OT and Cognition: Are We Limiting Our Scope of Practice? The Utilization of Cognitive Assessments Across a Health Care Campus Setting

2021 ◽  
Vol 75 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 7512520384p1-7512520384p1
Author(s):  
Amanda J. Blattman ◽  
Sara Stephenson
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Cognitive Impairments ◽  
Screening Tools ◽  
Scope Of Practice ◽  
Cognitive Assessments ◽  
Neurological Event ◽  
Primary Author

Abstract Date Presented 04/22/21 OTs are trained to identify cognitive impairments in individuals diagnosed with specific diseases or who have sustained injuries or experienced a neurological event such as stroke. However, the presenters’ research demonstrates that OTs are underutilizing formal cognitive assessments and more often relying on observations and screening tools. Presenters discuss survey findings, setting influences, and potential solutions for OTs to increase the use of cognitive assessments in practice. Primary Author and Speaker: Amanda J. Blattman Contributing Authors: Jacqueline Schechter, Anne Spence, Susan S. Hayashi, Kara Sauerburger, Molly Houdeshell, Jennifer Henry, Judith Lieu, Robert Hayashi, and Allison King

scholarly journals “This Is the Result of Something Else”: Experiences of Men That Abused Drugs and Had Experienced Childhood Trauma

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 155798832110093
Author(s):  
Margret Torshamar Georgsdottir ◽  
Sigrun Sigurdardottir ◽  
Hrafnhildur Gunnthorsdottir
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Childhood Trauma ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Psychological Trauma ◽  
Screening Tools ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Coping Mechanism ◽  
Addictive Behaviors ◽  
Abused Drugs

Drug abuse is a serious public health issue that may have irreversible consequences. Research has revealed that childhood psychological trauma can promote addictive behaviors in adulthood and that drugs are often used as a coping mechanism. Men are less likely to report trauma and seek help than women. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the experience of men in Iceland who have abused drugs and experienced childhood psychological trauma, to increase knowledge and deepen the understanding of trauma and addiction. Participants were seven men who had both experienced childhood trauma and had a history of drug abuse. Two interviews were conducted with each participant. The main findings suggest that participants abused drugs as a coping mechanism due to the trauma experienced in childhood. For some participants, seeking companionship was a key component of their drug use. Participants were mostly dissatisfied with treatment resources in Iceland; waiting lists were long and too much focus was on religion. Five main themes were identified: emotional impact, self-medication for pain, gender expectations, impermanence of thoughts, and loss of a sense of wholeness. Increased societal and professional awareness of the linkage between trauma and drug abuse is needed, as are additional resources specific to men who have experienced childhood trauma and drug abuse. It is important to integrate trauma focused services into health-care settings to educate health-care professionals on trauma and the consequences thereof, in addition to utilizing screening tools such as the Adverse Childhood Experience Questionnaire for those seeking assistance.

Mapping end-of-life and anticipatory medications in palliative care patients using a longitudinal general practice database

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
H. Khalil ◽  
M. Garett ◽  
A. Byrne ◽  
P. Poon ◽  
K. Gardner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
General Practice ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Nurse Practitioners ◽  
Hospital Admissions ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Screening Tools ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Stakeholder Consultation

Abstract Objective End-of-life and anticipatory medications (AMs) have been widely used in various health care settings for people approaching end-of-life. Lack of access to medications at times of need may result in unnecessary hospital admissions and increased patient and family distress in managing palliative care at home. The study aimed to map the use of end-of-life and AM in a cohort of palliative care patients through the use of the Population Level Analysis and Reporting Data Space and to discuss the results through stakeholder consultation of the relevant organizations. Methods A retrospective observational cohort study of 799 palliative care patients in 25 Australian general practice health records with a palliative care referral was undertaken over a period of 10 years. This was followed by stakeholders’ consultation with palliative care nurse practitioners and general practitioners who have palliative care patients. Results End-of-life and AM prescribing have been increasing over the recent years. Only a small percentage (13.5%) of palliative care patients received medications through general practice. Stakeholders’ consultation on AM prescribing showed that there is confusion about identifying patients needing medications for end-of-life and mixed knowledge about palliative care referral pathways. Significance of results Improved knowledge and information around referral pathways enabling access to palliative care services for general practice patients and their caregivers are needed. Similarly, the increased utility of screening tools to identify patients with palliative care needs may be useful for health care practitioners to ensure timely care is provided.

Student Perceptions of OT Course in Animal-Assisted Therapy for Health Professionals

2021 ◽  
Vol 75 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 7512505205p1-7512505205p1
Author(s):  
Petrina Talbot ◽  
Pamela Linden
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Animal Assisted Therapy ◽  
Scope Of Practice ◽  
Multimodal Learning ◽  
Course Content ◽  
Area Of Interest ◽  
First Time ◽  
Primary Author

Abstract Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore graduate OT student perspectives on an animal-assisted therapy (AAT) course elective offered for the first time. A semistructured focus group captured student perceptions of course content, pedagogy, experiential activities, and assignments. Given that AAT is a growing area of interest among OT practitioners and falls within the OT scope of practice, AAT coursework should be integrated into OT curricula through multimodal learning methods. Primary Author and Speaker: Petrina Talbot, AIM Services, Inc., Port Jefferson, NY, USA Additional Authors and Speakers: Pamela Linden

