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  • Pusher Syndrome
    Inside the Episode
    In this episode, Natalie and Jessica review the etiology of Pusher Syndrome, useful assessment tools, and treatment techniques for managing this complex condition.
     
    References:
    Baccini, M., Paci, M., Nannetti, L., Biricolti, C. & Rinaldi, L. Scale for Contraversive Pushing: Cutoff Scores for Diagnosing “Pushing Behavior” and Construct Validity. Physical Therapy Journal of the American Physical Therapy Association, 2008: 88: 947-955.
    Benaim, C., Perennou, D., Villy, J., Rousseaux, M., Pelissier, J.  Validation of a Standardized Assessment of Postural Control in Stroke Patients: THe Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke Patients.  Stroke, 1999: 30: 1862-1868
    “Can States of Consciousness be Mapped in the Brain?” (2016). Retrieved from http://thebrain.mcgill.ca/flash/i/i_12/i_12_cr/i_12_cr_con/i_12_cr_con.html
    Carr, J. & Shepherd, R.B. New Aspects for the Physiotherapy of Pushing Behavior. NeuroRehabilitation, 2005; 20: 343-345.
    Clark, E., Hill, K., & Punt, T. Responsiveness of 2 Scales to Evaluate Lateropulsion or Pusher Syndrome Recovery After Stroke. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2012; 93:149-155.
    Danells, CJ. Poststroke Pushing: Natural History and Relationship to Motor and Functional Recovery. AHA Journals, 2004; 35:2873-2878.
    Dougherty, P. (n.d.). Somatosensory Processes. Retrieved from: http://neuroscience.uth.tmc.edu/s2/chapter05.html
    Karnath, H., Broetz, D. Understanding and Treating “Pusher Syndrome”. PHYS THER, 2003; 83:1119-1125.
    Karnath, H. Pusher Syndrome- A frequent but little known disturbance of body orientation perception. Journal of Neurology. 2007; 254:514-424.
    Roberston, S. (2016, July 21). What Does the Thalamus Do? Retrieved from http://www.news-medical.net/health/What-does-the-Thalamus-do.aspx
    Resources:
    Scale for Contraversive Pushing
    Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke
    37 min
  • Medicare Reimbursement Updates 2019
    Inside the Episode

    This episode is eligible for continuing education credit through AOTA!

    We talk with Sabrena McCarley to clarify confusion around several recent reimbursement changes that apply to Medicare recipients, particularly in skilled nursing facilities. We discuss changes to the role of occupational therapy students in the delivery of services, changes in the use of G-codes, and changes in reimbursement models. We also talk about strategies for managing the challenges with some of these changes in clinical practice.

     

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    Resources:

    Medicare Patient-Driven Payment Model Details

    AOTA update on students in hospitals

    AOTA Membership webinar to explain PDPM

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  • Universal Design and Parenting with a Disability
    Inside the Episode

    We talk with Sarah and Scott Pruett, owners of a universal design and home modifications non-profit company. We discuss issues in universal design and home and community accessibility. Scott also shares his personal experiences in problem-solving his role as a new parent with a disability.

     

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    Resources:

    Sarah and Scott’s company: https://universaldesign.org

    Parenting resource

    Why universal design?

    Relationship between housing and health

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  • Partial Hospitalization Programs
    Inside the Episode

    Happy new year, and welcome to season 5! We start off the new season by interviewing Erin Bachler, Stephanie Moon, and Katelynn Krause about work they did to better understand the structure and content of Partial Hospitalization Programs as a setting for delivery mental health services.

     

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  • SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

    Glass Half Full now offers AOTA continuing education! Get 20% off your first course with the code: GETSTARTED20

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    Once you listen to the episode, be sure to log on and complete the quiz and course evaluation. WE WANT YOUR EVALUATIONS! Help us figure out how to continuously improve our content and procedures.

     

    The following episodes are eligible for credit:

    Season 1:

    Pusher syndrome

    Regulations: G-Codes and Evaluation Codes

    Sensory Integration

    Diabetes Management

    Employment Training

    Infant-Driven Feeding

     

    Season 2:

    Lymphedema Management

    Behavior Management Following TBI

    Bowel and Bladder Management Following SCI

     

    Season 3:

    Cancer and Cognition

    Reading Research

    Unilateral Neglect

    Ostomy Care

     

    Season 4:

    Sleep and Delirium

    Maternal Health

    Self Advocacy

    Family-Guided Routines

    Gender Dysphoria

    Occupation-Centered Dementia Care

     

     

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  • Creating a Diverse Workforce
    Inside the Episode

    We are excited to present our season finale, featuring 3 separate guest speakers, each sharing their work to create a more diverse OT workforce. Arameh Anvarizadeh discusses the work being done by the Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity; Jonette Ishmael shares her experience implementing an outreach and mentorship program within her OT program; and Arielle Villanueva shares her experience supporting international students in an OT program.

     

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    Resources:

    Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity

    1 hr 7 min
  • Occupation-based Dementia Care
    Inside the Episode

    Jess and Natalie talk with Lynn Chatfield, Mary Beth Bisinger, and Danielle Norris about ways to incorporate occupation in occupational therapy for older adults with dementia. We discuss the dementia process, assessment approaches, and client-centered interventions appropriate for different levels of function.

     

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    Resources:

    Dementia article

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  • Promoting Participation After Sexual Trauma
    Inside the Episode

    Jess and Natalie talk with Kathryn Ellis about OT’s role in promoting participation following sexual trauma.

     

    References:

    Haines, S. (2007)Healing Sex: A mind-body approach to healing sexual trauma. San Francisco, California: Cleis Press.

    Sakellariou, D., & Algado, S. (2006). Sexuality and disability: A case of occupational injustice. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 69(2), 69–76.

     

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    Resources:

    Kathryn’s website 

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