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 […]
If you’ve landed on this article, you may have Googled something along the lines of “Occupational therapist Burnout,” or “Occupational therapy burnout.” If this is the case, you’re probably feeling the “burn” of the stressful demands of our career field as well as the healthcare system in general. You aren’t alone: burnout in the occupational […]
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 […]
Wondering what a day in the life is like as an OT student? We’re excited to feature a Day in the Life of an OT Student, written by Sarah Johnson, back when she was in OT school. Thank you so much, Sarah, for sharing your OT school experiences! To learn more about Sarah’s current role […]
The medical field is well-known for its lingo. It’s often said that patients’ chart notes look something like alphabet soup, even to those who are familiar with such terminology. It can make things even more difficult when occupational therapy medical abbreviations (and medical abbreviations in general!) enter the mix. We learn a whole laundry list […]
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 […]
Depending on the severity of the case, burns can be the root of all-encompassing disruption in a person’s life. We’re talking about physical, emotional, and psychological trauma that can last a person’s lifetime. Burns can also exacerbate other comorbidities that patients may have been living with prior to their newly acquired injuries. Burn injuries can […]