On today's episode we speak with American International University Professor and CDC Act Early Ambassador Kate Barlow. We discuss the importance of occupational therapy in public health and how practitioners can increase their scope and have a larger role in public health initiatives.  Become an AOTA member today: aota.org/membership Additional Resources: Massachusetts Act Early: https://www.maactearly.org/ Developmental Screening Week: Healthcarenews.com Find your Act Early Ambassador: cdc.gov Follow OT ECHO on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/OTECHOAIC ..read more

On today's episode we speak with Beth Pyatak and Elissa Lee who co-edited a book in the 50 studies every doctor should know series “50 Studies Every Occupational Therapist Should Know”. We discuss seminal research included in the book and they provide tips, tricks, and recommendations to help all practitioners find, consume, and apply evidence to practice.  Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice and receive your contact hour for listening by completing this one-minute survey: https://forms.aota.org/forms/everyday_evidence_copy?PODCAST=Every ..read more

On today's episode we speak with the Chairperson of the Volunteer Leadership Development Committee (VLDC), Moira P. Bushell. She describes the role of VLDC and outlines how volunteering with AOTA can enhance knowledge, practice, and community.  Additional resources: Get Involved: https://www.aota.org/community/get-involved Volunteer Groups: https://www.aota.org/community/volunteer-groups Volunteer Center: https://communot.aota.org/volunteer/volunteer-center Email: vldc@aota.org  ..read more

On today's episode we speak with Hannah Oldenburg and Jennifer Bergstrom, the founders of the Journal of Acute Care Occupational Therapy. They share the story of starting the journal and provide recommendations for practitioners to consume and apply evidence to enhance their practice.  Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice and receive your contact hour for listening by completing this one-minute survey: https://forms.aota.org/forms/everyday_evidence_copy?PODCAST=Everyday Evidence: Journal of Acute Care Occupational Therapy Additional Resou ..read more

On today's episode we speak with the Executive Director of Memory Care Home Solutions Jill Cigliana, and Scott Trudeau, the Director of Practice Engagement at AOTA. They outline the Guiding an improved Dementia Exerpeience Model (GUIDE) recently announced by the Centers for Meidcare and Medicaid Services and provide recommendations for how OT practitioners can advocate for their own involvement in the model's application.  Additional resources: GUIDE Model Dementia Care Evidence Based Programs Family Caregiver Alliance Alzheimer's Association Teepa Snow Memory Care Home Solutions ..read more

On today's episode we speak with Dr. Lisa Jaegers about working with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Centers of Excellence for Total Worker Health, founding the Saint Louis University (SLU) Transformative Justice Initiative (TJI), directing the OT Transition and Integration Services (OTTIS) program, and Facilitating the Justice Based Occupational Therapy network. She details how occupational therapy can play a role in the justice system and provides recommendations for practitioners across settings.  Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research ..read more

On today's episode we speak with Frank Gainer, Vice President of meetings and events at AOTA about the background, concerns, and additional measures and efforts related to the INSPIRE 2024 conference in Orlando Florida.  To learn more, join AOTA’s virtual INSPIRE Update on September 6, 2023 from 8:00 – 9:00 pm ET. There is no cost to attend but registration is required. https://www.aota.org/events/calendar/orlando-update   ..read more

On Today's Episode we speak with Beth Fields about her research and efforts that examine the quality, access, and outcomes of caregivers across the continuum of care. Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice and receive your contact hour for listening by completing this one-minute survey: https://forms.aota.org/forms/everyday_evidence_copy?PODCAST=Everyday Evidence: Caregivers Geriatric Health Services Lab: https://kinesiology.education.wisc.edu/research/geriatric-health-services-research-lab/ Care assessment tool: https://www.mdpi.com/2 ..read more

On today's episode we discuss the March 2023 special issue of the journal Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment on substance use and occupational therapy. Emily Rothman, Amy Mattila, and Deirdre Ryan share information related to occupational therapy's role in working with people effected by substance use disorder and provide evidenced based recommendations for clinical practice, education, and research. Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice and receive your contact hour for listening by completing this one-minute survey: https://forms.ao ..read more

On today's episode of Everyday Evidence we speak with the editor and chief of the American Journal of Occupational Therapy, Stacey Reynolds. We talk all things AJOT, discuss the state of the science within occupational therapy, and she shares recommendations on how you can get involved and improve your own consumption and application of research to practice.  Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice and receive your contact hour for listening by completing this one-minute survey: https://forms.aota.org/forms/everyday_evidence_copy?PODCAST=Eve ..read more