When we think about context, the environment often comes to mind first. However, the personal context is also another thing that we should consider for our clients. In the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF-4), context is “a broad construct defined as the environmental and personal factors specific to each client (person, group, population) that influence … Read more
The following is the case between AOTA and NBCOT in 1998. It is a very interesting read as many are not aware of this case between the two major occupational therapy organizations in the US. The gist of it is that AOTA separated some of its responsibilities for what we know the NBCOT is responsible … Read more
The Flexner Report had a large influence on the course of healthcare in the US despite being over 100 years old. In the early 1900s, education for physicians was less standardized. There were many for-profit schools with much lacking uniformity. Physicians in the 19th century attained their medical education in 3 possible systems: apprenticeship, proprietary schools … Read more
The profession of occupational therapy was influenced by the Moral Treatment movement in the second half of the 19th century and the Arts and Crafts Movement. Moral treatment was also called moral therapy in the domain of mental health and a form of psychotherapy, this was the belief that people should be treated with compassion, kindness, … Read more
There are 4 parts to Medicare: Part A, Part B, Part C, and Part D. Part A (Hospital Insurance) Admitted starts with the letter A, as in admitted to the hospital, SNF, etc. Inpatient hospital care Skilled nursing facility care Hospice care Home health care Part B (Medical Insurance) Benefits starts with the letter B, … Read more
You probably already know that the US healthcare system spends and burns through a lot of money. But just how is it funded in the first place? Does the president simply just write a check out for $X trillion of dollars? Or is it there that goes more into this? After reading this article, you … Read more
Quotations are often misused in APA format, and for good reason – there are very specific rules. Here is a simple cheatsheet for you to use quotations and to cite them for your academic work and research capstone based on the APA format. Short Quotes A quote is considered a short quote it if contains less … Read more
On social media and even in studies of other healthcare workers, imposter syndrome often comes up as a subject. This is common for new grads who are first practicing as occupational therapists, for those who change settings, or even those who may have several years of experience under them. The word imposter has negative connotation … Read more
Introduction Patients have two options when it comes to transferring onto a commode, say from a bed. They can either go towards their strong side or their weaker side. Intuitively, you may think it’s best to transfer onto their stronger side and patients often would think this as well. But when it comes to toileting, … Read more
This article features the most common kinds of apraxia associated with occupational therapy, prognosis, and treatment. About Apraxia Apraxia is a neurological disorder that is characterized by the loss of the ability to carry out skilled movements. There is usually no loss of motivation or physical ability to perform these movements. Dyspraxia is a mild … Read more