MY OT Journey (Jtribe Radio)

Deanna Longo, Stony Brook University

Rebecca Smith, Thomas Jefferson University  

Kaitlyn Jones is an occupational therapist and the Director of Clinical and Community Outreach for Warfighter Engaged, Inc. Warfighter Engaged, Inc. is a non-profit volunteer charitable organization that aims to improve the lives of veterans through adaptive gaming technology. 

Her twitter handle is @kaitlynjones_ and you can find her on instagram @a11y. Use the hashtags #gamingaccessibility #accessiblegame #Xboxadaptivecontrolller #XAC to spread awareness!

Bill is an occupational therapist from California. He has been practicing since 2012. Currently, he practices in skilled nursing facilities setting. He also is an adjunct faculty at Stanbridge University. Bill is finishing up his first term as the California #2 rep for the AOTA Representative Assembly. Bill was a speaker for TEDxGrandForks in 2015 and TEDxYouth@AlamitosBay in 2017. He was also the curator for TEDxAlmansorPark in 2019. Bill is passionate about autism, leadership, and social media in occupational therapy.

Successes and failures and what I got out of the experiences.

Failures/Setbacks

1. During my time as a student for my masters, I was amongst the bottom dwellers of my class. I barely got by kinesiology and neuroscience. Phys dys was my worst subject. I was able to get through this part because I generally built pretty strong rapport with my classmates. They encouraged me to keep fighting and reminded me that finishing up the degree is what matters. Now I am passing on this advice to students I come across on social media. Of course, these experiences were also assets as a faculty, too. I have students told me that because I experienced these struggles, I am able to relate to them better while giving them hope in the process.

2. I found out I have Asperger's in the middle of year 1 and year 2 of OT school. At that time, I was able to put a name to my struggles. But, it was not easy to figure out what accommodations I needed, let alone quickly. I contemplated a leave of absence even though I tried what I can to find hope and support. Turning point of this happened when I was attending the NBCOT/AOTA Student Conclave in 2010. I met Jaclyn Schwartz, who was the ASD Steering Committee chair at the time in person for the first time. We got to know each other because we ran against each other for that position a few months before that. Long story short, Jaclyn gave me a pep talk when we were waiting for our flights to return home from the conference. After she left, even though I still was searching for hope, Jaclyn's words rekindled my passion for OT again. Soon after, we started our unofficial friendly rivalry, as we try to challenge one another to do great things in OT. (I have been joking that our relationship has become one of the best friendly rivalries of all time in OT.)

3. My first year of working clinically was a struggle. I thought my first job was a good fit- location reasonably close to home, having some familiarity with my supervisor, having past successes in school based level 2 fieldwork, and I have a reasonable strong foundation of autism knowledge. However, it ended up exposing many of my weaknesses instead- weaknesses in behavior management, poor play and executive functioning skills. On top of that, I ended up having a relapse after I managed my anxiety well prior to that. So, I abruptly left that job 3 months into it. I then had an unsuccessful attempt at private practice for a year. When I decided to go for a paycheck-to-paycheck job again, I ended up taking a leap of faith to try skilled nursing facilities setting. Instead of taking a full time position right away, I chose to do per diem and started at 20-25 hours a week. My rationale was that I wanted to learn about the setting in my own terms and pace. This strategy turned out to be successful as I was able to become a full time therapist 1.5 years later.

4. I applied for the then AOTA Emerging Leaders Development Program 3 times and got rejected for all 3. I knew I needed some seasoning and mentorship even though many of my contemporaries thought that I was further along than them. Rather than giving up, I decided to build my own mentoring team. This has turned out well for my career. Meanwhile, these rejections gave me swagger to do my best in every OT leadership position I get to have. Of course, how my career is turning out also is motivating...

Marlon Sobol is a professional percussionist and board certified music therapist who has performed extensively throughout the world.

Sobol’s musical pedigree runs in the family. His father was a master clarinetist, concert producer, and educator and his mother is a concert pianist, as well as a music teacher for special learners. The younger Sobol has shared the stage with musical legends Richie Havens(Woodstock 1969), David Amram(Manchurian Candidate), and Candido Camero(2008 NEA Jazz Master). Sobol was featured on the Grammy nominated album, "Youth", and has performed at Madison Square Garden and appeared on the Carson Daly Show. He is the percussionist in Afro-Beat Jazz band “Zion 80,” whom the NY Times has hailed as a "truly soulful experience!" Sobol toured Europe performing at the Sarajevo Jazz Festival in Bosnia and at “Porgy and Bess” Jazz Club in Vienna, Austria.

His work as both musician and music therapist have been featured in "DRUM!" Magazine; in "Preserving Your Memory" Magazine; in the Journal News, on Armand Dimele's, "The Positive Mind," and NPR's "Soundcheck" with John Schaefer.

Marlon is currently the Executive Director of Komitoms, Inc. His live and online video programs are being used in assisted living homes and nursing centers throughout the tristate area. He is releasing a 5 song album called Geula Vision under the Moshe Sobol Band.

He can be reached at 516-457-5390 or msobol@komitoms.com

In this episode the tables are turned and we are interviewing the founder of this podcast, Dr. Robin Akselrud! Robin Akselrud, OTD, OTR/L, is an Assistant Professor in the BS/MS program at LIU-Brooklyn and the founder of Forward OT PLLC. Robin is currently the Leadership and Management Coordinator for the AOTA Home & Community Health Special Interest Section. In 2021, Robin published a mindfulness/professional development planner for OT students and clinicians, The My OT Journey Planner, and created The My OT Journey Podcast—a student-run podcast platform for OT/OTA students and practitioners. Robin holds a Master of Science from Touro College in Bay Shore, NY, and a Doctor of Occupational Therapy from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT. You can follow Dr. Akselrud on instagram @myotjourneypodcast and on Facebook @ My OT Journey.

Karen earned a doctoral degree at the University of Massachusetts in Educational Leadership in Schooling, a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at Boston University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. 

Karen is the Associate Dean of Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor of occupational therapy and the Program Director of the online post-professional doctorate in occupational therapy program at Boston University, College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College. She has worked at Boston University for 36 years.

