AOTA Everyday Evidence: Recent Episodes
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How does evidence affect everyday problems? AOTA's Everyday Evidence Podcast series has the answers. Listen to the series here and check back for future podcasts.
A 2018 systematic review examined the evidence for the effectiveness of early intervention to improve or maintain occupational performance for adolescents and young adults with or at risk for serious mental illness. Bill Janes is joined by Halley Read, one of the systematic review authors, to discuss the evidence and application to occupational therapy practice.
Imagine working solely on things that are hard for you every day. Services for people with autism often focus on fixing problems. It's time for a shift - occupational therapy practitioners say harnessing the strengths of autism can lead to success as an adult.
We all know sleep is important, but more than a third of American adults are not getting enough sleep. A new occupational therapy study explores the link between engaging in meaningful activities during the day and getting better sleep at night.
For 15 to 30% of people who have had a concussion, symptoms like headaches, mental fatigue, and irritability can linger long after the injury. Occupational therapy can help people with post-concussion syndrome manage symptoms and return to work or school.
Changes in our health can affect our ability to drive as we age. An occupational therapist shares when it is time to get a driving checkup and how the goal of occupational therapy is to keep older drivers on the road for as long as it is safe.
Half of all adults in the U.S. have one or more chronic health condition. If youâ??re struggling with managing conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure, it could be due to your routines and habits. Elizabeth Hart, MS, OTR/L, discusses how occupational therapy can help you develop new skills and routines to self-manage your condition.
Every child is at risk for bullying, but an occupational therapist says we should not focus on stopping bullying. Instead, we need to teach children to respect and tolerate differences. Occupational therapy can help children make friends, which makes them less likely to be bullied.
Stroke deaths are down, which is great, but that means more people are living with the chronic symptoms after a stroke. AOTA's Digital Editor Stephanie Yamkovenko talks to occupational therapists Dawn Nilsen, EdD, OTL, and Glen Gillen, EdD, OTR, FAOTA, about the effectiveness of occupational therapy for people who have had a stroke.