https://simplecast.com OT Digest The OT Digest Podcast talks about all things healthcare and evidence-based practice. Listen to interviews with healthcare researchers, tips on using research, and experts in the field about what projects they are working on. The goal of this podcast is to support implementing research into practice. OT Graphically LLC en Wed, 31 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000 Wed, 31 May 2023 04:00:18 +0000 https://ot-digest-podcast.simplecast.com OT Digest https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/1ff09e91-79d1-478f-8e3c-122a166e14eb/7b7d3a35-9192-4bd3-9d86-c2831516bd3e/3000x3000/artboard-3.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://ot-digest-podcast.simplecast.com episodic The OT Digest Podcast talks about all things healthcare and evidence-based practice. Listen to interviews with healthcare researchers, tips on using research, and experts in the field about what projects they are working on. The goal of this podcast is to support implementing research into practice. OT Graphically, Katie Caspero OTR/L no https://feeds.simplecast.com/Bf8GU75j clinical care, continuing education, research, dissemination, evidenced-based practice, health care, implementation science, knowledge translation, occupational therapy, ot, physical therapy, professional development, public health, speech therapy Katie Caspero katie@otgraphically.com 6920e963-41e9-4ddd-98d0-5b0b76987624 The Current Evidence for Sensory Processing OT Graphically Library Membership

Reference: Camarata, S., Miller, L. J., & Wallace, M. T. (2020). Evaluating sensory integration/sensory processing treatment: issues and analysis. Frontiers in integrative neuroscience, 55.

See Figure 1 for Naturalistic Settings Play-Based Approach Model

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000 katie@otgraphically.com (Katie Caspero) https://ot-digest-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-current-evidence-for-sensory-processing-lRU_pS5Q OT Graphically Library Membership

Reference: Camarata, S., Miller, L. J., & Wallace, M. T. (2020). Evaluating sensory integration/sensory processing treatment: issues and analysis. Frontiers in integrative neuroscience, 55.

See Figure 1 for Naturalistic Settings Play-Based Approach Model

]]> The Current Evidence for Sensory Processing Katie Caspero 00:38:27 This episode is a recording of a journal club that was done in our OT Graphically Library Membership on The Current Evidence for Sensory Processing. We discuss an article titled Evaluating Sensory Integration/Sensory Processing Treatment: Issues and Analysis by Camarata, Miller, and Wallace from 2020, including how to put the information gained into our clinical practice despite the barriers. This episode is a recording of a journal club that was done in our OT Graphically Library Membership on The Current Evidence for Sensory Processing. We discuss an article titled Evaluating Sensory Integration/Sensory Processing Treatment: Issues and Analysis by Camarata, Miller, and Wallace from 2020, including how to put the information gained into our clinical practice despite the barriers. evidence based practice, occupational therapy, healthcare, pediatric occpuational therapy, sensory integration, ot podcast, ot, ebp, sensory processing, sensory no full 26 b158b563-9043-42f1-9598-a35150e1c600 The Evidence Behind Home Programs OT Graphically Library

OT Graphically Website

References:

Carpenter, K. M., & Garfinkel, M. (2021). Home and parent training strategies for pediatric feeding disorders: The caregivers’ perspective. The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 9(1), 1-21.

Jose, D. S., Varma, R., Sambasivan, S. L., Philip, L., Sandhya, P., & Sundaram, S. (2023). Autism Spectrum Disorders: Barriers to Implementing Parent-Based Home Programs. Indian Journal of Pediatrics, 90(1), 79-82.

Lillo-Navarro, C., Montilla-Herrador, J., Escolar-Reina, P., Oliveira-Sousa, S. L., García-Vidal, J. A., & Medina-Mirapeix, F. (2019). Factors associated with parents’ adherence to different types of exercises in home programs for children with disabilities. Journal of clinical medicine, 8(4), 456.

Novak, I., & Berry, J. (2014). Home program intervention effectiveness evidence. Physical & occupational therapy in pediatrics, 34(4), 384-389.

Smidt, K. B., Klevberg, G. L., & Oftedal, B. F. (2020). Home programme to improve hand function for children with bilateral cerebral palsy: Beneficial but challenging. Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics, 40(4), 410-422.

]]> Fri, 31 Mar 2023 12:57:35 +0000 katie@otgraphically.com (Katie Caspero) https://ot-digest-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-evidence-behind-home-programs-BIe__1iH OT Graphically Library

OT Graphically Website

References:

Carpenter, K. M., & Garfinkel, M. (2021). Home and parent training strategies for pediatric feeding disorders: The caregivers’ perspective. The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 9(1), 1-21.

Jose, D. S., Varma, R., Sambasivan, S. L., Philip, L., Sandhya, P., & Sundaram, S. (2023). Autism Spectrum Disorders: Barriers to Implementing Parent-Based Home Programs. Indian Journal of Pediatrics, 90(1), 79-82.

Lillo-Navarro, C., Montilla-Herrador, J., Escolar-Reina, P., Oliveira-Sousa, S. L., García-Vidal, J. A., & Medina-Mirapeix, F. (2019). Factors associated with parents’ adherence to different types of exercises in home programs for children with disabilities. Journal of clinical medicine, 8(4), 456.

Novak, I., & Berry, J. (2014). Home program intervention effectiveness evidence. Physical & occupational therapy in pediatrics, 34(4), 384-389.

Smidt, K. B., Klevberg, G. L., & Oftedal, B. F. (2020). Home programme to improve hand function for children with bilateral cerebral palsy: Beneficial but challenging. Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics, 40(4), 410-422.

