AOTA's Occupational Therapy Channel

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. 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=Ready to Learn and Play Additional Resources: https://www.readytolearnandplay.com/ Email Amanda and Erin: [email protected]

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 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.  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=988 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.  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=Caregivers AJOT Homepage Systematic Review Brief Family Caregiver Alliance Website AARP Caregiving Resources

On Today's episode, we speak with Kelsey Berg, Clinical Operations Manager at Evolent Health (formerly Magellan Health), and Gina Braswell, Senior Manager of Provider Relations at Evolent Health (formerly 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.  


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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=Advocacy Additional Resources:  congress.gov AOTPAC aota.org/takeaction email [email protected] with advocacy related questions

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_evidence_copy?PODCAST=Covid-19 Living Guideline Additional Resources: WHO Living Guideline Long Covid Alliance Long Covid Physio

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?PODCAST=Patient Reported Outcome Measures Additional resources: Health Measures Site: https://www.healthmeasures.net/search-view-measures PROMIS Health Organization: https://www.promishealth.org/ AJOT Article: https://research.aota.org/ajot/article/76/2/7602090010/23200/Clinical-Potential-of-Patient-Reported-Outcome?searchresult=1

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.