At the beginning of your journey into occupational therapy (whether you are a student or new grad OT practitioner), it can be challenging to quantify the levels of assistance your patient is requiring within their activities of daily living (ADLs). You might be able to provide a wordy explanation about how much assistance your patient […]
Chronic pain is more prevalent now than ever before, making us wonder, “What is occupational therapy’s role in chronic pain?” It is no secret that chronic pain is a complex condition which can make many OTs feel daunted about assessing and treating chronic pain in their work setting. It is estimated that globally 20% of […]
There are many new and interesting emerging practice areas in occupational therapy that help to meet the constantly evolving needs of society. Our field is always evolving in order to stay relevant in the modern world and to provide services appropriate to our current world challenges. This article will explore the following four emerging practice […]
No one likes to readily admit if they are having bladder incontinence problems. For many, it is viewed as a shameful and taboo topic and it can be hard to know who to turn to for help in this department. It is commonly known that occupational therapists target the ADL of toileting. It is less […]
Are you an occupational therapy student or new adult-based OT looking for the most useful occupational therapy home safety tips and/or home assessment information? We’ve created this handy guide just for you to help you educate and keep your patients/clients safe at home. Occupational therapists are often considered the “go-to” professionals when it comes to […]
Do we really need to know the types of grasp patterns? In our day–to-day lives, we pick up and handle a variety of items without having to think about what grasp or pinch to use. Imagine if we had to reach for our hairbrush and think, “activate cylindrical grasp!” However, when your patient or client […]
Everyone knows that occupational therapists assist with improving independence in activities of daily living (ADLs), but not everyone understands the large role that occupational therapists have in toileting. I remember when I was first qualified, I knew that toileting was within the scope of occupational therapy, but incorrectly believed that it wasn’t as important as […]
As OTs, we love to engage our patients in meaningful and functional activities, and as a result, treating intubated patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) can be challenging. We are creative thinkers, for sure, but every now and then we need a bit of guidance to brainstorm creative solutions for challenging circumstances, like a […]
Every occupational therapist’s career starts as a new graduate with some trepidation about their first job. We thought it would be helpful to create a cheat sheet for all the new occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants working with adults to be able to reference on the job and feel more confident. You can keep […]
As occupational therapy students, we all learn about the different therapeutic approaches that can be used, and the compensatory approach as well as the remedial approach in occupational therapy are ones that are learned and then often applied once we’re practicing OTs. If you feel that you do not fully understand what the remedial approach […]