 Karen is a past president and vice president of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). She has received over 40 awards and honors including being a 2005 recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship to the University of Akureyri in Akuryeri, Iceland; the 2009 recipient of the Award of Merit from the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT); received the Award of Merit from AOTA in 2003; and the 2011 AOTA Eleanor Clarke Slagle Lectureship Award. 

 Dr. Jacobs is the founding editor-in-chief of the international, interprofessional journal, WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation (IOS Press, The Netherlands).

Dianne Simons is an Assistant Professor at VCU currently serving as Assistant Chair for the Department of Occupational Therapy at VCU, a fellow with America Occupational Therapy Association, and helped to spearhead the collaboration between VCU, Art for the Journey, and a local senior assisted living residency in the Richmond area, to implement the Opening Minds through Art program.  

Dianne received a BA in Art from Virginia Tech, a Masters in OT from Virginia Commonwealth University, and a Doctorate in Education from the University of Virginia. She has also been involved with numerous academic publications and grants and has been serving as the Representative from Virginia to the American Occupational Therapy Association Representative Assembly since 2011. She has also been serving as the Virginia Occupational Therapy Association Consultant to the Board since 2013 and sat on the board of the Virginia Occupational Therapy Association from 2011-2013.

Dr Jenny Owens is an Occupational Therapist from Nashville TN and Belmont Alumni. Her passion for serving military personnel led to a program called Reboot Recovery. Reboot is a non profit organization and 12 week program for military, first responders and their families who have been impacted in some way by trauma. Jenny and her husband stared Reboot in their home as a small support group and it has now grown nationally and internationally.

Jenny is an occupational therapist and has previously worked for the Department of Defense treating active duty soldiers with traumatic brain injury and post traumatic stress. Jenny specializes in neurocognitive and psychosocial rehabilitation as well as return to duty evaluation. Jenny has contributed to numerous occupational therapy publications including the mTBI Rehabilitation Toolkit (2015), TBI Interventions to Support Occupational Performance (2014), and Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction, 7th ed. (2013). 

She is currently involved in research projects measuring the effectiveness of a faith-based, peer led approach to trauma recovery. A strong believer in the power of relationships, Jenny believes that authentic community is key in helping people heal from painful experiences. 

Jenny and her husband, Evan, have three young children and she enjoys having coffee with friends, cooking, and traveling.

https://rebootrecovery.com/

Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/rebootrecovery/

Shanna Corbin, MS, OTR/L, CHT 

Madison Ochs, OTS (Salus University ’20)

Jessica Maguire, OTS (Salus University ’20)

Kimberly Plaspohl, OTS (University of Scranton ’20)

Rachel Wile, OTS (Temple University ’20)

Kerri Watkins, OTS (Temple University ’20)

Alexander Castro, OTS (Gwenydd Mercy University ’20)

Shanna Corbin received her Master of Occupational Therapy degree from Thomas Jefferson University. She then went on to become a certified hand therapist (CHT) and has been practicing in upper extremity rehabilitation for over 9 years. In addition to her appreciation for hands and upper extremity rehab, Shanna has always had a passion for ergonomic assessments and work-related injuries. When the COVID-19 pandemic arose, Shanna felt that there was no better time to get this telehealth company up and running to continue providing therapy services to those whom need it, in their home environment.

Jessica Peterson, OTR, MSOT and Gayle Schwee, OTR, MOT co-founded Matresecence Occupational Therapy to provide community-based OT services to support clients during the transition to motherhood. They started this practice to fill a gap in maternal and perinatal health and wellness during a time of physical, hormonal, and psychological changes in a mother's life.

Jessica is an occupational therapist, mother of two, and aerial hobbyist. Born and raised in southern California, Jessica moved to Austin, TX after finishing grad school and has over a decade of experience in SNF and acute care. Jessica is currently a post-professional doctoral student at Boston University. Her capstone project came out of the realization that occupations of motherhood were rarely directly addressed by OTs. Jessica is in the process of developing a resource and education website for OT practitioners working with parents with physical disabilities.

Gayle is a born and raised Texan with Filipinx roots. Occupational therapy became her second career when she realized she was inclined to be a care provider. Her most recent clinical experience is in acute care in Austin, Texas, where she met Jessica. With the birth of her first child during the beginning of the pandemic, Gayle's passion has shifted to advocating for and empowering the birthing person through the transition from pregnancy to parent.

Through Matrescence OT, Jessica and Gayle are bringing occupational therapy services to mothers in their community to address barriers during the physical, psychological, and personal transformation of motherhood. They can be reached at www.matrescenceOT.com or hello@matrescenceOT.com. They can be found on social media @matrescence_ot.

Christopher Marotta is an Occupational Therapist currently working at the Henry Viscardi School in Albertson, NY. He has gained a wealth of experience throughout his career, working in many pediatric and adult settings, including St. Charles Hospital. However, Christopher's passion is assistive technology. He enjoys the challenge of problem solving, making adaptations and creating modifications to enable independent access to support participation in functional performance contexts across the lifespan. He shares this knowledge and experience when he teaches and presents.

Christopher is an adjunct professor for courses on the topic of assistive technology at SUNY Stony Brook and Touro University. He earned his B.S.in Occupational Therapy and Health Sciences from SUNY Stony Brook in 2002 and returned to complete his M.S. in Occupational Therapy from Misericordia University in 2012.

He is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Occupational Therapy with Touro University. Christopher is a co-leader of the NYC chapter of Makers Making Change, an organization that links AT makers with people in need for adaptations and assistive technology devices.

Host: Michael Roff, OTS.

Stony Brook University Class of 2021

Instagram: @MikeRoff02

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mikeroff

Guest: Amy Baez, MOT, OTR/L

Instagram:

@Amybaez @Playapy 

https://www.youtube.com/user/Playapy

Website: amybaez.com playapy.com

Twitter: @playapy

Dr. Sammons grew up in Wattsburg, Pennsylvania and attended California and State Teachers College in  California, Pennsylvania to study Industrial Arts.  Upon graduating, he moved to a small town in WV to teach mechanical drawing to high school students.

After serving in the Korean war, he attended Richmond Professional Institute which is now called VCU and received his certificate in Occupational Therapy.