The Distinct Value of OT: Examination of Person-Centered Care in Practice

2021 ◽  
Vol 75 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 7512510251p1-7512510251p1
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Jayne Braun ◽  
Erin Casey Phillips ◽  
Hannah Corner ◽  
Shayla Murphy ◽  
Alayna Pullara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Person Centered Care ◽  
Centered Care ◽  
Person Centered Approach ◽  
Primary Author

Abstract Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations. Health care is shifting from volume to value, and there is a need to define the distinct value of services. OT is founded on the principles of person-centered care, and the intentional use of these strategies must be part of evidence-based outcomes in order to solidify the value of OT services. This study examined the use of person-centered care in clinical practice, and results were used to develop capacity-building strategies for implementation of a person-centered approach. Primary Author and Speaker: Elizabeth Jayne Braun Additional Authors and Speakers: Erin Casey Phillips, Hannah Corner Contributing Authors: Shayla Murphy, Alayna Pullara, and Nathan Kies

scholarly journals The management of infant developmental needs by community nurses - Part 2: The development of guidelines for the support of community nurses in the management of infant developmental needs

Curationis ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Leech ◽  
N.C. Van Wyk ◽  
C.J.E. Uys
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Scientific Information ◽  
Scope Of Practice ◽  
Developmental Needs ◽  
Developmental Care ◽  
Health Care Clinics ◽  
Research Findings

In the previous article, the author described, according to the scope of practice of registered nurses, the responsibilities oi community nurses with regard to the management of infant developmental needs in primary health care clinics in South Africa. In this article, the focus is on the development of guidelines for the support of community nurses in fulfilling these responsibilities. Before the development of the guidelines is addressed, a brief overview of the background of the study, assumptions of the researcher and the methodology of the study is given. The development of the set of guidelines (DEFINE HOPE) is set against the background of the drive to improve the quality of developmental care for infants and their families. As guidelines help to translate scientific information into statements, it could be valuable to community nurses to improve their delivery of developmental care. To gather evidence for the formulation of the guidelines, the researcher utilised the themes identified during the analysis process in phase one of the research; investigated research articles; and compared findings and recommendations of the articles with the research findings obtained in phase one. In addition to the research findings and literature review, a focus group (health care professionals represented in the case study), was utilised to assist with the final development and validation of the guidelines. The researcher adapted a number of desirable attributes for guidelines, which are indicated in the literature, to compile the criteria for validation of the guidelines. In conclusion, guidelines are necessary to support community nurses in finding “best practice” within their scope of practice to ensure higher quality of developmental care to families with infants 0-2 years.

scholarly journals Communication and cognitive impairments and health care decision making in MND: A narrative review

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 1182-1192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Camille Paynter ◽  
Madeline Cruice ◽  
Susan Mathers ◽  
Heidi Gregory ◽  
Adam P. Vogel
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Cognitive Impairments ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Health Care Decision ◽  
Care Decision

scholarly journals Validity of Computer Based Administration of Cognitive Assessments compared to Traditional Paper-based Administration

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siao Ye ◽  
Brian Ko ◽  
Huy Phi ◽  
David Eagleman ◽  
Benjamin Flores ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neuropsychological Testing ◽  
Verbal Learning ◽  
Screening Tools ◽  
Cognitive Assessments ◽  
Saint Louis ◽  
Saint Louis University ◽  
Stroop Color Word Test ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Highly Correlated ◽  
Composite Scores

Traditional pen and paper based neuropsychological tests (NPT) for cognition assessment have several challenges limiting their use. They are time consuming, expensive, and require highly trained specialists to administer. This leads to testing being available to only a small portion of the population and often with wait times of several months. In clinical practice, we have found results tend not to be integrated effectively into assessment and plans of the ordering provider. Here we compared several tests using BrainCheck (BC), a computer-based NPT battery, to traditional paper-based NPT, by evaluating individual tests as well as comparing composite scores to scores on traditional screening tools. 26 volunteers took both paper-based tests and BC. We found scores of four assessments (Ravens Matrix, Digit Symbol Modulation, Stroop Color Word Test and Trails Making A&B Test) were highly correlated. The Balance Examination and Immediate/Delayed Hopkins Verbal Learning, however, were not correlated. The BC composite score was correlated to results of the Saint Louis University Mental Status (SLUMS) exam [1], the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) [2], and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). Our results suggest BC may offer a computer-based avenue to address the gap between basic screening and formal neuropsychological testing.

Interdisciplinary Examination of Pain Curriculum at a Health Profession University

2021 ◽  
Vol 75 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 7512505086p1-7512505086p1
Author(s):  
Lauren Grasenick ◽  
Alee Leteria ◽  
Kristina Zanayed ◽  
Susanne Higgins
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Health Profession ◽  
Pain Education ◽  
Entry Level ◽  
Opioid Crisis ◽  
Primary Author

Abstract Date Presented 04/12/21 OTs and other health care professionals learn about assessment and intervention for pain in their entry level educational programs. The aim of this study was to identifying gaps and strengths in interdisciplinary health profession curricula as it relates to pain and subsequently the opioid crisis. Participants completed a survey and a focus group. Results show a mutual desire among faculty and students to implement additional pain education. Primary Author and Speaker: Lauren Grasenick Contributing Authors: Abigail Herman, Mairead Gormley, Erica Di Meo, Jessica Leonard

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