]]> The Evidence Behind Home Programs Katie Caspero 00:24:05 In this episode, I discuss what evidence we have as occupational therapists for creating effective home programs. In addition, I share about the barriers to this, with a specific focus on families and working with the pediatric population. In this episode, I discuss what evidence we have as occupational therapists for creating effective home programs. In addition, I share about the barriers to this, with a specific focus on families and working with the pediatric population. occupational therapy, pediatric ot, ot podcast, ot no full 25 16ee3a5b-6adc-4260-bfff-1a6fb0ebb824 Making Healthcare Human Again with Rafi Salazar Find Rafi's book here

The Better Outcomes Show 

Learn more about OT Graphically at www.otgraphically.com

]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2022 21:55:02 +0000 katie@otgraphically.com (Rafi Salazar, Katie Caspero) https://ot-digest-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/making-healthcare-human-again-with-rafi-salazar-_JZODNDy Find Rafi's book here

The Better Outcomes Show 

Learn more about OT Graphically at www.otgraphically.com

]]> Making Healthcare Human Again with Rafi Salazar Rafi Salazar, Katie Caspero 00:28:51 Rafi Salazar is working to place humans back at the center of healthcare where they belong. He is an occupational therapist and principal owner of Rehab U Practice Solutions and hosts the Better Outcomes Podcast. Listen as we discuss on this podcast how simple actions can improve humanizing healthcare with concrete examples also found in Rafi's book, Better Outcomes a Guide to Humanizing Healthcare. Rafi Salazar is working to place humans back at the center of healthcare where they belong. He is an occupational therapist and principal owner of Rehab U Practice Solutions and hosts the Better Outcomes Podcast. Listen as we discuss on this podcast how simple actions can improve humanizing healthcare with concrete examples also found in Rafi's book, Better Outcomes a Guide to Humanizing Healthcare. rehab, occupational therapy, healthcare, healthcare administration, health care, evidence-based practice, ot podcast, ot, ebp, healthcare policy no full 24 427ad869-1d80-4e39-80a7-94c1746b01ce How Journal Clubs and Communities of Practices Help Occupational Therapists Use Evidence To learn more about the OT Graphically Library check it out here:

https://members.otgraphically.com

]]> Mon, 7 Nov 2022 20:00:44 +0000 katie@otgraphically.com (Katie Caspero) https://ot-digest-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/how-journal-clubs-and-communities-of-practices-help-occupational-therapists-use-evidence-M9nwdFPD To learn more about the OT Graphically Library check it out here:

https://members.otgraphically.com

]]> How Journal Clubs and Communities of Practices Help Occupational Therapists Use Evidence Katie Caspero 00:15:34 This episode includes a summary of two tools to support occupational therapists in their clinical practice: Journal clubs and communities of practice. This episode includes a summary of two tools to support occupational therapists in their clinical practice: Journal clubs and communities of practice. ot student, pt, evidence based practice, occupational therapy, healthcare, pt podcast, evidence-based practice, ot podcast, ot, speech therapy, physical therapy, otd, research, slp podcast, slp no full 23 3551a940-5194-420a-9109-f4d1f20654b1 Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices in Occupational Therapy OT practice article

Dr. Dallman's article

Judy Singer Website

OT Code of Ethics

Dr. Aaron Dallman's email - a.dallman@rutgers.edu


 

Learn more about quickly staying up to date on evidence at the OT Graphically Library

Questions, comments, want to be the next interviewee on The OT Digest Podcast? Email Katie at katie@otgraphically.com

]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2022 01:03:38 +0000 katie@otgraphically.com (Aaron Dallman, Katie Caspero) https://ot-digest-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/neurodiversity-affirming-practices-in-occupational-therapy-PvEYtoUZ OT practice article

Dr. Dallman's article

Judy Singer Website

OT Code of Ethics

Dr. Aaron Dallman's email - a.dallman@rutgers.edu


 

Learn more about quickly staying up to date on evidence at the OT Graphically Library

Questions, comments, want to be the next interviewee on The OT Digest Podcast? Email Katie at katie@otgraphically.com

]]> Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices in Occupational Therapy Aaron Dallman, Katie Caspero 00:35:57 In this episode, I'm joined by Aaron Dallman, PhD, OTR/L in discussing: 1. The background on Neurodiversity movement 2. The OT ethical mandate and how it relates to neurodiversity 3. Neurodiversity-affirming goal setting 4. Rethinking rewards/charts/token economies And more! In this episode, I'm joined by Aaron Dallman, PhD, OTR/L in discussing: 1. The background on Neurodiversity movement 2. The OT ethical mandate and how it relates to neurodiversity 3. Neurodiversity-affirming goal setting 4. Rethinking rewards/charts/token economies And more! occupational therapy, advocacy, healthcare, autism, evidence-based practice, neurodiversity, ot podcast, ot, occupational therapy podcast, neurodiversity-affirming no full 22 667d2431-59fd-43e0-aadb-a03c4e2731e4 Evidence-Based Practice vs. Practice-Based Evidence Email me at katie@otgraphically.com with any questions. 

Learn more about the OT Graphically Library Membership Here.

References:

Eppley, K., Azano, A. P., Brenner, D. G., & Shannon, P. (2018). What counts as evidence in rural schools? Evidence-based practice and practice-based evidence for diverse settings. The Rural Educator, 39(2).

Green, L. W., & Allegrante, J. P. (2020). Practice-based evidence and the need for more diverse methods and sources in epidemiology, public health and health promotion. American Journal of Health Promotion, 34(8), 946-948.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-digital-doctor/202009/evidence-based-practice-practice-based-evidence

Swisher, A. K. (2010). Practice-based evidence. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal, 21(2), 4.

]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2022 20:35:35 +0000 katie@otgraphically.com (Katie Caspero) https://ot-digest-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/evidence-based-practice-vs-practice-based-evidence-OC3i7Cnq Email me at katie@otgraphically.com with any questions. 

