Finding free cognitive assessments that are applicable for occupational therapists can be a challenge when you’re in a time crunch or new to the field. As you may have found, inpatient and outpatient rehab settings don’t always have these easily on hand when you’re in need of assessing a patient’s cognition during an evaluation or […]
If you’ve already found your passion for all things vision in OT, it’s time to take a closer look at how you can incorporate vision into your occupational therapy practice. The next step will be to develop your skills assessing patients so you can feel more confident treating within the Occupational Therapy Practice Act and […]
Identifying dementia in its early stages is essential and understanding these signs is key to offering the right kind of support. Early dementia testing isn’t just about getting a diagnosis—it’s about opening doors to timely interventions that can enhance long-term quality of life. From memory lapses that interrupt daily activities to trouble completing simple tasks, […]
Do you love watching movies as much as I do? If so, I am sure you have seen the moment in Hollywood movies, when a person has a car accident or a fall, and magically wakes up from their coma. They are immediately able to form a coherent sentence to their loved one and can […]
At this point, we’ve all (or at least all of us occupational therapy people) heard of the word ‘dexterity’. When we say ‘dexterity,’ or hand dexterity, we’re talking about the fine motor coordination skills required for functional manipulation of objects in a timely manner. If you have any interest in working in hand therapy, this […]
Are you an occupational therapist or OT student wondering if you should use the Barthel Index or Modified Barthel Index with your adult rehab patients? If you’re thinking about using either one of these self-care assessments but you aren’t sure if they are right for you, we’ve got you covered with the basics of each! […]
Patients in the acute care setting are admitted with the goal of medical stability. Occupational therapists provide an important role not only in the physical rehabilitation of the patient while admitted to acute care, but also with providing the recommendations for post-acute care and discharge. OT is especially qualified for making these recommendations, as we […]