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.

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Article links:

https://journals.sagepub.com/topic/collections-sat/sat-3/sat

Webinar Link: 

https://bostonu.zoom.us/rec/share/2Tl-6bRXK7RWIveDK5yjDN_pbpCsSjzKl4Bl-xi5jZBkKm00QIX--UEiCc_FKuKR.nI1luoP5kqWuc9cD?startTime=1683214349000 Passcode: qXK!Jc!3

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. 

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AJOT Homepage: https://research.aota.org/ajot

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.    

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Previous guidelines available in AOTA store: https://myaota.aota.org/shop_aota/product/900386?_ga=2.131410575.164824537.1683567977-2097165767.1609778166

WVU TBI Services Program: https://tbi.cedwvu.org/

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. 

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Additional Resources:

 AOTA Quality Page

AOTA Practice Guidelines

The Early Childhood Coaching Handbook

IHI Website

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 Practices for Occupational Therapy in Schools

Interventions to Improve Children’s Academic Participation: A Systematic Review

Special Interest Section Student Internship Program

AOTA Sensory Integration and Processing SIS Mentorship Program

AOTA LaunchPad  

AOTA Career Fair

Email Sue: [email protected]

Email Krysti: [email protected]

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.

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https://www.readytolearnandplay.com/

Email Amanda and Erin: [email protected]

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. 

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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.

Contact Hour Survey

Slagle

Neurodiversity Strengths Checklist

BASC behavior assessment

AIR Self-determination

NY times article detailing how physicians prefer patients without disabilities

What is Disability Justice?

Self-advocates on social media

Path Program

PINE program

Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism

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. 

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AOTA 988 clinical topic

Connecting OT and 988 infographic

Opportunities for Practitioners to collaborate in shaping mental health policy and practice to support the 988 initiative

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

National Alliance on Mental Illness

Addressing Mental Health in non Psychiatric Settings

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 well-being for patients and caregivers. 

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AJOT Homepage

Systematic Review Brief

Family Caregiver Alliance Website

AARP Caregiving Resources