Learn more about the OT Graphically Library Membership Here.

References:

Eppley, K., Azano, A. P., Brenner, D. G., & Shannon, P. (2018). What counts as evidence in rural schools? Evidence-based practice and practice-based evidence for diverse settings. The Rural Educator, 39(2).

Green, L. W., & Allegrante, J. P. (2020). Practice-based evidence and the need for more diverse methods and sources in epidemiology, public health and health promotion. American Journal of Health Promotion, 34(8), 946-948.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-digital-doctor/202009/evidence-based-practice-practice-based-evidence

Swisher, A. K. (2010). Practice-based evidence. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal, 21(2), 4.

]]> Evidence-Based Practice vs. Practice-Based Evidence Katie Caspero 00:16:52 This episode was a Livestream that was recorded as part of the OT Graphically Library membership. In this episode, I discuss the difference between these two terms: Evidence-Based Practice and Practice-Based Evidence. I walk through an example of what practice-based evidence can look like, and give resources to share about specific assessments that can help track and measure specific interventions. This episode was a Livestream that was recorded as part of the OT Graphically Library membership. In this episode, I discuss the difference between these two terms: Evidence-Based Practice and Practice-Based Evidence. I walk through an example of what practice-based evidence can look like, and give resources to share about specific assessments that can help track and measure specific interventions. occupational therapy, healthcare, practice-based evidence, pt podcast, evidence-based practice, ot podcast, ot, ebp, physical therapy, slp podcast, speech language pathology, ot podcasts, slp no full 21 596d90b4-9ccd-47e1-9cdd-6b355b6ff713 Making Measurement Meaningful for Clinical Practice Resources from the show:

1. Functional Assessment of Standardized Items

2. Dr. Weaver's article on the Coma Recovery Scale

3. Help Dr. Weaver's research by participating in the surveys below if applicable. 

4. OT Graphically Library Membership

For more information about this episode contact Katie at katie@otgraphically.com or Dr. Jen Weaver at Jen.Weaver@colostate.edu

]]> Tue, 5 Jul 2022 14:08:32 +0000 katie@otgraphically.com (Jennifer Weaver, Katie Caspero) https://ot-digest-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/making-measurement-meaningful-for-clinical-practice-FNYiQXuK Resources from the show:

1. Functional Assessment of Standardized Items

2. Dr. Weaver's article on the Coma Recovery Scale

3. Help Dr. Weaver's research by participating in the surveys below if applicable. 

4. OT Graphically Library Membership

For more information about this episode contact Katie at katie@otgraphically.com or Dr. Jen Weaver at Jen.Weaver@colostate.edu

]]> Making Measurement Meaningful for Clinical Practice Jennifer Weaver, Katie Caspero 00:37:56 Dr. Jen Weaver, Ph.D., OTR/L, CBIS is an occupational therapy professor at Colorado State University. She focuses on translational science specific to measurement and assessments as it relates to traumatic brain injury. Learn more about how Dr. Weaver is in the process of making measurements more clinically meaningful to utilize for OT practitioners. Dr. Jen Weaver, Ph.D., OTR/L, CBIS is an occupational therapy professor at Colorado State University. She focuses on translational science specific to measurement and assessments as it relates to traumatic brain injury. Learn more about how Dr. Weaver is in the process of making measurements more clinically meaningful to utilize for OT practitioners. measurement, pt, occupational therapy, healthcare, translational science, traumatic brain injury, evidence-based practice, healthcare outcomes, ot podcast, ot, implementation science, ebp, physical therapy no full 20 115aa613-f5c1-45d7-9866-ab8b3863ac2a Knowledge Translation: What It Is and Why You Should Know About It Resources mentioned in the show:

 

]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:40:27 +0000 katie@otgraphically.com (Katie Caspero) https://ot-digest-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/what-is-knowledge-translation-and-why-you-should-know-about-it-4JCiXmWE Resources mentioned in the show:

 

]]> Knowledge Translation: What It Is and Why You Should Know About It Katie Caspero 00:13:34 Knowledge translation is a relatively new area due to the new problem of having too much research. In this podcast, I discuss the background behind it as well as review my poster from AOTA Inspire 22 Conference. I believe strongly all healthcare professionals should understand this topic as it impacts us all on a daily basis. Knowledge translation is a relatively new area due to the new problem of having too much research. In this podcast, I discuss the background behind it as well as review my poster from AOTA Inspire 22 Conference. I believe strongly all healthcare professionals should understand this topic as it impacts us all on a daily basis. speech therapy podcast, dissemination, pt, patient outcomes, occupational therapy, healthcare, implementation, pt podcast, slt, evidence-based practice, interventions, ot podcast, physical therapy podcast, ebp, physical therapy, knowledge translation, ot podcasts no full 19 1af843c4-9725-40e0-a6c3-8b1796e53214 Providing Trauma-Informed Care Using Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga Resources mentioned in the show:

Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Website

Research Completed on Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga  

 

Email Katie at katie@otgraphically.com

Learn more about OT Graphically and how we are supporting healthcare professionals staying up to day here:

https://www.otgraphically.com/

]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2022 15:46:12 +0000 katie@otgraphically.com (Katie Caspero, Camille Holman) https://ot-digest-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/providing-trauma-informed-care-using-trauma-center-trauma-sensitive-yoga-ciuaZVe_ Resources mentioned in the show:

Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Website

Research Completed on Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga  

 

