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Reading one research article can be a relaxing experience. You are gaining knowledge and learning ways to implement the research outcomes in your occupational therapy practice. But, when you have multiple articles to read or if you had a long day at work, the thought of reading a 20-page research study is not particularly appealing. …
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Occupational Engagement and Occupational Balance: Research to Define the Role of Occupational Therapy Each profession has carved out a role with the mental health of their clients. What is occupational therapy’s role? As occupational therapy practitioners, our role is to ensure that we are engaging our clients in meaningful occupations as part of the recovery …
What a week! This week has been a whirlwind. Today it hit me that we are less than 3 months away from 2021! It goes without saying that is a countdown that everyone can stand behind. Occupational therapy University Occupational Therapy Program welcomes the Princess Royal—file this under fun. WFOT Guide to World Occupational Therapy …
With reading, September was a month where my horizons were expanded. September was also a month where I let my book clubs lead the way with my reading choices. I have been trying to consistently expand the genres I read to learn new things that I can apply to occupational therapy practice and in general. …
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Hello October! This was a great week of stories in occupational therapy, research, and in general. As I came across some stories, there was a certain level of incredulity, especially in the area of research…which rarely happens! Here is what I came across this week: Occupational Therapy Online Placements: Student Experience on Placement During Summer …
The skills needed to be successful in occupational therapy fieldwork is more important than ever. Researchers study the skills needed to be successful with this important clinical component of being an occupational therapy practitioner.
Thank goodness it is Friday! I hope everyone has good plans to celebrate the fact that it is officially fall! What is there not to like about fall? The weather is pleasant throughout the day. There are a ton of activities to do with family and friends (all which can be modified to maintain social …
Feasibility of telehealth-delivered home safety evaluations for caregivers of clients with dementia.
Out of the mouth of babes: “In 2020, the months of April, May, June, July, and August were like the L, M, N, O, P of the alphabet!” Yes, indeed. While the rest of the summer months have flown by, September has been quite sluggish! But, with fall right around the corner, I am sure …
The other day, I was completing a short article for publication that had about 20+ citations in the document and I had an a-ha moment. One weakness of mine is citing work as I write. I always leave citing for after I finish the written work; and in the end, completing the references using APA …
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