Shortly thereafter he started his OT career by finding employment as the chief director of OT at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and worked there for about 5 years practicing rehabilitation and completing research in prosthetics.  During this time he also joined staff at the amputee clinic in Northwestern University, and later received an honorary doctorate in 1983 from WMU to recognize the many contributions he has made to the field of OT.

Dr. Sammons is the creator of the button aid, a self-care aid that we call adaptive equipment in the field, that was and still is used today for self-care dressing tasks. Dr. Sammons created his own company called Button King Inc. after showcasing the button aid at conferences like AOTA and seeing its utility and popularity.  This product became mass produced and laid the framework for an entrepreneurial career in assistive technology and research.  The company has evolved over the years and is now called Performance Health; a company that catalogues around 2,500 products.

Over the years, Dr. Sammons has won numerous awards, advocated for the OT profession both internationally and domestically, and was recently named one of the top 100 Influential People of Occupational Therapy by AOTA.  He also has made numerous charitable donations to VCU and other universities and organizations.  

An archive was recently made and can be viewed at the following link:

https://fredsammons.org/about/about-fs

Hosted by:

Alexander Leary Connolly, OTS

Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program

Virginia Commonwealth University

Hosts:

Garison Arinder, OTS University of Mississippi Medical Center 

Nicole Talbot,OTAS Community College of Rhode Island 

Eric Knox is an occupational therapist at the T.K. Martin Center for Technology and Disability.  Eric graduated from the University of Mississippi Medical Center with his Master's degree in Occupational Therapy. Eric works primarily in driver's rehabilitation and vehicle modification but he also works with computer accessibility and assists with seating and mobility. Eric is a member of the Association of Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (ADED) and is now a Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist. Not only does Eric work with people with assistive technology needs, he is a wheelchair user himself and an avid hunter and fisherman.

Welcome to Students in CHRG! In this episode, we’re talking with KaRena Lehman about her experience as an occupational therapist within the United States Airforce! In this podcast, we aimed to bring insight into the role of occupational therapy within the military, with a special focus on ergonomics, environment, and psychological impacts.  

References

Baumann, M. L., Brown, A. N., Quick, C. D., Breuer, S. T., & Smith-Forbes, E. V. (2018). Translating occupational therapy’s current role within U.S. army combat and operational stress control operations. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 34(3), 258–271. https://doi.org/10.1080/0164212x.2018.1425952

Brown, H. V., & Hollis, V. (2013). The meaning of occupation, occupational need, and occupational therapy in a military context. Physical Therapy, 93(9), 1244–1253. https://doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20120162

Monique Chabot, OTD, MS, OTR/L specializes in geriatrics, Living in Place and design. She has worked in a variety of settings over the course of her career. Monique received her Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Studies from University of North Texas, Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University and her Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from Boston University. Monique is currently pursuing a PhD at Jefferson East Falls. 

When she is not working as a clinician or completing school work, Monqiue enjoys gardening and growing vegetables. She spends a great deal of time completing knitting, sewing and embroidery. Monique also plays the violin and accordion with a string band for the Mummers in Philadelphia. 

Monique can be reached via email at mocchabot@yahoo.com.

All the best,

The CHRG Therapy Team

 Welcome back to Students in CHRG! As some of you may know, CHRG Therapy is a telehealth occupational therapy company that specializes in hand, upper extremity, ergonomics, and home modifications. In this podcast, we aim to bring you the latest evidence-based research in the field. In today’s episode, we’re going to discuss public transportation accessibility in larger cities, and later we’ll have a guest speaker from Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, better known as SEPTA.

Reference List 

Bezyak, J.L., Sabella, S.A., & Gattis, R.H. (2017). Public transportation: An investigation of barriers for people with disabilities. Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 8(1), 52-60. https://doi.org/10.1177/1044207317702070

Sabella, S. A., & Bezyak, J. L. (2019). Barriers to Public Transportation and Employment: A National Survey of Individuals With Disabilities. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 50(3), 174–185. https://doi-org.ezp.scranton.edu/10.1891/0047-2220.50.3.174

SEPTA. 2020. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority. Retrieved Jan 2021 from http://www.septa.org

Carly M. Rogers, OTD, OTR/L, is a clinical occupational therapist and independent researcher. She received her BA in Psychology from the University of California at Santa Barbara and her masters and clinical doctorate from the University of Southern California. During her Master’s coursework in 2003, Dr. Rogers created a therapeutic surfing program titled Ocean Therapy, aimed at enhancing self-efficacy in participants from diverse backgrounds. She later became the Director of Programs for the Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation, where she implemented Ocean Therapy with underprivileged youth and military populations until 2015. She has presented at the regional, national and international level both on the topics of surf therapy and occupational therapy’s role with veterans diagnosed with combat PTSD. She has contributed to the growing evidence base for surf therapy as a primary and co-author for several peer-reviewed journal articles. Additionally, Dr. Rogers has a background in Pediatrics and is SIPT certified. She has worked in Early Intervention, school-based practice and in clinic-based settings."

In this episode, we are expanding our interdisciplinary professionalism by speaking with Dr. Aliza Ancier! Aliza is a physical therapist who specializes in postpartum recovery and women's health. She trained in teaching mindfulness to help mothers feel more connected and peaceful in motherhood. She offers 1:1 coaching and group programs. She can be reached through her FB group, Meaningful Motherhood Community, IG @yourmeaningfulmotherhood, and email alizaancier@yourmeaningfulmotherhood.com 

References:

Bosch, B., & Mansell, H. (2015). Interprofessional collaboration in health care: Lessons to be learned from competitive sports. Canadian Pharmacists Journal, 148(4), 176–179. https://doi.org/10.1177/1715163515588106

Fewster-Thuente, L., & Velsor-Friedrich, B. (2008). Interdisciplinary collaboration for healthcare professionals. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 32(1), 40–48. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.naq.0000305946.31193.61

Kantrowitz-Gordon, I., Abbott, S., & Hoehn, R. (2018). Experiences of postpartum women after mindfulness childbirth classes: A qualitative study. Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health, 63(4), 462–469. https://doi.org/10.1111/jmwh.12734 

The importance of interprofessional collaboration in healthcare. (2016, January, 26). Johnson & Johnson: Getting Real: Nursing Today. Retrieved June 22, 2021, from https://nursing.jnj.com/getting-real-nursing-today/the-importance-of-interprofessional-collaboration-in-healthcare  

Sarah McKinnon is a member of the Board of Directors for the American Occupational Therapy Political Action Committee.  She is also an Assistant Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy, and is the Program Director for the new on-line Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy program at the MGH Institute of Health Professions.

