Meredith Chandler OTR/L
Meredith Chandler OTR/L has been working as an occupational therapist for 7 years, primarily with the adult and geriatric populations in hospital and skilled nursing settings. Her patients have a wide variety of medical conditions including, but not limited to, neurological and cognitive impairments. Additionally, she works as an independent writer and researcher. Over the past 4 years, she has compiled several academic courses, articles, and educational blogs for fellow clinicians and caregivers. Meredith also has experience in conducting international rehabilitation trainings for both pediatric and adult patients/caregivers.
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Evaluation and Intervention of the Client with Parkinson’s Disease
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During recent years, the mental health of healthcare providers (HCP) has been gaining attention as a significant public health issue. Mental health disorders amongst this group of professionals are a major concern because it ultimately puts the health of patients at risk since poor mental health is associated with medical errors and decreased performance (Kim et al., 2018). Furthermore, it contributes to a higher turnover rate which affects healthcare costs by increasing training...
Patients with History of Substance Use: OT and PTs Roles
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Substance use and its accompanying disorders frequently rear their ugly heads in health-care settings, carrying destructive behavior in their wake. Substance use, in the shape of present and former conditions, despite the level of severity, directly impacts patients’ ability to heal and to return to a prior level of function. In many instances, physical and occupational therapists are expected to provide interventions for patients with a medical history of substance use. Such patients...
Neuro-Developmental Treatment and Neurological Disorders
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Neuro-developmental treatment (NDT) also referred to as the Bobath Concept or approach, has been around since the 1940s when it was first developed by Berta and Dr. Karel Bobath. Initially, the Bobaths introduced innovative therapeutic approaches for children with cerebral palsy and adults with hemiplegia.
Today, NDT is widely used in the therapy realm for numerous neurological conditions and has revolutionized hands-on clinical work. Physical and occupational therapists working in...
Understanding and Treating Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Therapist’s Guide to Intervention
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The following course is a detailed, evidence-based review and analysis of current interventions for young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). While pediatric research in this area continues to grow at a steady pace, research pertaining to young adults remains limited; however, this course prepares practitioners by providing an overview of ASD and potential co-occurring disorders that impact function and occupational performance, evaluation tools to create client-centered treatment plans,...
Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT): Current Evidence-Based Practice and Practical Advocacy for Therapy Practitioners
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Neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT), also referred to as the Bobath Concept or approach, has been around since the 1940s when it was first developed by Berta and Dr. Karel Bobath (Bobath Centre, 2021). Initially, the Bobaths introduced innovative therapeutic approaches for children with cerebral palsy and adults with hemiplegia.
Today, NDT is widely used in the therapy realm for numerous neurological conditions and has revolutionized hands-on clinical work....