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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


    • May 31, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Current Evidence for Sensory Processing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 38:27


    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

    The Evidence Behind Home Programs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 24:05


    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.

    Making Healthcare Human Again with Rafi Salazar

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 28:51


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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 15:34


    Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices in Occupational Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 35:57


    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

    Evidence-Based Practice vs. Practice-Based Evidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 16:52


    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.

    Making Measurement Meaningful for Clinical Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 37:56


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 13:34


    Resources mentioned in the show:The Use of Infographics to Support Knowledge TranslationKnowledge to Action FrameworkREADMe ChecklistThe OT Graphically Library  

    Providing Trauma-Informed Care Using Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 40:15


    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/

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 45:00


    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 

    Expanding our Lens of Evidence-Based Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2021 32:25


    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

    The Evidence Behind Burnout

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 8:45


    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.

    Why Evidence-Based Practice Is Not Straightforward

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 13:34


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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 58:21


    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

    Assessment and Interventions for Cognitive Decline

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 28:45


    Resources mentioned during this episode:Performance Assessment of Self-Care SkillsCognitive Disorders Fact SheetFunctional Cognition and OT (Book)

    Managing Information Overload as an OT Practitioner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 10:11


    Submit questions to Katie (katie@otgraphically.com)  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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 33:13


    Our AOTA PosterThe p-CIMT Manual Katie's email: katie@otgraphically.comKaitlyn's email: kaitlyngoerl@gmail.com    

    Decoding Dysgraphia with Cheri Dotterer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 52:08


    If you're interested in connecting with Cheri find her in the following places:www.cheridotterer.comDysgraphia Consultant Facebook PageClubhouse: @dysgraphiacoachCheri's Youtube ChannelBrain-Body Disconnect Facebook GroupInstagram: @dysgraphiaconsultantTwitter:  @CheriDottererCheri's LinkedIn Page           

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 43:13


    Infographic of the EMPOWER program:www.otgraphically.com/empowerCommunity-based programs that are well-established:The ArcEaster SealsConnect with Amy: amycastagnino@gmail.comConnect with Katie: katie@otgraphically.comSee updates from OT Graphically on Instagram @otgraphically

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 34:35


    The Journey of OT & Telehealth with Dr. Jana Cason

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2020 39:17


    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)

    Assessing & Supporting Cultural Competence with Dr. Melanie Merrill

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 55:24


    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

    Racial Microaggressions & the Role of Occupational Therapy Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 22:07


    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.

    Racial Microaggressions & the Role of Occupational Therapy Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 59:33


    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.

    Self-Management & Wrist Fracture with Dr. Brocha Stern

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 34:52


    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

    The Mission & Person Behind this Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 7:47


    Books mentioned:Blue Mind by Wallace J. Nichols1000 Awesome Things by Neil Pasricha Connect with me at OT GraphicallyInstagramWebsiteFacebookTwitter

    OT Digest Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 0:39


    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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