She completed her Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate degrees from Boston University, also earning a Masters of Public Administration in health care administration. She is also Board Certified in Physical Rehabilitation from the American Occupational Therapy Association.

In addition to role on AOTPAC, which ends at the end of 2020, she is the Government Representative for the Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy (MAOT). Sarah is a candidate for the AOTA Board of Directors.

Sarah would love to hear from you!

@SMckinnonOT on FB and IG

Kimberly Lucchese and Michal Movashov, two BS/MS OT students at LIU Brooklyn interview LIU OT alum Alexandra Godiva, owner of OT Dance Studio. She can be reached at otdancestudio.com or on IG @otdancestudio .

Interviewed by Joani Medero, OTS and Rachel Lalezarian, OTS

LIU-Brooklyn

Kristine Pilkington, OTR/L is an occupational therapist with over 30 years’ experience working with young children and families. She specializes in understanding how sensory processing and other developmental factors influence a child’s participation in everyday routines,activities and relationships. Kris is a nationally recognized speaker and writer in the field of early intervention. She developed and directed local programs including the Welcome Every Baby Newborn Home Visiting Program and Early Start programs. She participates on the California Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Intervention and is a consultant for WestEd Center for Prevention and Early intervention in Sacramento. She has a current private practice in occupational therapy in Santa Barbara and consults to early childhood organizations around California.

Kristine is the Co-Founder of Children Grow and has many years of experience working with young children and their families in Santa Barbara, providing in-home services for families of young children birth to age 10, parenting counseling and guidance, developmental check-ups for babies and children, specialized assessments (feeding, regulation, sensory processing, emotional development), practical strategies to enhance child development and success, information and resources on many infant and early childhood topics. Kristine is certified as a Newborn Behavioral Observation provider (Infants birth to 3 months) by the Brazelton Institute at UMASS Boston Infant-Parent Mental Health Program.

Oma Episode Part II includes an interview with Art for the Journey's (AFJ) Executive Director, Cindy Paullin, and VCU's OT graduate student, Hannah Johnson. This episode complements the first part of the OMA episode series by exploring the evolution of Art for the Journey through its inception, which began as a non-profit, volunteer organization, until today, as it perseveres through the obstacles the pandemic has presented. It explains how Opening Minds through Art (OMA) was added to AFJ's programs and the impact that it has had on their development and subsequent programs. Art for the Journey overcomes barriers and transforms lives through creative expression, with a special focus on people who do not normally have access to such experiences.  They provide a range of art programs aimed at bringing a sense of wellbeing and even healing within an environment of personal engagement, support, and celebration.  AFJ provides instruction and art-making experiences to women in prison, low income elderly, at-risk children, children with Juvenile Diabetes, older adults with dementia and Alzheimer's, and veterans suffering PTSD and combat-related disabilities.

While AFJ was not created by OT's, much of what they do in their work is very relatable to the field of OT and it's practiced. In this episode, we compare and contrast some of these similarities and bring light to the many ways in which this program is helping numerous populations of the community. Hannah Johnson discusses her experience completing her doctoral capstone project in response to the pandemic and a changing schedule to the curriculum and how she incorporated her OT knowledge into program development with AFJ.

If you have any questions about this episode, AFJ, or would just like to connect, feel free to reach out to the student influencers by email or text!"

Alex Connolly's contact information:

connollyal@mymail.vcu.edu

cell: 804-370-8662

In this episode Rebecca Smith and Deanna Longo interview Dr Fern Silverman and Dr. Andrea Tyszka on their work in community-based OT, specializing in universal design and sensory- friendly programming in Philadelphia, PA. 

Fern Silverman, EdD, OTR/L is a professor in Salus University's Occupational Therapy Department and serves as the assistant program director of their post professional OTD program. She previously held a faculty position at Temple University.  Dr. Silverman also has decades of experience as a pediatric OT, working with children from birth to 21 across a multitude of settings.   Her research interests include community participation for families and best practice for activities of daily living in pediatrics. 

Dr. Andrea Carr Tyszka, OTD, MS, OTR/L, SIPT, is an associate professor at Salus University. She has over 20 years of experience in pediatrics, working in schools, homes and communities. She conducts research and consults at various community-based settings, & has presented & published at both the state and national levels on accessibility and participation.

Meera Raval Deters, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCTS, ACAS is the owner of Super Speech Solutions, a concierge practice that provides in home and online Speech Therapy to Houstonians and Texans. Meera received her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Our Lady of the Lake University in 2006. She has worked in a variety of settings over the past fourteen years. Meera specializes in accent modification and child language, with an emphasis on autism.

Meera can be reached on her Facebook and Linkedin at Super Speech Solutions LLC, instagram at Super Speech Solutions, or her website: superspeechsolutions.com

All the best,

The CHRG Therapy Team

Interviewed by Esther Piekarski, OTS and Marina Milman, OTS

LIU-Brooklyn BS/MS OT Program

Emmy is an occupational therapist, integrative medicine practitioner, mystic and spiritual intuitive specializing in holistic/integrative health, wellness, and prevention. It is her joy, passion, and life purpose to assist individuals with natural and holistic healing while providing them with Intuitive guidance for answers and direction within.

Emmy earned a B.A. in occupational therapy & psychology, and is trained in medical qigong energy healing, meditation, relaxation, intuitive development and healing, guided imagery, massage therapy, acupressure, reflexology, myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, emotional freedom technique (EFT), emotional clearing/interactive mindfulness, and aromatherapy.

She is currently in private practice in St. Paul, MN. 

