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2024 State of OT Therapies Guide

Occupational Therapy, OT, State of the Profession

Occupational Therapists: Survey Insights from the State of the Profession Guide

By Mehreen Rizvi | October 22, 2024

Here’s a snapshot from our 2024 State of the Therapies Guide: Insights from the Rehabilitation Professionals. Occupational therapists help patients gain independence by practicing self-care skills. They often work with... Read more

breast cancer rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy, OT
Breast Cancer Rehabilitation: Strategies for Survivors
By Mehreen Rizvi | October 1, 2024
Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent forms of cancer worldwide, affecting millions of individuals each year. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), in 2020, the United... Read more
LGBTQ, Occupational Therapy, OT
Caring for LGBTQ Individuals in Occupational Therapy
By Tasha Holmes, MOT, OTR/L, BCP | June 5, 2024
Occupational therapy encompasses a holistic approach to healthcare. In 1973, a pivotal moment occurred in the history of mental health diagnosis: homosexuality was removed from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual... Read more
Category_Community, children, Evidence-based practice, Occupational Therapy, OT
Evidence-Based OT Interventions for Children with Developmental Delays
By Tasha Holmes, MOT, OTR/L, BCP | May 16, 2024
Children with developmental delays can require occupational therapy (OT) interventions. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 1 in 6 children in the United States have a developmental delay. Developmental... Read more
Category_Community, Children with Autism, Occupational Therapy, OT, Sensory Integration, Sensory Integration for Children with Autism
Sensory Integration for Children with Autism: An Occupational Therapy Perspective
By Mehreen Rizvi | May 16, 2024
Occupational therapists strive to provide evidence-based practice to children with autism. How occupational therapists are changing the field of treating autism in children For this ideal to become a reality,... Read more
antibiotics, Occupational Therapy, OT
Antibiotic Stewardship for Occupational Therapists
By Tasha Holmes, MOT, OTR/L, BCP | May 13, 2024
Antibiotic stewardship refers to coordinated efforts to optimize the benefits of antibiotic use. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), antimicrobial resistance is the leading threat to world health.... Read more
Category_Community, Occupational Therapy, OT, technology
Occupational Therapy Continuing Education: The New Role of Technology
By Mehreen Rizvi | May 4, 2024
Let's explore the exciting ways technology can transform Occupational Therapy CE. About 82.9% of clients report satisfaction with how occupational therapists use digital assistive technology (DAT) during their sessions. But... Read more
Bipolar Disorders, Category_Community, Occupational Therapy, OT
Occupational Therapy Treatment for Bipolar Disorders: Options and Interventions
By Mehreen Rizvi | May 2, 2024
Occupational therapists may provide education and support to family members and caregivers of clients with bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder encompasses a spectrum of mood disorders, including bipolar I, bipolar II,... Read more
knee mri, knee pain, knee rehab, Occupational Therapy, OT
How to Read a Knee MRI: An OT's Perspective
By Tasha Holmes, MOT, OTR/L, BCP. | April 24, 2024
Knee injuries can affect any age group. Knee injuries encompass a wide spectrum of trauma and conditions affecting one of the body's most intricate joints. Ranging from mild strains to... Read more
Category_Community, Occupational Therapy, OT, stroke patients, stroke rehab
Occupational Therapy for Stroke Patients
By Jami Cooley | April 20, 2024
Occupational therapy interventions and treatment approaches will differ depending on the type and severity of stroke and the practice setting. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that every... Read more
Category_Community, NBCOT, Occupational Therapy, OT
NBCOT Certification Renewal: Understanding the Rules & Requirements
By Mehreen Rizvi | February 28, 2024
It's the beginning of the NBCOT Certification renewal period for OTRs and COTAs. Read on as we map out how HomeCEU can help you remain Active in Good Standing with... Read more
Category_Community, Communication Problems, Occupational Therapy, OT, post stroke
Communication Problems After Stroke: How Occupational Therapy Can Help
By Mehreen Rizvi | January 19, 2024
Mitigating Communication Problems After a Stroke. Strokes, or cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), are caused by a disturbance of oxygen and blood flow to the brain. This kills off brain cells, which... Read more