Email Katie at katie@otgraphically.com

Learn more about OT Graphically and how we are supporting healthcare professionals staying up to day here:

https://www.otgraphically.com/

]]> Providing Trauma-Informed Care Using Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga Katie Caspero, Camille Holman 00:40:15 Camille Holman is an occupational therapist (OT) that is incorporating Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga in her OT practice. She reviews the background behind trauma-sensitive practices and the training involved in getting certified. Camille shares her journey including the success and challenges of implementing a new intervention in her practice. Camille Holman is an occupational therapist (OT) that is incorporating Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga in her OT practice. She reviews the background behind trauma-sensitive practices and the training involved in getting certified. Camille shares her journey including the success and challenges of implementing a new intervention in her practice. pt, yoga, occupational therapy, healthcare, trauma-sensitive, trauma informed, implementation, trauma-informed, evidence-based practice, ot podcast, ot, speech therapy, ebp, physical therapy, trauma, knowledge translation, psychology no full 18 c44d23c6-b444-4739-a946-94a9033751fb Polyvagal Theory and the Safe and Sound Protocol: Research, Clinical Implications, and Future Growth Resources:

 

5:36- Introduction to Polyvagal Theory (PVT)

10:00 - Introduction to the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)

17:31 - Current research on the SSP

25:30 - Implementing what we know now about PVT/SSP in Clinical Practice

33:40 - Next steps for using the SSP

35:30 - How to get involved in this research

 

]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2022 17:43:29 +0000 katie@otgraphically.com (Catherine Cavaliere, Rebecca Knowles) https://ot-digest-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/polyvagal-theory-and-the-safe-and-sound-protocol-research-clinical-implications-and-future-growth-e4uFAv9Z Resources:

 

5:36- Introduction to Polyvagal Theory (PVT)

10:00 - Introduction to the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)

17:31 - Current research on the SSP

25:30 - Implementing what we know now about PVT/SSP in Clinical Practice

33:40 - Next steps for using the SSP

35:30 - How to get involved in this research

 

]]> Polyvagal Theory and the Safe and Sound Protocol: Research, Clinical Implications, and Future Growth Catherine Cavaliere, Rebecca Knowles 00:45:00 This episode takes a look at the current evidence surrounding Polyvagal Theory and the Safe and Sound Protocol with Rebecca Knowles OTD, OTR/L, RYT Training and Research Manager at Unyte iLs and Dr. Catherine Cavaliere Ph.D., OTR/L researcher and professor at Dominican University. This episode takes a look at the current evidence surrounding Polyvagal Theory and the Safe and Sound Protocol with Rebecca Knowles OTD, OTR/L, RYT Training and Research Manager at Unyte iLs and Dr. Catherine Cavaliere Ph.D., OTR/L researcher and professor at Dominican University. safe and sound protocol, pt, occupational therapy, healthcare, ssp, evidence-based, polyvagal theory, slt, pediatric ot, ot podcast, ot, speech therapy, ebp, pvt, knowledge translation no full 17 437e5313-b0dc-46dc-a667-7c07cc8445a9 Expanding our Lens of Evidence-Based Practice Turquessa's Blog: OT Research Corner

15-30-45 Minute Rule Blog Post

Open Access Journals Blog Post

Follow Turquessa on Instagram @otresearchcorner

Questions or comments? Contact Katie at katie@otgraphically.com

]]> Sat, 20 Nov 2021 21:56:34 +0000 katie@otgraphically.com (Turquessa Francis, Katie Caspero) https://ot-digest-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/expanding-our-lens-of-evidence-based-practice-VOKLJco1 Turquessa's Blog: OT Research Corner

15-30-45 Minute Rule Blog Post

Open Access Journals Blog Post

Follow Turquessa on Instagram @otresearchcorner

Questions or comments? Contact Katie at katie@otgraphically.com

]]> Expanding our Lens of Evidence-Based Practice Turquessa Francis, Katie Caspero 00:32:25 This episode's guest is Dr. Turquessa Francis OTR, EdD who is the assistant director at the University of Buffalo and the writer behind the OT Research Corner blog. Turquessa and I discuss the various types of activities that make up evidence-based practice and adjusting mindsets around some of the barriers that are currently seen when attempting to be an evidence-based practitioner and what that actually means. Turquessa gives some great tips and tricks for how to incorporate these practices into your daily routines. This episode's guest is Dr. Turquessa Francis OTR, EdD who is the assistant director at the University of Buffalo and the writer behind the OT Research Corner blog. Turquessa and I discuss the various types of activities that make up evidence-based practice and adjusting mindsets around some of the barriers that are currently seen when attempting to be an evidence-based practitioner and what that actually means. Turquessa gives some great tips and tricks for how to incorporate these practices into your daily routines. dissemination, occupational therapy, healthcare, evidence-based practice, ot, research, knowledge translation yes full 16 13b59f36-3920-451d-9a53-643169066a1f The Evidence Behind Burnout Burnout is a major issue among healthcare professionals even before the Covid-19 pandemic. Healthcare professionals know this is a problem but what interventions are being studied to help. I give a snapshot of some studies out there right now that are showing promising results for preventing and healing burnout. 

 

Resources:

Burnout Self-Assessment

Joy Energy Time

Email me with questions or feedback at katie@otgraphically.com

References:

]]> Thu, 7 Oct 2021 17:19:43 +0000 katie@otgraphically.com (Katie Caspero) https://ot-digest-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-evidence-behind-burnout-5Ue46Gyj Burnout is a major issue among healthcare professionals even before the Covid-19 pandemic. Healthcare professionals know this is a problem but what interventions are being studied to help. I give a snapshot of some studies out there right now that are showing promising results for preventing and healing burnout. 