Emmy Vadnais Holistic Healing provides Holistic/Integrative Health, Wellness, and Prevention services and education that support people, health care practitioners, organizations, and communities to be inspired and live their best lives with meaning and purpose being more fulfilled, alive, joyful, and peaceful in Mind, Body, Spirit. Compassionately, scientifically researched Holistic/Integrative Health, Wellness, and Prevention approaches are utilized so individuals can relax, find their center, listen to their intuition and divine answers within, feel more connected, and transform stress, pain, and anxiety to peace, joy, and love. We will all be able to maintain health, recover from illness, and prevent illness. Advocating for cultural acceptance of Holistic/Integrative Health, Wellness, and Prevention is accomplished through sharing education, writing, research, and successful outcomes.

emmy@emmyvadnais.com

In a special episode of the My OT Journey Podcast, Michael Roff interviews the New York State Occupational Therapy Association's president Flo Hannes about Dr, Yves Roseus, an occupational therapy leader and front line healthcare hero who tragically passed away due to COVID-19. Flo introduces listeners to the Dr. Yves Roseus' Memorial Lectureship and Practicum. This program sponsors members of the Haitian occupational therapy program in attending NYSOTA's annual conference and sharing the global reach of occupational therapy. If you want to get involved, you can not only donate on NYSOTA's website (linked below), but also attend their 4-part lectureship series titled "Haitian Selebrasyon." For their first event, Dr. Yves Roseus' wife Marie Roseus will demonstrate how to cook Soup Joumou and mix a Cremas cocktail in Dr. Roseus' home kitchen. Recipes will be provided with purchase of a $15 ticket.

Sign up now to join NYSOTA in celebrating Dr. Yves Roseus' legacy in a once-in-a-lifetime intimate event.

To Donate: https://www.nysota.org/

Event Sign-Up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/haitian-cooking-demonstration-with-marie-roseus-tickets-131968255605 

Follow NYSOTA on Instagram at "nysota_" 

Credentials: Brittany Perez, OTD, OTR/L

Host: Michael Roff, OTS.

Stony Brook University Class of 2021

Instagram: @MikeRoff02

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mikeroff

Show Notes: 

Brittany Perez, OTD, OTR/L is the Director of Outreach and Engagement at the IDEA Center in Buffalo. Her passion for Universal Design sparked at Washington University in St. Louis, and she now researches how to transform customary design practices into conscientious, equity-focused methodologies that improve access for all. Additionally, Brittany is an engaging and enthusiastic speaker that is sure to motivate you to bring Universal Design into your home practice!

Resources

For more information about Universal Design, be sure to check out the IDEA Center's free resources at their website: http://idea.ap.buffalo.edu/. Brittany shares her personal advice, too: start small within your area of expertise and keep learning about diverse life experiences!

Additional Universal Design Resources are available here:

What is Universal Design? The 8 Goals of Universal Design? 

Innovative Solutions for Universal Design (isUD)

www.universaldesign.com

Thank you so much for listening to the podcast!

On this episode of My OT Journey Podcast student influencers Andrew Wells, of Utica College in Utica, NY and Olivia Kuehler, of the College of St. Mary in Omaha, NE reach out to Mrs. Jackie Warmuth an OT practitioner who uses eco-therapy in treating veterans who are transitioning to civilian life after serving our great country. Jackie has been working with the military population for 8 years and shares how much they have changed her life. Working with this population, Jackie shares the importance of gaining trust from your client. Jackie's eco-therapy approach to treating Veterans will be a well attended topic at the AOTA conference in Boston.

In this episode Olivia Kuehler, OTS and Andrew Wells, OTS interview Jackie Warmuth OTR/L, Director of Rehabilitation @ Sitrin Rehabilitation Center 

Jackie earned her B.S. from Utica College in 1990. A UC Alumna, Jackie has maintained a strong relationship with the UCOT program and has been extremely successful. Her dedication to the program includes teaching several classes such as facilitating specific units and labs, Case-Informed Discussions, and educating students as a fieldwork educator. Jackie is currently the director or rehab at Sitrin Health Care Center in Utica, NY. I am lucky enough to learn at such a beautiful facility that treats patients with neurodegenerative conditions such as ALS and Huntington's disease. The Neuro Care Center is the first and only of its kind in Upstate New York, providing comprehensive care to individuals with Huntington's Disease and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), two diseases that have no cure and no treatment to slow their progression. This facility treats any patients needing medical rehabilitation as well as the growing military rehabilitation program that Jackie plays a huge role in. 

Angela Hanscom is a seasoned occupational therapist and founder of TimberNook, an internationally acclaimed camp model that offers innovative nature-based developmental programs for kids of all ages and abilities. In this podcast we talk about Angela's professional journey, beginning and ending in the great outdoors. We hope listeners learn about how to identify needs in their communities, design programs to meet those needs, and advocate for our profession as a whole. For those who would like to learn more about the TimberNook process or become a TimberNook provider be sure to check out Angela's website! The resources referenced in this podcast are listed below:

TimberNook Website: https://www.timbernook.com/

TimberNook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimberNook.Camps

TimberNook Instagram: timbernook1

TimberNook Twitter: @TimberNook

Book Recommendations: 

Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children by Angela J. Hanscom

"The REAL reason children fidget — and what we can do about it" TedxPortsmouth Talk by Angela J. Hanscom

Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life by Peter Gray

Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder by Richard Louv

Education Theory Recommendations:

Reggio Emilia Educational Theory

Gross-Loh, C. (2014). Finnish education chief: 'We created a school system based on equality.' The Atlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2014/03/finnish-education-chief-we-created-a-school-system-based-on-equality/284427/ 

Waldorf/Steiner Education

American Occupational Therapy Association, (2020). Occupational therapy practice framework: Domain and process (4th Ed.). American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 74. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2020.74S2001

Welcome back to Students in CHRG! As you may know, CHRG Therapy is a telehealth occupational therapy company that specializes in hand, upper extremity, ergonomics, and home modifications. In this podcast we aim to bring you insights into the very field of occupational therapy. For those of you who don't know, April is OT Month! For OT month we’re going to discuss the foundation of CHRG, how to create your own OT business, and the challenges that OT faces today. We have a guest speaker, Shanna Corbin, who is a Certified Hand Therapist and also the founder of CHRG therapy. 

Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist, health policy consultant, and the Founder and CEO of Amplify OT. Amplify OT is a company dedicated to promoting the profession of occupational therapy and its practitioners through education on health policy, quality, and advocacy. She has contributed to several publicans and presentations on Medicare policy, value-based care, federal legislation, and advocacy.

