The OT Digest Podcast talks about all things occupational therapy and evidenced-based practice. Listen to interviews with OT's researchers about what projects they are working on. The goal of this podcast is to support implementing research into OT practice.
Katie Caspero OTR/L, OT Graphically
OT Graphically Library MembershipReference: 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
OT Graphically LibraryOT Graphically WebsiteReferences: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., Montilla-Herrador, J., Escolar-Reina, P., Oliveira-Sousa, S. L., García-Vidal, J. A., & Medina-Mirapeix, F. (2019). Factors associated with parents' adherence to different types of exercises in home programs for children with disabilities. Journal of clinical medicine, 8(4), 456.Novak, I., & Berry, J. (2014). Home program intervention effectiveness evidence. Physical & occupational therapy in pediatrics, 34(4), 384-389.Smidt, K. B., Klevberg, G. L., & Oftedal, B. F. (2020). Home programme to improve hand function for children with bilateral cerebral palsy: Beneficial but challenging. Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics, 40(4), 410-422.
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OT practice articleDr. Dallman's articleJudy Singer WebsiteOT Code of EthicsDr. Aaron Dallman's email - a.dallman@rutgers.edu Learn more about quickly staying up to date on evidence at the OT Graphically LibraryQuestions, comments, want to be the next interviewee on The OT Digest Podcast? Email Katie at katie@otgraphically.com
Email me at katie@otgraphically.com 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 health promotion. American Journal of Health Promotion, 34(8), 946-948.https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-digital-doctor/202009/evidence-based-practice-practice-based-evidenceSwisher, A. K. (2010). Practice-based evidence. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal, 21(2), 4.
Resources from the show:1. Functional Assessment of Standardized Items2. Dr. Weaver's article on the Coma Recovery Scale3. 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?Please consider completing one of our surveys. You can request to take this survey via Zoom with one of our research assistants.4. OT Graphically Library MembershipFor more information about this episode contact Katie at katie@otgraphically.com or Dr. Jen Weaver at Jen.Weaver@colostate.edu
Resources mentioned in the show:The Use of Infographics to Support Knowledge TranslationKnowledge to Action FrameworkREADMe ChecklistThe OT Graphically Library
Resources mentioned in the show:Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga WebsiteResearch Completed on Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Email Katie at katie@otgraphically.comLearn more about OT Graphically and how we are supporting healthcare professionals staying up to day here:https://www.otgraphically.com/
Resources:Neuro-occupation: https://ottheory.com/therapy-model/model-neuro-occupation-intention-meaning-and-perceptionDan Siegel: https://drdansiegel.com/Intentional Relationship Model: https://ottheory.com/therapy-model/intentional-relationship-model-irmUnite 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 - Introduction to the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)17:31 - Current research on the SSP25:30 - Implementing what we know now about PVT/SSP in Clinical Practice33:40 - Next steps for using the SSP35:30 - How to get involved in this research
Turquessa's Blog: OT Research Corner15-30-45 Minute Rule Blog PostOpen Access Journals Blog PostFollow Turquessa on Instagram @otresearchcornerQuestions or comments? Contact Katie at katie@otgraphically.com