 

Resources:

Burnout Self-Assessment

Joy Energy Time

Email me with questions or feedback at katie@otgraphically.com

References:

]]> The Evidence Behind Burnout Katie Caspero 00:08:45 Burnout is a major issue among healthcare professionals even before the Covid-19 pandemic. Healthcare professionals know this is a problem but what interventions are being studied to help. I give a snapshot of some studies out there right now that are showing promising results for preventing and healing burnout. Burnout is a major issue among healthcare professionals even before the Covid-19 pandemic. Healthcare professionals know this is a problem but what interventions are being studied to help. I give a snapshot of some studies out there right now that are showing promising results for preventing and healing burnout. pt, occupational therapy, healthcare, health administration, burnout, ot, insurance, healthcare system, speech therapy, physical therapy, ot podcasts, slp no full 15 e3a07bec-5919-4f07-ac06-16b7d3b1a1bf Why Evidence-Based Practice Is Not Straightforward Resources mentioned in the episode:

]]> Fri, 3 Sep 2021 20:41:29 +0000 katie@otgraphically.com (Katie Caspero) https://ot-digest-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/why-evidence-based-practice-is-not-straightforward-9_0EljyB Resources mentioned in the episode:

]]> Why Evidence-Based Practice Is Not Straightforward Katie Caspero 00:13:34 Being an evidence-based practitioner is not a step-by-step checklist. It involves a blending of a lot of different reasoning and research searching into a beautiful mix. In this solo episode, I go into some areas to consider when providing evidence-based care and what that actually looks like with some practical examples. Also, I discuss the differences between evidence-based practice, practice-based evidence, and evidence-informed practice. Being an evidence-based practitioner is not a step-by-step checklist. It involves a blending of a lot of different reasoning and research searching into a beautiful mix. In this solo episode, I go into some areas to consider when providing evidence-based care and what that actually looks like with some practical examples. Also, I discuss the differences between evidence-based practice, practice-based evidence, and evidence-informed practice. pt, rehab, occupational therapy, healthcare, slt, pediatric ot, evidence-based practice, ot podcast, ot, occupational therapist, evidence-informed, ebp no full 14 4cc5a434-842f-4bfa-be60-e8d54c0dafea Situating (or Questioning) the Role and Reasoning of OTs Working With/In Indigenous Communities Resources mentioned in the podcast:

  1. Stories of Pediatric Rehabilitation Practitioners within Indigenous Communities: A Guide to Becoming Culturally Safer
  2. COTAD
  3. Occupational Therapy and Indigenous Health Network 

Check out the infographic of some of Dr. Zafran's work here

]]> Thu, 5 Aug 2021 20:45:37 +0000 katie@otgraphically.com (Hiba Zafran, Katie Caspero) https://ot-digest-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/situating-or-questioning-the-role-and-reasoning-of-ots-working-with-in-indigenous-communities-JkYdJv8M Resources mentioned in the podcast:

  1. Stories of Pediatric Rehabilitation Practitioners within Indigenous Communities: A Guide to Becoming Culturally Safer
  2. COTAD
  3. Occupational Therapy and Indigenous Health Network 

Check out the infographic of some of Dr. Zafran's work here

]]> Situating (or Questioning) the Role and Reasoning of OTs Working With/In Indigenous Communities Hiba Zafran, Katie Caspero 00:58:21 On episode 13, Dr. Hiba Zafran, an occupational therapist and psychotherapist, talks about her experience with working alongside individuals from indigenous communities in Canada and finding how OTs fit into that role. We also discuss the unique strategies to support this population that strays away from the medical model and focuses on listening first and providing cultural safety, no matter what setting we are in. On episode 13, Dr. Hiba Zafran, an occupational therapist and psychotherapist, talks about her experience with working alongside individuals from indigenous communities in Canada and finding how OTs fit into that role. We also discuss the unique strategies to support this population that strays away from the medical model and focuses on listening first and providing cultural safety, no matter what setting we are in. occupational therapy, healthcare, ot, indigenous no full 13 7ecef723-994f-41c5-a10a-7b9e9683038e Assessment and Interventions for Cognitive Decline Resources mentioned during this episode:

Performance Assessment of Self-Care Skills

Cognitive Disorders Fact Sheet

Functional Cognition and OT (Book)

]]> Tue, 29 Jun 2021 18:17:13 +0000 katie@otgraphically.com (Katie Caspero, Juleen Radakowski) https://ot-digest-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/assessment-and-interventions-for-cognitive-decline-D7JXyBcs Resources mentioned during this episode:

Performance Assessment of Self-Care Skills

Cognitive Disorders Fact Sheet

Functional Cognition and OT (Book)

]]> Assessment and Interventions for Cognitive Decline Katie Caspero, Juleen Radakowski 00:28:45 Dr. Juleen Rodakowski, OTD, MS, OTR/L, FAOTAis a researcher and professor at the University of Pittsburgh. She focuses on community-based rehabilitation for older adults with cognitive decline. Her work focuses on using strategy training and assessing IADLS in order to properly support this population in multiple settings as an occupational therapist. Dr. Juleen Rodakowski, OTD, MS, OTR/L, FAOTAis a researcher and professor at the University of Pittsburgh. She focuses on community-based rehabilitation for older adults with cognitive decline. Her work focuses on using strategy training and assessing IADLS in order to properly support this population in multiple settings as an occupational therapist. occupational therapy, geriatric, strategy training, healthcare, older adults, cognitive deficits, home health, rehabilitation, ot podcast, ot, cognitive impairment, aging in place no full 12 7de59e31-350c-483d-a59b-3a9ff9de0268 Managing Information Overload as an OT Practitioner Submit questions to Katie (katie@otgraphically.com)  and leave a review of the OT Digest podcast if you found this information helpful.

Here's an article discussing the history and additional tips for information overload.

]]> Thu, 3 Jun 2021 01:35:17 +0000 katie@otgraphically.com (Katie Caspero) https://ot-digest-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/managing-information-overload-as-an-ot-practitioner-MJvrOrz0 Submit questions to Katie (katie@otgraphically.com)  and leave a review of the OT Digest podcast if you found this information helpful.