Clarice can be reached at www.amplifyot.com or cgrote@amplifyot.com. She can be found on social media @amplify_ot 

Links for the notes:

    •    The Amplify OT Podcast - can be found on any podcast app

    •    Mastering OT Policy & Medicare - Doors open on October 10th

    •    Amplify OT Newsletter

Welcome to Students in CHRG! In this episode, we’re talking with Shoshana Shamberg about her experience as an occupational therapist and as an Irlen Diagnostician! In this podcast we aimed to bring insight into the role of occupational therapy within this specialized field, and gain a better understanding of our OT’s journey with Irlen Syndrome, and her incredible stories that got her to where she is now!

References:

Irlen, H. (2005). Reading by the colors: Overcoming dyslexia and other reading disabilities through the Irlen method. Penguin. https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=oAhC4mVpw6MC&oi=fnd&pg=PR8&dq=irlen+method&ots=jLDnqe_gOx&sig=Y8kIFnHVR9bgLhwaf393feiNTd4#v=onepage&q=irlen%20method&f=false

Irlen Syndrome Foundation. (2015, March 23). What is Irlen syndrome?

https://www.irlensyndrome.org/what-is-irlen-syndrome/

Pocket OT. (2019, January 2). Irlen syndrome. Pocket Occupational Therapist | The Pocket

Occupational Therapist. https://www.pocketot.com/irlen-syndrome/

Credentials: Brittany Perez, OTD, OTR/L

Host: Michael Roff, OTS.

Stony Brook University Class of 2021

Instagram: @MikeRoff02

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mikeroff

Show Notes: 

Brittany Perez, OTD, OTR/L is the Director of Outreach and Engagement at the IDEA Center in Buffalo. Her passion for Universal Design sparked at Washington University in St. Louis, and she now researches how to transform customary design practices into conscientious, equity-focused methodologies that improve access for all. Additionally, Brittany is an engaging and enthusiastic speaker that is sure to motivate you to bring Universal Design into your home practice!

Resources

For more information about Universal Design, be sure to check out the IDEA Center's free resources at their website: http://idea.ap.buffalo.edu/. Brittany shares her personal advice, too: start small within your area of expertise and keep learning about diverse life experiences!

Additional Universal Design Resources are available here:

What is Universal Design? The 8 Goals of Universal Design? 

Innovative Solutions for Universal Design (isUD)

www.universaldesign.com

Thank you so much for listening to the podcast!

First-year students from the Iona College MSOT program, Madeline List and Taylor Alvarez interview Michele Morgante OTD, OTR/L on Mission Accessibility. Mission Accessibility is an initiative being taken at Iona College to research campus accessibility and innovatively navigate structural challenges to improve the college experience for all students. Dr. Morgante explains some of the ways her students have been conducting research on campus and utilizing entrepreneurial and design thinking.

Welcome to Students in CHRG! In our fifth episode, we’re talking with The Milkmaven Mollie about breastfeeding and Ergonomics! We discuss the benefits of proper ergonomics for breastfeeding, common injuries experienced by moms, and the challenges new moms face with COVID-19. Mollie is an OTR/L, CHT, CLC who provides one-on-one consultations for new moms.

Sources:

References

Fernandes, J.G. (2018). Occupational therapists’ role in perinatal care: A health promotion approach. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 72(5), 7205347010. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2018.028126

Santhosh, B. M. (2019). Exploration in to the ergonomics of sitting posture of lactating mothers. International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT). 8(5)

Karen Rice, OT/L is the Creative Director of Arcadia Therapy Services, a pediatric home care company based out of Phoenix Arizona, and co-founder of Raising Hope Dogs, a not-for-profit that raises highly skilled working dogs to place with therapists around the country. Karen has a passion for all realms if our profession, and loves sharing her experiences with OT and COTA students alike. Feel free to connect with her at karen@arcadiatherapyservices.com, or text her at 602-380-3377

Co-Hosts:

Carly Ahonen, OTS

Midwestern University

College of Health Sciences

Morgan Shackelford

OTA program at Cape Fear Community College 

Victor Michael Camacho, OTD, OTR/L, L.Ac. has been a practicing occupational therapist for over 25 years. Dr. Camacho received his B.S. in occupational therapy from Kean College in 1995. In 2004 he earned an M.S degree in Acupuncture from the Tri-state College of Acupuncture. Dr . Camacho maintains a national certification and N.J license to practice acupuncture. He earned his Post Professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) from Quinnipiac University in 2019. 

Dr. Camacho's practice area of interest and passion is adult rehabilitation with expertise in amputee rehabilitation. He has experience working in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and skilled nursing facilities. As a clinician, Dr. Camacho has worked closely with amputee survivors and their families to facilitate engagement and participation in valued and needed occupations within their desired environment.

Dr. Camacho began his academic career in 2006 as an Adjunct Professor at Kean University and consistently taught Theory II lab and Introduction to Occupational Therapy until 2019. He has experience teaching in a classroom and a virtual setting. 

In 2019, Dr. Camacho joined the Kean University Occupational Therapy Department as an Assistant Professor. He teaches Adult Physical Rehabilitation Practice Seminar, Applied Kinesiology for Occupational Therapy, Conditions Across Lifespan II, Community Partnerships, Theory Guidelines to Practice II (lab instructor), and Introduction to Occupational Therapy. 

Dr. Camacho’s research agenda is focused on addressing the physical and mental health of individuals experiencing limb loss. Self-management of pain, health literacy, and home modifications are among the areas of interest.

Host:

Molly Nadeau

Kean University 

In today’s podcast, show host Dr. Robin Akselrud, OTD, OTR/L is joined by Dr. Sherry Smith, Ph.D, Director of Academic Success at TrueLearn, Dr. Sue Iliff, PhD, OTR/L, Assistant Professor and Capstone Coordinator at Belmont University and Miriam Vanbemmelen, OTS , a senior graduate student at LIU-Brooklyn’s MOT program in Brooklyn, NY.

TrueLearn is an online learning platform offering thousands of students access to the SmartBanks and SmartTools needed to prepare for their high-stakes exams including the OT Board Exam*. Not your average Qbank, Truelearn's OT SmartBank utilizes learning and cognition science, granting occupational therapy students access to over 700 board-style questions, detailed correct and incorrect answer explanations, references for further study on every question, and personalized analytics to help you study smarter! 

