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The Educators’ Role in Translating Evidence into Practice with Jessica Schmidt
Are you or someone you know working towards recovery and looking for effective ways to break through barriers? In the world of rehabilitation, evidence-based practices are making a significant impact, especially within the field of occupational therapy.
"We really have to take the time as educators to be willing to modify our courses, stay up to date on evidence, and make sure that we're using the best resources that are the most up to date." (17:45) - Jessica
In today’s episode of the No Plateau Podcast, we delve into the integration of evidence-based practice in occupational therapy education and clinical settings from our own perspectives. We tackle the challenges of translating research into practice, including the delay between discovery and implementation and the hurdles we clinicians encounter in keeping abreast of new information. We cover the initiatives we're taking at Concordia University to improve evidence translation, the significance of clinical practice guidelines, and the role we play as fieldwork educators. We also engage in the debate over whether to focus on ADLs or neuroplasticity post-stroke and discuss the use of assessments like the Fugl-Meyer. We recommend the ViaTherapy app as a tool for evidence-based stroke rehabilitation, sharing our insights and experiences with it.
"You can't get your arm and hand back if it's seven months, nine months, two years later; you missed a window. So focus on what matters the most, which is neuroplasticity." (24:25) - Henry
In This Episode
Our Guest
Jessica Schmidt, OTR/L is an assistant professor of occupational therapy at Concordia University of Wisconsin. She earned her master's from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and her post-professional doctorate in occupational therapy from Rocky Mountain University School of Health Professions. She is a member of ACRM, AOTA, and WOTA. In clinical practice, Jessica specialized in treating adult neurological patients in acute care and inpatient rehabilitation settings. She is passionate about evidence-based practice, helping translate research into the clinic, and preventing healthcare worker burnout.
Resources & Links
- Saebo’s Stroke Caregiver Support Group
- Saebo’s Stroke Survivor Support Group
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Are you or someone you know working towards recovery and looking for effective ways to break through barriers? In the world of rehabilitation, evidence-based practices are making a significant impact, especially within the field of occupational therapy.
"We really have to take the time as educators to be willing to modify our courses, stay up to date on evidence, and make sure that we're using the best resources that are the most up to date." (17:45) - Jessica
In today’s episode of the No Plateau Podcast, we delve into the integration of evidence-based practice in occupational therapy education and clinical settings from our own perspectives. We tackle the challenges of translating research into practice, including the delay between discovery and implementation and the hurdles we clinicians encounter in keeping abreast of new information. We cover the initiatives we're taking at Concordia University to improve evidence translation, the significance of clinical practice guidelines, and the role we play as fieldwork educators. We also engage in the debate over whether to focus on ADLs or neuroplasticity post-stroke and discuss the use of assessments like the Fugl-Meyer. We recommend the ViaTherapy app as a tool for evidence-based stroke rehabilitation, sharing our insights and experiences with it.
"You can't get your arm and hand back if it's seven months, nine months, two years later; you missed a window. So focus on what matters the most, which is neuroplasticity." (24:25) - Henry
In This Episode
Our Guest
Jessica Schmidt, OTR/L is an assistant professor of occupational therapy at Concordia University of Wisconsin. She earned her master's from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and her post-professional doctorate in occupational therapy from Rocky Mountain University School of Health Professions. She is a member of ACRM, AOTA, and WOTA. In clinical practice, Jessica specialized in treating adult neurological patients in acute care and inpatient rehabilitation settings. She is passionate about evidence-based practice, helping translate research into the clinic, and preventing healthcare worker burnout.
Resources & Links
- Saebo’s Stroke Caregiver Support Group
- Saebo’s Stroke Survivor Support Group