Addressing Driving (without being a driving rehab specialist)
OT Flourish Podcast | Geriatric Occupational Therapy
Release Date: 08/15/2017
How Chaining Techniques Empower Independence in Neuro OT
OT Flourish Podcast | Geriatric Occupational Therapy
In this OT Flourish episode, Mandy Chamberlain and Jessica Miller discuss chaining techniques, mentorship, and tips for boosting patient and therapist confidence during complex transfers.
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Writing Rock Solid OT Goals: The Secret Sauce for Effective Therapy
OT Flourish Podcast | Geriatric Occupational Therapy
Struggling with OT goal writing? In this episode, I explore why goal writing can be so challenging and how to overcome common pitfalls. I'll also give a sneak peek into my upcoming ebook, Mastering OT Goal Writing The Ultimate Guide and Goal Bank for Adult Rehab, launching next week! Key Takeaways EMR Limitations Dont let dropdown menus box you incustomize when possible. Goal Formats Use COAST, SMART, or RHUMBA to fit client needs. Outcome Measures Matter Tie goals to measurable progress with tools like the Caregiver Self-Assessment Questionnaire. Resources Mentioned ebook: Launching...
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FIELDWORK INSIGHTS: OT Secrets to Success w/ Erin Jeffords OTD, MS, OTR/L
OT Flourish Podcast | Geriatric Occupational Therapy
Level II fieldwork is a major milestone in occupational therapy education—both exciting and nerve-wracking. In this episode of the OT Flourish Podcast, Erin Jeffords OTD, MS, OTR/L joins us to share real advice from students who’ve just completed their 12-week rotations. We’ll discuss their biggest challenges, what they wish they had known, and practical tips to help you succeed with confidence. Whether you’re starting fieldwork or mentoring students, this episode is packed with valuable insights! Key Takeaways: How to mentally and emotionally prepare for Level II fieldwork The...
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Turning Research into Results: Evidence-Based Practice in OT
OT Flourish Podcast | Geriatric Occupational Therapy
In this episode, we explore the power of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in occupational therapy. If youve ever felt uncertain about your treatment decisions, EBP is here to guide you. We cover the three core components of EBPresearch evidence, clinical expertise, and client valuesand offer practical tips for integrating EBP into your practice without feeling overwhelmed. Key Takeaways What EBP is and why its essential for confident decision-making. How to balance research, experience, and client values in treatment. Strategies to make EBP easier to implement in your daily routine. Resources ...
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Reviving OT Flourish: Finding Passion & Purpose After the Pause
OT Flourish Podcast | Geriatric Occupational Therapy
Welcome back to the OT Flourish Podcast! After a much-needed pause, I’m so excited to be back behind the mic and reconnecting with this amazing community of occupational therapy practitioners and students working with older adults. In this episode, I share why the podcast took a break, the lessons learned along the way, and what you can expect in this next chapter. Whether you’re a new grad feeling overwhelmed or a seasoned therapist looking for fresh inspiration, this podcast is here to support you with real-life strategies, practical tips, and a whole lot of encouragement as we navigate...
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Let's Talk About Sex (Baby!) and Identity in the Older Adult
OT Flourish Podcast | Geriatric Occupational Therapy
Sex is an ADL! Do you address a client's sexuality or ask how they identify? These are the questions that we must ask ourselves in order to provide client centered care, keeping in mind AOTA’s Vision 2025: “As an inclusive profession, OT maximizes health, well-being and quality of life for all people, populations, and communities, through effective solutions that facilitate participation in everyday living." Guest Devlynn Neu MS OTR/L shares their passion for bringing awareness and unity within the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as helping OT practitioners feel comfortable addressing...
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The Biopsychosocial Model and Occupational Therapy
OT Flourish Podcast | Geriatric Occupational Therapy
The biopsychosocial model and occupational therapy are the perfect match as they both focus on the biological, psychological, and social elements, as well as a person's individual experiences. It is often confused as being a biopsychosocial frame of reference, but it's not, as a model of practice helps organize a clinician's thinking and approach, vs a frame of reference is a tool to guide one's intervention. What I love about this model, is that it really puts the person first - but wait, I know what you are thinking, "I am an OT practitioner and I already do put my...
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The Caregiver Experience From a Personal OTA Perspective
OT Flourish Podcast | Geriatric Occupational Therapy
Caregiving is hard. Listen to the personal story Katherine Ayala OTA, shares about being a caregiver to both her mother and father while finishing up occupational therapy school. Stories like hers give us, as healthcare professionals, a perspective to help us love, forgive, strive and be the best we can be. A special thank you to Katherine for sharing her story. → 3 Key Takeaways Caregiving is a hard role, especially when it isn't a role you have planned. "Balance" is more than difficult to achieve and having family support helps. Caregiving can change...
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PDPM Q & A: Your Questions Answered!
OT Flourish Podcast | Geriatric Occupational Therapy
The Patient Driven Payment System (PDPM) for occupational therapy practitioners in SNFs is a hot topic these days. I get questions about what does PDPM mean for therapy and what is PDPM's impact on therapy services all the time and listen to the stories on how this change of payment systems have impacted services provided and jobs. I was fortunate to be able to get some of your questions answered by Sabrena McCarley MBA-SL, OTR/L, CLIPP, RAC-CT, QCP, who not only presents the webinars for AOTA on PDPM, but eat, breathes and sleeps PDPM because of her positions as the Director of Quality,...
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Promoting OT, Advocating and Marketing Our Distinct Value
OT Flourish Podcast | Geriatric Occupational Therapy
What do we need to do to promote occupational therapy? Do we have to? How do we define occupational therapy and what we "do" for our patients? Brock Cook OT, the host of the occupational therapy podcast, , and I dive into these questions and hash out how OT's distinct value is communicated in healthcare, with out patients, our coworkers and communities. Also, check out all the the occupational therapy podcasts at
info_outlineOccupational therapy practitioners sometimes do not address driving in the general clinical setting. Why? Should we? and how?
Check out the education bomb Kimberly Kearney COTA gives about not only how to address this topic with your patients, but TONS of resources to get you started.
Click here to get the ENTIRE driving for OT reference list PDF
Resources from the Show:
Will help with senior transportation: RidesinSight.org
Practitioner Assessments:
OT-DORA: Occupational Therapy Driver Off-Road Assessment Battery
Client Assessments:
AAA Roadwise Review: A Tool to Help Seniors Drive Safely Longer
Family Assessments:
Driving Decisions Workbook - University of Michigan
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