My OT Journey Podcast listeners SAVE 30% on your OT SmartBank subscription with promo code MyOTJourney. Buy and save now, wait until you are ready to start studying to activate (up to one year later)!

TrueLearn: https://truelearn.com/occupational-therapy/otr-exam/

with promo code: MyOtJourney at checkout or by simply clicking here https://content.truelearn.com/MyOTJourneyDiscount.

*NBCOT® and OTR® are registered trademarks owned by National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. TrueLearn is not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc

Dr. Thompson received her undergraduate degree in Occupational Therapy at the University of Illinois and earned her DrOT from Nova Southeastern University. She also earned a Master’s degree in Business Administration and Management from Webster University in St. Louis. Dr. Thompson was formerly a Team Leader of Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology at the Shriners Hospital for Children of Tampa, FL and her work experience includes service with the Peace Corps in Ecuador and Venezuela. She has significant experience in SI and NDT-Pediatrics, and has written numerous articles for a variety of Occupational Therapy and Orthopedic publications. Her areas of concentration include health care programs for Hispanic populations and the role of occupational therapy in human trafficking. She has been an instructor for TherapyEd for over 20 years and has provided individual tutoring to students as well. In 1995 she received the Award of Excellence from the Florida Occupational Therapy Association.

Special Election Edition with 

Brent Braveman, OTR, PhD, FAOTA

Director, Department of Rehabilitation Services, MD Anderson Cancer Center

AOTA candidate for Vice President 

Dr. Brent Braveman has practiced as an occupational therapy clinician, educator, researcher and manager since entering the profession in 1984. He currently is the Director of the Department of Rehabilitation Services at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston Texas. Dr. Braveman is an author on 25 peer reviewed journal articles, 20 book chapters and is author of three occupational therapy text books. He has presented at national and international conferences on cancer rehabilitation, work disability, strategic planning and leadership. 

 He has a long history of volunteer service in state and national professional association activities including serving two terms on the AOTA Board of Directors as Speaker of the Representative Assembly and as Secretary. He is currently serving as Board Director for Region IV on the American Occupational Therapy Association Political Action Committee (AOTPAC) Board of Directors. He served as a representative to the National Institutes of Health Working Group on Cancer Rehabilitation, as a Standing Committee Member on the National Quality Forum’s NQF) Cancer Project and on the NQF’s project on co-designing patient centered care.  

Dr. Braveman is a Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association and a recipient of the AOTA Recognition of Achievement Award for “Exemplary Contributions in Management and Program Development.”

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Twitter @brentbraveman www.brentbraveman.com

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Brent was interviewed by Robin Akselrud, Assistant Professor at LIU Brooklyn, author of the My OT Journey Planner myotjourney.com 

IG: myotjourneypodcast

FB: My OT Journey  

And Michael Roff, 3rd year OT student at Stonybrook University 

Alison Mayfield- Hofstra University

Meghan Almon- Tufts University

Interviewee: Allie Salamone M.S., OTRL, MBA

Allie lives in Chicago Illinois and has been an occupational therapist for 7 years. She has worked in many different settings and currently works in a hospital in the city part time while also working for her Church as an event coordinator. She has a passion for helping others and this passion led her to create her organization "Allie the OT" which is a non profit that services local members of her community. The goal of Allie the OT is to provide medical equipment and supplies to those in need who cannot afford what they need to be as independent as possible. She also aims to educate patients and family members on disabilities and adapting lifestyles post injury. 

Victoria Garcia Wilburn, DHSc., OTR, CLT is Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy in the School of Health and Human Sciences at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. Garcia-Wilburn is a community engaged scholar practitioner with an area of expertise in programmatic outcome measurement for occupational therapy services implemented for populations, organizations, and communities in underserved practice settings. Her most current projects focus on investigating the outcomes from implementing occupation-based programming for adolescents in substance use disorder recovery. She is an awardee of the Robert Wood Johnson New Connections Award, the Latino Leadership Circle from the Indiana Latino Institute, 2018 Occupational Therapist of the Year from the Indiana Occupational Therapy Association and a recent Fellow from the American Occupational Therapy Association. She is current Chairperson for the Affiliate State Associations of Presidents (AOTA) and is a candidate for a 2021 Board of Directors position.

Welcome to Students in CHRG! On our second episode, we’re talking about kinesiology tape! As fieldwork students at Corbin Health & Rehab Group, we’re excited to research and share the benefits and effectiveness of utilizing kinesiology tape for therapeutic treatment, and explore its relevance to occupational therapy practitioners, especially in the time of COVID-19. We incorporate evidence based research articles, as well as discuss our experiences (or lack thereof) as students to determine the benefits, limitations, and patient perspectives on this emerging therapeutic method.

Banerjee, G., Johnson, M. (2020). Should kinesiology taping be used to manage pain in musculoskeletal disorders? An evidence synthesis from systematic reviews. The Journal of Indian Association of Physiotherapists. doi: 10.4103/PJIAP.PJIAP_31_19

Coopee, R. (2014). Chapter 13: Taping Techniques. In 1097198110 831145187 M. A. Jacobs & 1097198111 831145187 N. M. Austin (Authors), Orthotic intervention for the hand and upper extremity: Splinting principles and process (2nd ed., pp. 352-372). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.

Espí-López, G. V., Inglés, M., Ferrando, A. C., & Serra-Añó, P. (2019). Effect of kinesio taping on clinical symptoms in people with fibromyalgia: A randomized clinical trial. Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, 32(4), 561–567. https://doi.org/10.3233/BMR-171100

Teepa’s experience in neurological impairment care spans both her personal and professional worlds. Early in her life, her grandfather moved into her family’s house due to his changing abilities. However, at the time words such as eccentric then senile were used. Later on, she helped provide support for other family members with various forms of brain change. As a teenager, Teepa started by volunteering with a group in order to work with children with various developmental disabilities. This group included her much younger sister, who had developed an inoperable brain tumor by age three, leaving her with lasting severe developmental issues. By the time she started college at Duke University, Teepa had been a nursing assistant, before there was a certification, and a volunteer in day programs and hospitals near campus.