Here's an article discussing the history and additional tips for information overload.

]]> Managing Information Overload as an OT Practitioner Katie Caspero 00:10:11 There's a lot of information out there: articles, podcasts, books, courses, etc. How can we, as OT practitioners, quickly find the information we need in the era of information overload in order to serve our clients with the best possible care? Listen in with some tips and tricks in this solo episode with Katie Caspero. There's a lot of information out there: articles, podcasts, books, courses, etc. How can we, as OT practitioners, quickly find the information we need in the era of information overload in order to serve our clients with the best possible care? Listen in with some tips and tricks in this solo episode with Katie Caspero. occupational therapy, healthcare, evidence-based practice, ot podcast, ot, research, ot podcasts no full 11 0ed6a211-7816-48b0-85cc-c75a13f52fab Pediatric CIMT & Multidisciplinary Intensive Services with Kaitlyn Goerl & Katie Caspero Our AOTA Poster

The p-CIMT Manual 

Katie's email: katie@otgraphically.com

Kaitlyn's email: kaitlyngoerl@gmail.com 

 

 

 

]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2021 18:40:49 +0000 katie@otgraphically.com (Kaitlyn Goerl, Katie Caspero) https://ot-digest-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/pediatric-cimt-multidisciplinary-intensive-services-with-kaitlyn-goerl-katie-caspero-z8STUe45 Our AOTA Poster

The p-CIMT Manual 

Katie's email: katie@otgraphically.com

Kaitlyn's email: kaitlyngoerl@gmail.com 

 

 

 

]]> Pediatric CIMT & Multidisciplinary Intensive Services with Kaitlyn Goerl & Katie Caspero Kaitlyn Goerl, Katie Caspero 00:33:13 For this episode, I review a project I worked on alongside my co-worker Kaitlyn Goerl MOT, OTR/L. We discuss pediatric CIMT and the benefits of pairing it alongside other multidisciplinary intensive services. We discuss how to implement p-CIMT into your own practice and whether it is feasible back on feedback from parents. For this episode, I review a project I worked on alongside my co-worker Kaitlyn Goerl MOT, OTR/L. We discuss pediatric CIMT and the benefits of pairing it alongside other multidisciplinary intensive services. We discuss how to implement p-CIMT into your own practice and whether it is feasible back on feedback from parents. pt, cimt, constraint induced movement therapy, occupational therapy, ot podcast, ot, physical therapy, pcimt no full 10 55e66561-81c3-416e-866c-d4b017b26d80 Decoding Dysgraphia with Cheri Dotterer If you're interested in connecting with Cheri find her in the following places:


 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
]]> Wed, 7 Apr 2021 16:25:18 +0000 katie@otgraphically.com (Katie Caspero) https://ot-digest-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/decoding-dysgraphia-with-cheri-dotterer-uKwuG0Oq If you're interested in connecting with Cheri find her in the following places:


 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
]]> Decoding Dysgraphia with Cheri Dotterer Katie Caspero 00:52:08 Cheri Dotterer is also known as the Dysgraphia Consultant and the author of the Handwriting Brain-Body Disconnect. She has recently started working on her own research interests specific to handwriting and discusses new insights she's found since publishing her book. Cheri Dotterer is also known as the Dysgraphia Consultant and the author of the Handwriting Brain-Body Disconnect. She has recently started working on her own research interests specific to handwriting and discusses new insights she's found since publishing her book. no full 9 9a35f694-48f0-4843-8330-55e92f9a8059 Community-Based Programs for the ID/DD Population with Dr. Amy Castagnino, OTD, OTR/L Infographic of the EMPOWER program:

https://www.otgraphically.com/empower

Community-based programs that are well-established:

The Arc

Easter Seals

Connect with Amy: amycastagnino@gmail.com

Connect with Katie: katie@otgraphically.com

See updates from OT Graphically on Instagram @otgraphically

]]> Wed, 3 Mar 2021 02:00:00 +0000 katie@otgraphically.com (Katie Caspero, Amy Castagnino) https://ot-digest-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/community-based-programs-for-the-id-dd-population-_XXhw5jf Infographic of the EMPOWER program:

https://www.otgraphically.com/empower

Community-based programs that are well-established:

The Arc

Easter Seals

Connect with Amy: amycastagnino@gmail.com

Connect with Katie: katie@otgraphically.com

See updates from OT Graphically on Instagram @otgraphically

]]> Community-Based Programs for the ID/DD Population with Dr. Amy Castagnino, OTD, OTR/L Katie Caspero, Amy Castagnino 00:43:13 This episode highlights a newly developed training program for Direct Support Professionals working in Community-based programs entitled EMPOWER by Dr. Amy Castagnino. I interview her about the progress of developing the program, why it is important to her, and how others can get involved in doing something similar for their communities. This episode highlights a newly developed training program for Direct Support Professionals working in Community-based programs entitled EMPOWER by Dr. Amy Castagnino. I interview her about the progress of developing the program, why it is important to her, and how others can get involved in doing something similar for their communities. pt, occupational therapy, developmental disabilities, evidence-based, transition, slt, health care, occupational therapy students, intellectual disabilities, ot, services, direct support professionals, social services, otd, community-based, program development no full 8 ccca554f-8aa9-4b42-b3ce-dd3b26cf23f5 Cancer Rehab & Cognition with Rachelle Brick MSOT, OTR/L Rachelle's Google Scholar Profile 

www.otgraphically.com

OT Graphically's Twitter

]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2020 00:58:05 +0000 katie@otgraphically.com (Rachelle Brick, Katie Caspero) https://ot-digest-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/cancer-rehab-cognition-with-rachelle-brick-2rHWwbM9 Rachelle's Google Scholar Profile 

