Microaggressions and the Role of Occupational Therapy Part 2

September 29, 2020 12:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

You can find the article discussed in this episode here. Additional articles or references from the interview: D.W. Sue Article Abstract Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1993 Core Values of Occupational Therapy 2006 World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Position Statement on Human Rights Townsend and Wilcox 2004 Article Abstract Aldrich 2018 Article AJOT   If you'd like to reach out to the authors feel free to email me at [email protected] to get con...

Racial Microaggressions & the Role of Occupational Therapy Part 1

September 29, 2020 12:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

You can find the article discussed in this episode here. Additional articles or references from the interview: D.W. Sue Article Abstract Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1993 Core Values of Occupational Therapy 2006 World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Position Statement on Human Rights Townsend and Wilcox 2004 Article Abstract Aldrich 2018 Article AJOT   If you'd like to reach out to the authors feel free to email me at [email protected] to get connected.

Racial Microaggressions and the Role of Occupational Therapy Part 1

September 29, 2020 12:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

You can find the article discussed in this episode here. Additional articles or references from the interview: D.W. Sue Article Abstract Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1993 Core Values of Occupational Therapy 2006 World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Position Statement on Human Rights Townsend and Wilcox 2004 Article Abstract Aldrich 2018 Article AJOT   If you'd like to reach out to the authors feel free to email me at [email protected] to get con...

Self-Management and Wrist Fracture with Dr. Brocha Stern

September 15, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

Articles/Topics mentioned in the podcast: Self-Management in Adults after Distal Radius Fracture Older and Happier? Associations Among Age, Affective Symptomatology, and Quality of Life in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis Hand therapists' knowledge and practice-related beliefs about pain science: A survey study The Flag System Dr. Stern's Google Scholar Profile

Self-Management & Wrist Fracture with Dr. Brocha Stern

September 15, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

Articles/Topics mentioned in the podcast: Self-Management in Adults after Distal Radius Fracture Older and Happier? Associations Among Age, Affective Symptomatology, and Quality of Life in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis Hand therapists' knowledge and practice-related beliefs about pain science: A survey study The Flag System Dr. Stern's Google Scholar Profile

1. The Mission & Person Behind this Podcast

September 07, 2020 12:00 - 7 minutes - 7.12 MB

Books mentioned: Blue Mind by Wallace J. Nichols 1000 Awesome Things by Neil Pasricha   Connect with me at OT Graphically Instagram Website Facebook Twitter

The Mission & Person Behind this Podcast

September 07, 2020 12:00 - 7 minutes - 7.12 MB

Books mentioned: Blue Mind by Wallace J. Nichols 1000 Awesome Things by Neil Pasricha   Connect with me at OT Graphically Instagram Website Facebook Twitter

OT Digest Trailer

September 01, 2020 12:00 - 39 seconds - 605 KB

Starting September 15th, Katie Caspero OTR/L (Owner of OT Graphically) will interview OT research authors about what they are up to and what research topics they are passionate about. With this podcast, we hope to work to bridge the gap it takes to implement research into clinical practice.

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