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Stress and Its Impact on the Body
December 19, 2012
What is stress and how does it impact our body? Read More
Acute Care, Community and Home Health Mental Health, Health and Wellness
Dealing with Challenging Behaviors in Clients with Dementia
December 14, 2012
How do you deal with challenging behaviors in this population and is the nursing staff responsive to your suggestions? Read More
Cognition and Executive Function
Reimbursement for Animal Assisted Therapy
December 12, 2012
Do you have any tips for getting reimbursed for animal assisted therapy? Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities
Screening for Depression in an Acute Care Setting
November 28, 2012
What depression screening tool would you recommend using in an acute setting post-stroke? Read More
Gerontology and Aging
Difference Between Switches for Driving Vs. Other Devices
November 27, 2012
What are the differences between switches for driving and those for other devices? Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Acute Care, Community and Home Health
A Matter of Balance Program Overview
November 14, 2012
What is A Matter of Balance Program? How do you become a Master Trainer? How can I integrate it into my occupational therapy practice? Read More
Gerontology and Aging
Financing for Assistive Technology for Seniors
November 6, 2012
What financing is available for assistive technology for seniors? Read More
Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications Gerontology and Aging Acute Care, Community and Home Health
Self-awareness and Goal Setting Important Executive Functions of the Frontal Lobe
October 30, 2012
Why are self-awareness and goal setting key components of executive functioning in traumatic brain injury? Read More
Cognition and Executive Function Acute Care, Community and Home Health
Motor and Sensory Preparation for Handwriting Activiites
October 25, 2012
Do you encourage movement activities in the classroom in order to prepare students for fine motor writing tasks? Read More
Early Intervention and School-Based Pediatrics
Protocol for Becoming An Orientation Specialist
October 16, 2012
How do you become an "Orientation Specialist" to treat vision impairments? Read More
Vision
Replacing Pediatric Seating
October 9, 2012
How often can we replace pediatric seating systems? Read More
Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility Pediatrics
Follow-up Treatment Schedule for Pediatric Seating
October 9, 2012
How often do you follow-up with a pediatric client after a seating evaluation? Read More
Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility Pediatrics Assistive Technology and Environmental Modifications
Training Clients in Passive ROM Techniques for Tendon Injuries
September 25, 2012
Can a client be trained in passive ROM and "place and hold" techniques such as Duran's protocol and perform this independently at home? Read More
Special Equipment Used with Disabled During Aquatic Therapy
September 18, 2012
Do you use special lifts or equipment in the pool to help disabled clients? Read More
Pediatrics
Balancing Activity and Rest During Cancer Rehabilitation
September 4, 2012
How can occupational therapists teach clients, in cancer rehabilitation, to balance rest with activities? Read More
Sensory Smart Classrooms
August 28, 2012
Have you found that schools and teachers are receptive to "sensory smart" classroom techniques that allow opportunities for movement and sensory stimulation throughout the day? Read More
Early Intervention and School-Based
Importance of Caregiver Training Sessions in Transition of Care
August 22, 2012
Why it is important for the patient to be present during the caregiver training sessions? Read More
Gerontology and Aging Acute Care, Community and Home Health
Important Factors in Promoting Fracture Healing
August 21, 2012
What are some important factors in promoting fracture healing? Read More
Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics
Close Packed Position for Distal Radius Fractures
August 21, 2012
What is the "close-packed" position for wrist (radiocarpal) fractures? Read More
Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics
Burn Support Groups
August 16, 2012
Do you have any support groups at the hospital for burn patients and their families? Read More
Neurological and Physical Disabilities