Occupational Therapy Commons^™

Therapeutic Interventions For The Treatment Of Infants Exposed To Drugs And Alcohol In Utero, Faigie Bier, Ots, Elizabeth Fenn, Ots, Angela Kochobay, Ots, Katie Moran, Ots, Kavita Naik, Ots

Collaborative Research and Evidence shared Among Therapists and Educators (CREATE Day)

Primary Focus (Complete): Children and Youth

Learning Objectives (Provide 3 learning objectives):

At the conclusion of the session, the learner will be able to:

1. Identify areas of occupational performance that are affected when an infant is born with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
2. Recognize the importance of therapeutic interventions in promoting healthy development and participation of infants within the scope of practice for occupational therapy.
3. Apply evidence-based occupational therapy interventions for infants with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).

Abstract:

In the United States, approximately 0.2-1.5 per 1,000 infants are …

Stand Tall, Don’T Fall: A Systematic Review On The Effectiveness Of Tai Chi For Improving Balance In Healthy Older Adults, Miya Cho, Ots, Moira Frain, Ots, Courtney Monk, Ots, Caitlin O'Neill, Ots, Kathryn Ricciardi, Ots

Collaborative Research and Evidence shared Among Therapists and Educators (CREATE Day)

Objectives:

•Identify and describe the need for effective balance related interventions among the healthy older adult population

• Recognize occupational therapy’s role in improving balance to decrease risk of falls

• Discuss the effectiveness of Tai Chi as an intervention for improving balance within this population

PICO

• Is Tai Chi an effective intervention for improving balance in the healthy older adult population?

Presentation: 40:55

Handout at bottom of page.

Reframe The Pain: A Systematic Review Of Occupational Therapy Interventions To Promote Quality Of Life For Adults With Fibromyalgia, Alyssa Armstrong, Ots, Jonathan Forkin, Ots, Emma Jablonski, Ots, Shelby Moyer, Ots, Suzanne Sager, Ots

Collaborative Research and Evidence shared Among Therapists and Educators (CREATE Day)

Objectives:

1. Define clinical presentation and three common characteristics of fibromyalgia (FMS) as it impacts quality of life (QOL).

2. Recognize the importance of an occupational therapy (OT) approach as an alternative to current practice methods.

3. Identify at least three effective EBP interventions within the scope of OT to address quality of life for individuals with FMS.

PICO:

What is the evidence to support the effectiveness of interventions within the scope of OT on improving quality of life for adults diagnosed with fibromyalgia?

Presentation: 43:56

Handout with references at bottom of page.