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| When does onset of OCD typically occur? |
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| what are 2 OT interventions for OCD? |
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| stress management and exposure therapy |
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| what is used to cope with OCD |
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| Educating patient about OCD and educating patient on relaxation techniques |
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| What is a great model to apply to mental health? |
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| the psychosocial aspect of mental health can affect what areas of OT? |
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| Psychosocial aspect of mental health can affect all areas of OT |
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| why don't people want to work in mental health? |
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| People don’t want to work in mental health because of horror stories, job burnout, stigma. |
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| What is AOTA involved in (3 main things)? |
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| involved in making sure that consumers get services from skilled OT's and COTA's instead of just anyone, lobbying for the profession, and evidence based research |
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| What does the Health Care Reform do for OT? |
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| In the Health Care Reform Occupational Therapists will be able to provide skilled services to more people, people living in rural areas without a physician's prescription. |
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| How does OT help with CIMT? |
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| *OT helps with CIMT to make the activity to be functional and meaningful to the client. |
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| What do most older adults know about safe sex? |
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| * Know that most older adults don't know what the younger population does about safe sex and many of them think that condoms are not needed after menopause or with partners they know. |
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| Why is there an increase prevalence in STD's for the older adult population? |
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| And also remember that there is an increasing prevalence of STD’s among the older adult population due to the reluctance of the elderly to discuss about STD symptoms, health care providers are embarrassed to ask about their client’s sexual activity, ED therapeutic drug use such as Viagra, Cialis and Levitra, and that routine physical exam does not include STD screening procedures |
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| what is short wave diathermy used for? |
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| increase circulation, reducing edema, decreasing muscle tone while increasing ROM. |
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| what is the main difference between SWD and US? |
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| Main difference between Ultra sound and SWD is that SWD can penetrate clothing and casting materials. |
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| Ultrasound is used often because insurance companies usually reimburse for this type of modality. |
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| What is the difference b/n 3 MHz and 1 for US? |
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| Remember that 3 MHz is what you should use for wrists and digits, 1 is used for larger areas |
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| what is the difference b/n continious vs. pulsed US? |
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Continuous ultra sound treats muscle spasms, pain, and relaxed tense muscles
*Pulsed is for inflammation (tendonitis, and bursitis) |
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| Definition of Aging in place? |
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| Aging in place: definition of aging in place allowing the person to independently stay at home for as long as possible, factors |
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| Factors that inhibit from staying at home: |
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| “injuries, falls, decreaing balance and coordination, burns and fires, occur 2x as often in elderly, poisoning, due to medication non compliance. |
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| what are The 7 types of abuse categories? |
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| physical, sexual, emotional or psychological abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, abandonment, self-neglect. |
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| the use of physical force that may result in physical pain, bodily injury, or impairment |
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| what is Emotional or Physiological abuse? |
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| infliction of anguish, pain, or distress through verbal or nonverbal acts. |
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| Does each state have their own requirements about how to report elder abuse? |
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| what do caregivers report elder abuse for? |
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| *Caregivers report elder abuse due to alcoholic habits, underemployment, mental illness, ect.. |
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| What are the different funding sources for assisted living? |
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Long Term Care Insurance
Private Pay from patient or family
Sliding Scale Fees
Medicaid
Veterans Benefits |
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| How does an OT fit into an assisted living setting? |
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*Resource for our clients and their families
Can help in the process
Being aware of locations where older adults live
Knowing your client and being able to make an educated recommendation
Knowing when it’s time to place a loved one
*Possible work environments for us |
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| What are some reasons to become board certified? |
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To have credibility
To show you are an expert
Financially could lead to a better salary
More leverage when applying for a job
Increase public image and referral base especially in private practice
Another way to learn |
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| What are the areas to become board certified in? |
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Gerontology
Mental Health
Physical Rehabilitation
Pediatrics |
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| How many years clinical experience do you need to become board certified? |
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| What is needed for the ongoing profesional development piece of the board certification process? |
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| where you are now, where you want to go, 5 year concrete plan |
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| What is needed for the reflective portfolio piece of the board certification process? |
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| have to show that you meet all the competencies involved and show evidence |
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| what are the 5 standards for the Self Appraisal of Competenciesefof the reflective Portfolio Application? |
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| knowledge, critical reasoning, interpersonal skills, performance skills, and ethical reasoning |
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| What are some examples of evidence you can use for the board certification portfolio? |
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Case studies-most powerful to provide
Making adaptive device
Developing criterion referenced tool
Editing or review a manuscript
Peer evaluation of another intervention
Serving as a mentor
Participating as a mentee
Participating in public awareness efforts
Participating in scholarly research
FW supervision
Participate in formal consultation
Self/independent learning (ie: reading a particular textbook, journal club-reviewing specific articles)
Formal learning (taking classes)
Community presentation (academic lecture)
Making publications
Developing team building activities
Volunteering time, leadership activity |
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| What does the professional development plan entail for the board certification? |
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Pick one competency for a 5-year plan
Develop 5 goals related to this competency
Learning strategies
Resources
Success indications
Target dates |
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| what type of disorder is anorexia? |
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| when does anorexia manifest itself? |
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| *Anorexia manifests itself during any age, it can be seen in young children and older adults. |
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| what does OT do for anorexia pts? |
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| *Occupational therapists use food during treatments for patients diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa. |
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| what is not a warning sign of anorexia? |
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| * An intense need to be surrounded by family and friends |
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