www.otgraphically.com

OT Graphically's Twitter

]]> Cancer Rehab & Cognition with Rachelle Brick MSOT, OTR/L Rachelle Brick, Katie Caspero 00:34:35 Rachelle Brick MSOT, OTR/L is a 4th year PhD student at the University of Pittsburgh that is passionate about cancer research. In this episode, she discusses the current work of identifying the impact of cognition for cancer rehab as well as new interventions to support better outcomes for older adult survivors of cancer. Rachelle Brick MSOT, OTR/L is a 4th year PhD student at the University of Pittsburgh that is passionate about cancer research. In this episode, she discusses the current work of identifying the impact of cognition for cancer rehab as well as new interventions to support better outcomes for older adult survivors of cancer. pt, rehab, occupation, occupational therapy, implementation, slt, cancer, evidence-based practice, interventions, rehabilitation, ot podcast, ot, therapy, research no full 7 77d5c44b-2d12-4979-81f0-0e05635cc27f The Journey of OT & Telehealth with Dr. Jana Cason Resources and Articles Mentioned in the Show

]]> Sat, 28 Nov 2020 00:20:58 +0000 katie@otgraphically.com (Katie Caspero, Dr. Jana Cason) https://ot-digest-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-journey-of-ot-and-telehealth-gYaXiDZI Resources and Articles Mentioned in the Show

]]> The Journey of OT & Telehealth with Dr. Jana Cason Katie Caspero, Dr. Jana Cason 00:39:17 Dr. Jana Cason DHSc, OTR/L, FAOTA discusses the start of Telehealth in the OT world and how it has grown and changed over the years. She shares her experiences in the past and projects she is currently working on which includes a telehealth repository of resources of her company she started with Melanie Criss called TelehealthShare. Dr. Jana Cason DHSc, OTR/L, FAOTA discusses the start of Telehealth in the OT world and how it has grown and changed over the years. She shares her experiences in the past and projects she is currently working on which includes a telehealth repository of resources of her company she started with Melanie Criss called TelehealthShare. medical, ot business, occupation, occupational therapy, telehealth, healthcare, ot, research no full 6 021b432c-5bd3-4214-b4d2-9e32b23d7ae5 Assessing & Supporting Cultural Competence with Dr. Melanie Merrill California Brief Multicultural Competence Scale

Project Implicit - Test of Implicit Bias from Harvard

Additional Assessments of Cultural Competence for Various Practice Areas

Spend Money Simulation Game

OT Graphically Website

]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2020 17:15:41 +0000 katie@otgraphically.com (Melanie Merrill, Katie Caspero) https://ot-digest-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/assessing-supporting-cultural-competence-with-dr-melanie-merrill-J4t5ecf8 California Brief Multicultural Competence Scale

Project Implicit - Test of Implicit Bias from Harvard

Additional Assessments of Cultural Competence for Various Practice Areas

Spend Money Simulation Game

OT Graphically Website

]]> Assessing & Supporting Cultural Competence with Dr. Melanie Merrill Melanie Merrill, Katie Caspero 00:55:24 Dr. Merrill teaches cultural competence at the University of Buffalo to occupational therapy students. She completed her OTD capstone at Boston University on the ways to assess and support cultural competence for the OT profession. Dr. Merrill teaches cultural competence at the University of Buffalo to occupational therapy students. She completed her OTD capstone at Boston University on the ways to assess and support cultural competence for the OT profession. academia, occupational therapy, healthcare, rehabilitation, ot, speech therapy, cultural, physical therapy, competence, diversity no full 5 57c8df9c-f71a-423f-87c1-86b5ee1b2cd3 Racial Microaggressions & the Role of Occupational Therapy Part 2 You can find the article discussed in this episode here.

Additional articles or references from the interview:

D.W. Sue Article Abstract

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

1993 Core Values of Occupational Therapy

2006 World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Position Statement on Human Rights

Townsend and Wilcox 2004 Article Abstract

Aldrich 2018 Article AJOT

 

If you'd like to reach out to the authors feel free to email me at otgraphically@gmail.com to get connected.

]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2020 12:00:10 +0000 katie@otgraphically.com (Katie Caspero) https://ot-digest-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/racial-microaggressions-and-the-role-of-occupational-therapy-part-2-e8fcusdy You can find the article discussed in this episode here.

Additional articles or references from the interview:

D.W. Sue Article Abstract

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

1993 Core Values of Occupational Therapy

2006 World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Position Statement on Human Rights

Townsend and Wilcox 2004 Article Abstract

Aldrich 2018 Article AJOT

 

If you'd like to reach out to the authors feel free to email me at otgraphically@gmail.com to get connected.

]]> Racial Microaggressions & the Role of Occupational Therapy Part 2 Katie Caspero 00:22:07 In Pt 2. of this 2 part interview, Dr. Grullon, Dr. Hunnicutt and Dr. Whaley tell us about some action steps that they learned from their scoping review that you can use both as an OT and in your personal day to day life. In Pt 2. of this 2 part interview, Dr. Grullon, Dr. Hunnicutt and Dr. Whaley tell us about some action steps that they learned from their scoping review that you can use both as an OT and in your personal day to day life. no full 4 1681ee72-fc3e-46b3-a7ea-73a7de6c45c4 Racial Microaggressions & the Role of Occupational Therapy Part 1 You can find the article discussed in this episode here.

Additional articles or references from the interview:

D.W. Sue Article Abstract

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

1993 Core Values of Occupational Therapy

2006 World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Position Statement on Human Rights

Townsend and Wilcox 2004 Article Abstract

Aldrich 2018 Article AJOT

 

If you'd like to reach out to the authors feel free to email me at otgraphically@gmail.com to get connected.

