Date Presented 04/05/19
This study explored perspectives of OTs at a skilled-nursing facility regarding the use of standardized assessments during patient evaluation. Study results revealed that clinical observations are the chosen method of evaluation to support billing procedures using new CPT codes. Participants indicated that despite the value of objective measurements, they cannot ignore the pressures of time and productivity.
Primary Author and Speaker: Callie Victor
Additional Authors and Speakers: Susan Krutis
Contributing Authors: Erica Chandler, Beth Chang, Whitney Cherry, Paige Doughty, Danielle Hubka, Kaitlin Murphy, Zach Zepf
Date Presented 04/19/21
Although therapeutic use of self is considered an integral part of mental health OT practice, little is known about how life experiences may serve to influence its development. Qualitative phenomenology was used to explore perspectives of six experienced mental health OTs about life experiences and use of self in practice. Findings from this study contribute to the understanding about how we integrate what is learned in our lives to our professional work.
Primary Author and Speaker: Susan Krutis
Contributing Authors: Courtney Hunt, Megan Joerger, Marissa Maddalena, Carly Swartz, and Makia Talley
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