Occupational Therapy
Topics:
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Therapeutic Interventions for Cognitive Decline
Cognitive decline has an adverse effect on occupational performance. It hinders a person’s ability to engage in activities…
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Best Practices for Occupational Therapists: Dementia Assessment and Staging
Dementia is a major neurocognitive disorder (NCD) that affects millions of people in the United States (American Psychiatric…
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Introduction to Dementia for Rehab Professionals
Dementia is a neurocognitive disorder (NCD) that affects millions of people in the United States (American Psychiatric Association…
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Occupational Therapy Treatment for Bipolar Disorders: Options and Interventions
Bipolar disorder encompasses a spectrum of mood disorders, including bipolar I, bipolar II, cyclothymic disorder, and other specified…
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How to Read a Knee MRI: An OT’s Perspective
Knee injuries encompass a wide spectrum of trauma and conditions affecting one of the body’s most intricate joints.…
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How Can OTs Help Prevent Falls in Older Adults?
Falls are the leading cause of death and injury among older adults in the United States (U.S.). According…
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Antibiotic Stewardship for Occupational Therapists
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), antimicrobial resistance is the leading threat to world health. As…
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How Occupational Therapists Can Care for the LGBTQ Community
In 1973, a pivotal moment occurred in the history of mental health diagnosis: homosexuality was removed from the…
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Occupational Therapy for Low Vision
Occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) play a crucial role in improving the lives of individuals with low vision. Low…
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Evidence-Based OT Interventions for Children with Developmental Delays
According to the Centers for Disease Control, 1 in 6 children in the United States have a developmental…
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Occupational Therapy for Stroke Patients
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that every 40 seconds, a person in the United States…