TEEPA AT GRADUATION

After graduating Magna Cum Laude from Duke University with a degree in zoology, Teepa worked as a night-time desk clerk at the Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill, NC. She then went from volunteering at a day program that served elders and people with developmental disabilities to being a full-time assistant there, while she explored what she wanted to do professionally. In 1978, she entered the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill’s (UNC-CH) brand-new Occupational Therapy (OT) Master’s Program and was in its first graduating class in 1980. She gave her first speech to over 500 OTs in San Antonio, Texas, under the direction of Joan Rogers. She finished her 30-minute presentation in under 20 minutes. Lots of nervous energy, to say the least, but a great way to get over her fear of speaking in a hurry. Shortly after that, she published her first article with Joan in the official journal of the American Occupational Therapy Association. After graduation, Teepa consulted in a continuing care retirement community, two local home health companies, and a local nursing home for two years until she began working with UNC.

Teepa was an interdisciplinary team member and clinical associate professor at the UNC-CH School of Medicine's Program on Aging, and a coordinator and care manager for CAP Medicaid waiver services in North Carolina. She has served in a wide variety of leadership and advisory positions in professional organizations at both the state and national levels, including the Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Foundation of America, AOTA, and NBCOT. She’s currently working with a number of national and international projects and organizations. She is currently on the board of the US Dementia Action Alliance, the Alzheimers Support Network in Naples, Florida, and has been asked to join the Advisory Board of Dementia Alliance International, led by Kate Swaffer.

Teepa is an advocate for those living with dementia and has made it her personal mission to help families and professionals better understand how it feels to be living with the challenges and changes that accompany various forms of the condition so that life can be lived fully and well. Her company, Positive Approach to Care, was founded in 2005 and offers education to family and professional care providers all over the world. Her training, services, and products are available through video, online education, and in-person trainings and consulting.

Melissa Tilton has been an OTA for 25 years and has a strong passion for supporting and empowering OTAs to engaged leaders in the world of OT. Melissa works as a multi-site director for Genesis Rehab and also teaches in an OTA program. Melissa enjoys volunteering, and currently services as Secretary on AOTA Board of Directors, past Board Director. Additionally, Melissa volunteered her time with ACOTE, including being Treasure; served on CCCPD; was an approved provider reviewer for AOTA. For state leadership, Melissa served as reimbursement rep, OTA rep, VP and two terms as state President. Melissa is currently enrolled in grad school, studying organizational leadership. She lives in Boston with her partner, Ben, and their 2 fur babies. 

Dr. Glen Gillen's Path to "Choosing Wisely" Glen Gillen, EdD, OTR, FAOTA Professor and Program Director, Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons https://www.choosingwisely.org/ Elanor Clark Slagle Lecture: https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2013.676002

Host: Michael Roff, OTS.

Stony Brook University Class of 2021

Instagram: @MikeRoff02

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mikeroff

In this episode Dr. Robin Akselrud discusses her new role as interim program Director at LIU Brooklyn and the challenge of the transition

Dr Stallings-Sahler has been in the field of Occupational Therapy for over 35 years as a pediatric clinician, educator, researcher, and business entrepreneur. She earned the Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Florida, the post-professional Master of Science in Pediatric Occupational Therapy from Boston University, and the Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Stallings-Sahler is the author of The Screening Assessment of Sensory Integration (SASI), which will begin pilot testing this Spring, and she is also a current professor at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences.

Co-Hosts:

Roazena Miller, OTS

Western New England University - Class of 2020

Brooke Johnson

Augusta University

Welcome to Students in CHRG! In our third episode, we’re talking about Ergonomics! We discuss the benefits of proper ergonomics on the body, and how ergonomic training can be applied to individuals or businesses. We also speak with an expert in the field, Shanna Corbin OTR/L, CEES, on her recent ergonomic specialty. 

Sources:

Baydur, H., Ergör, A., Demiral, Y., & Akalın, E. (2016). Effects of participatory ergonomic intervention on the development of upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders and disability in office employees using a computer. Journal of occupational health, 16-0003. 

Cleland, J., Danaee, M., Kargarfard, M., Sangelaji, B., Shariat, A., Tamrin, S. (2018). Effects of stretching exercise training and ergonomic modifications on musculoskeletal discomforts of office workers: a randomized controlled trial. Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy, 22:2. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjpt.2017.09.003 

Ekinci, Y., Atasavun Uysal, S., Kabak, V., & Duger, T. (2019). Does ergonomics training have an effect on body posture during computer usage? Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 32(2), 191-195. doi:10.3233/BMR-181196

Welcome to Students in CHRG! On our first episode, we cover a relevant topic in today’s world- telehealth! Given this new shift in healthcare delivery due to the pandemic, we discuss whether or not we believe telehealth is here to stay. As fieldwork students at Corbin Health & Rehab Group, we’re excited to research and share the benefits and effectiveness of utilizing telehealth for occupational therapy sessions, and explore its relevance to occupational therapy practitioners, especially in the time of COVID-19. We incorporate evidence based research articles, as well as discuss some of our own experience with telehealth as students to determine the benefits, limitations, and patient perspectives on this emerging practice field.

Alfred, S. L. (2020). Remote self-measurement of wrist range of motion performed on normal 

wrists by a minimally trained individual using the iPhone level application only demonstrated good reliability in measuring wrist flexion and extension. Journal of Hand Therapy. doi:10.1016/j.jht.2020.05.001

Echm, C., Lape, J., Renda, M. (2018). Feasibility and effectiveness of telehealth occupational therapy home modification interventions. International Journal of Telerehabilitation, 10(1). doi: 10.5195/ijt.2018.6244

Kruse, C. S., Krowski, N., Rodriguez, B., Tran, L., Vela, J., & Brooks, M. (2017). Telehealth 

and patient satisfaction: A systematic review and narrative analysis. BMJ, 7(8), e016242. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2017-016242

Tenforde, A. S., Borgstrom, H., Polich, G., Steere, H., Davis, I. S., Cotton, K., . . . Silver, J. K. 

(2020). Outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy synchronous telemedicine: A survey study of patient satisfaction with virtual visits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. doi:10.1097/PHM.0000000000001571

Zimiles, A. (2020). Four new statistics that prove that telemedicine isn’t just a pandemic fad. 

Medical Economics. 

https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/four-new-statistics-that-prove-that-telemedicine-isn-t-just-a-pandemic-fad

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