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-AssessmentJoy Energy TimeEmail me with questions or feedback at katie@otgraphically.comReferences:Aryankhesal, A., Mohammadibakhsh, R., Hamidi, Y., Alidoost, S., Behzadifar, M., Sohrabi, R., & Farhadi, Z. (2019). Interventions on reducing burnout in physicians and nurses: A systematic review. Medical journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 33, 77.Durham, M. E., Bush, P. W., & Ball, A. M. (2018). Evidence of burnout in health-system pharmacists. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, 75(23_Supplement_4), S93-S100.Dyrbye, L. N., Shanafelt, T. D., Gill, P. R., Satele, D. V., & West, C. P. (2019). Effect of a professional coaching intervention on the well-being and distress of physicians: a pilot randomized clinical trial. JAMA internal medicine, 179(10), 1406-1414.Jalili, M., Niroomand, M., Hadavand, F., Zeinali, K., & Fotouhi, A. (2021). Burnout among healthcare professionals during COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study. International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 1-8.Janssen, M., Heerkens, Y., Kuijer, W., Van Der Heijden, B., & Engels, J. (2018). Effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on employees' mental health: A systematic review. PloS one, 13(1), e0191332.Ommaya, A. K., Cipriano, P. F., Hoyt, D. B., Horvath, K. A., Tang, P., Paz, H. L., ... & Sinsky, C. A. (2018). Care-centered clinical documentation in the digital environment: solutions to alleviate burnout. NAM Perspectives.Smith, C. D., Balatbat, C., Corbridge, S., Dopp, A. L., Fried, J., Harter, R., ... & Sinsky, C. (2018). Implementing optimal team-based care to reduce clinician burnout. NAM Perspectives.Squiers, J. J., Lobdell, K. W., Fann, J. I., & DiMaio, J. M. (2017). Physician burnout: are we treating the symptoms instead of the disease?. The Annals of thoracic surgery, 104(4), 1117-1122.Sterckx, A., Van den Broeck, K., Remmen, R., Dekeirel, K., Hermans, H., Hesters, C., ... & Keune, H. (2021). Operationalization of One Health Burnout prevention and recovery: Participatory Action Research-design of nature-based health promotion interventions for employees. Frontiers in Public Health, 9.
Resources mentioned in the episode:OT Graphically Library MembershipThe Evidence-Based Practitioner Book
Resources mentioned in the podcast:Stories of Pediatric Rehabilitation Practitioners within Indigenous Communities: A Guide to Becoming Culturally SaferCOTADOccupational Therapy and Indigenous Health Network Check out the infographic of some of Dr. Zafran's work here
Resources mentioned during this episode:Performance Assessment of Self-Care SkillsCognitive Disorders Fact SheetFunctional Cognition and OT (Book)
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Resources and Articles Mentioned in the ShowAOTA Telehealth ResourcesAOTA Telehealth Decision Guide VisualTelehealth in OT Position PaperWFOT Telehealth Position PaperInternational Journal of TelerehabilitationTelehealthShare WebsiteTelehealthShare Youtube VideosFunctional Fine Motor Assessment (Preschool)An Occupational Therapy Approach to CBIT through TelehealthTelehealthShare Telehealth Provider Training ProgramTelehealthShare Freebies (including Infographics)
California Brief Multicultural Competence ScaleProject Implicit - Test of Implicit Bias from HarvardAdditional Assessments of Cultural Competence for Various Practice AreasSpend Money Simulation GameOT Graphically Website
You can find the article discussed in this episode here.Additional articles or references from the interview:D.W. Sue Article AbstractUniversal Declaration of Human Rights1993 Core Values of Occupational Therapy2006 World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Position Statement on Human RightsTownsend and Wilcox 2004 Article AbstractAldrich 2018 Article AJOT If you'd like to reach out to the authors feel free to email me at otgraphically@gmail.com to get connected.
You can find the article discussed in this episode here.Additional articles or references from the interview:D.W. Sue Article AbstractUniversal Declaration of Human Rights1993 Core Values of Occupational Therapy2006 World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Position Statement on Human RightsTownsend and Wilcox 2004 Article AbstractAldrich 2018 Article AJOT If you'd like to reach out to the authors feel free to email me at otgraphically@gmail.com to get connected.
Articles/Topics mentioned in the podcast:Self-Management in Adults after Distal Radius FractureOlder and Happier? Associations Among Age, Affective Symptomatology, and Quality of Life in Persons With Multiple SclerosisHand therapists' knowledge and practice-related beliefs about pain science: A survey studyThe Flag SystemDr. Stern's Google Scholar Profile
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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.