Category_Community, low vision, Occupational Therapy, OT
Occupational Therapy for Low Vision
By Jami Cooley | January 19, 2024
Patients with low vision can experience difficulties with occupational performance. Occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) play a crucial role in improving the lives of individuals with low vision. Low vision is... Read more
caregiver burnout, Category_Community, Occupational Therapy, OT
Overcoming Caregiver Burnout: How OTs Can Help Caregivers of Difficult Children
By Laurie Siegel | January 2, 2024
Healthcare professionals should create a supportive and non-judgmental environment regarding burnout for caregivers. Caregivers providing care for children with challenging behaviors are at a high risk for burnout. Research shows... Read more
Category_Community, ethics, Occupational Therapy, OT
Ethical Decision Making in Occupational Therapy
By Jami Cooley | November 27, 2023
Ethics, or the study of standards of conduct and moral judgment, is part of the branch of philosophy referred to as moral philosophy. The study of ethics includes a “systematic... Read more
Category_Community, Occupational Therapy, OT, telehealth
Choosing a Telehealth Platform
By Jami Cooley | November 23, 2023
Choosing a telehealth platform requires careful consideration. According to Smithsonian Magazine, the first telehealth platform, the Teledactyl, was imagined in 1925 by Hugh Gernsback. While the Teledactyl was never used... Read more
Category_Community, Occupational Therapy, OT, ptsd
Occupational Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress
By Laurie Siegel | October 31, 2023
Occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) are skilled in helping people with PTSD increase functional performance by addressing barriers to occupational performance. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that... Read more
Category_Community, Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain, Occupational Therapy, OT
Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain and the Military
By Tasha Holmes, MOT, OTR/L, BCP | October 23, 2023
Excessive exercise can lead to chronic pain in the musculoskeletal system. The military is known for its intense training and requirement of top physical condition. However, training and conditioning can... Read more
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Category_Community, Occupational Therapy, OT
Managing Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
By Jami Cooley | October 18, 2023
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome occurs when the small passageway that runs the length of the forearm to the palm compresses the median nerve. What is carpal tunnel syndrome? In the United... Read more
aging, Category_Community, Occupational Therapy, older ad, OT
Supporting Aging in Place
By Elizabeth D. DeIuliis, OTD, OTR/L | October 9, 2023
Occupational therapy practitioners have unique training and knowledge to meet the needs of the aging population. The United States Census Bureau reports that Baby Boomers (which generally refers to people... Read more
Category_Community, mental health, Occupational Therapy, OT, otp
School-Based Mental Health Interventions for OTPs
By Jami Cooley | September 27, 2023
Providing mental health services in an academic setting can help support students. Providing mental health services in an academic setting can increase accessibility to services and support the occupation of... Read more
Category_Community, Occupational Therapy, OT, Stroke Survivors
Stroke Survivors, Pain, and the OTP
By Tasha Holmes, MOT, OTR/L, BCP | September 13, 2023
Patients who have survived a stroke often experience pain that must be addressed to improve functional performance. The American Stoke Association says 84% of stroke survivors develop shoulder pain due... Read more
Category_Community, community fitness, Occupational Therapy, OT, OTA
An Occupational Therapist’s Guide to Community Fitness for Older Adults
By Jami Cooley | September 11, 2023
Community fitness and the aging U.S. population. Nearly 10,000 Baby Boomers turn 65 every day. As the U.S. population grows older, access to quality wellness and physical fitness is a... Read more
home health, Occupational Therapy, OT, otp
Occupational Therapy and Home Health Care
By Jami Cooley | August 22, 2023
For occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) who are looking for flexibility, autonomy, and an occupation-based practice, home health care may be an option worth investigating. According to the Centers for Medicare... Read more