]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2020 12:00:09 +0000 katie@otgraphically.com (Dr. Emily Grullon, Dr. Mirtha Whaley, Dr. Carlneshia Hunnicutt, Katie Caspero) https://ot-digest-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/racial-microaggressions-and-the-role-of-occupational-therapists-m70UPHwM You can find the article discussed in this episode here.

Additional articles or references from the interview:

D.W. Sue Article Abstract

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

1993 Core Values of Occupational Therapy

2006 World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Position Statement on Human Rights

Townsend and Wilcox 2004 Article Abstract

Aldrich 2018 Article AJOT

 

If you'd like to reach out to the authors feel free to email me at otgraphically@gmail.com to get connected.

]]> Racial Microaggressions & the Role of Occupational Therapy Part 1 Dr. Emily Grullon, Dr. Mirtha Whaley, Dr. Carlneshia Hunnicutt, Katie Caspero 00:59:33 You may have seen the infographic I created based on an article reviewing Racial Microaggressions. As a follow up to that, I was grateful to interview with three of the authors of the original article, Dr. Emily Grullon, Dr. Carlneshia Hunnicutt and Dr. Mirtha Whaley about the background behind what motivated them to complete this review and the relationship between social and occupational justice. They answer the question, "Do OTs have a role addressing racial microaggresions when working with clients?". This article won the first ever FOTA award for the Soul of Occupational Therapy Award. You may have seen the infographic I created based on an article reviewing Racial Microaggressions. As a follow up to that, I was grateful to interview with three of the authors of the original article, Dr. Emily Grullon, Dr. Carlneshia Hunnicutt and Dr. Mirtha Whaley about the background behind what motivated them to complete this review and the relationship between social and occupational justice. They answer the question, "Do OTs have a role addressing racial microaggresions when working with clients?". This article won the first ever FOTA award for the Soul of Occupational Therapy Award. pt, microaggressions, social justice, occupational therapy, medical model, slt, health care, rehabilitation, ot, occupational justice, systemic racism, holistic, racial justice no full 3 2f7c4a98-27b4-4145-b0be-856eccaa4a3e Self-Management & Wrist Fracture with Dr. Brocha Stern Articles/Topics mentioned in the podcast:

Self-Management in Adults after Distal Radius Fracture

Older and Happier? Associations Among Age, Affective Symptomatology, and Quality of Life in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis

Hand therapists' knowledge and practice-related beliefs about pain science: A survey study

The Flag System

Dr. Stern's Google Scholar Profile

]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2020 12:00:25 +0000 katie@otgraphically.com (Dr. Brocha Stern) https://ot-digest-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/self-management-and-distal-radial-fracture-with-dr-brocha-stern-q6rwfqBg Articles/Topics mentioned in the podcast:

Self-Management in Adults after Distal Radius Fracture

Older and Happier? Associations Among Age, Affective Symptomatology, and Quality of Life in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis

Hand therapists' knowledge and practice-related beliefs about pain science: A survey study

The Flag System

Dr. Stern's Google Scholar Profile

]]> Self-Management & Wrist Fracture with Dr. Brocha Stern Dr. Brocha Stern 00:34:52 An interview with Dr. Brocha Stern about her research on self-management and distal radius fracture. In addition we discuss tips for finding research articles and how you can get more involved on the research side of OT while being a clinician. An interview with Dr. Brocha Stern about her research on self-management and distal radius fracture. In addition we discuss tips for finding research articles and how you can get more involved on the research side of OT while being a clinician. orthopedic, pt, occupational therapy, health care, evidenced-based practice, rehabilitation, ot, hand therapy, research, self-management no full 2 d335f021-386c-41ee-9639-be67246e2b88 The Mission & Person Behind this Podcast Books mentioned:

Blue Mind by Wallace J. Nichols

1000 Awesome Things by Neil Pasricha

 

Connect with me at OT Graphically

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Website

Facebook

Twitter

]]> Mon, 7 Sep 2020 12:00:05 +0000 katie@otgraphically.com (Katie Caspero) https://ot-digest-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/1-the-mission-person-behind-this-podcast-8rbYDEfS Books mentioned:

Blue Mind by Wallace J. Nichols

1000 Awesome Things by Neil Pasricha

 

Connect with me at OT Graphically

Instagram

Website

Facebook

Twitter

]]> The Mission & Person Behind this Podcast Katie Caspero 00:07:47 Learn more about me (Katie Caspero) and what to expect from the OT Digest Podcast. Learn more about me (Katie Caspero) and what to expect from the OT Digest Podcast. dissemination, pt, occupational therapy, health care research, slt, ot, implementation science, research, knowledge translation no full 1 f00c9789-6290-446c-a021-0d32130ff473 OT Digest Trailer Tue, 1 Sep 2020 12:00:38 +0000 katie@otgraphically.com (Katie Caspero) https://ot-digest-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/ot-digest-trailer-8nrYz1n3 OT Digest Trailer Katie Caspero 00:00:39 Starting September 15th, Katie Caspero OTR/L (Owner of OT Graphically) will interview OT research authors about what they are up to and what research topics they are passionate about. With this podcast, we hope to work to bridge the gap it takes to implement research into clinical practice. Starting September 15th, Katie Caspero OTR/L (Owner of OT Graphically) will interview OT research authors about what they are up to and what research topics they are passionate about. With this podcast, we hope to work to bridge the gap it takes to implement research into clinical practice. dissemination, healthcare research, occupational therapy, health care research, translational science, health care, health systems, speech language therapy, evidenced-based practice, quality improvement, ot, implementation science, ebp, physical therapy, health and science, research, knowledge translation, continuing education no trailer 1