Making modifications to home environments helps the elderly and people with injuries or impairments adjust their lifestyle to improve their health or speed recovery. The American Occupational Therapy Association states that “occupational therapy can provide clients with the tools to optimize their home environments relative to individual abilities and promote full participation in daily life […]
Another set of eyes might be watching health care workers. Patients in intensive care need increased supervision; responding to this need, some critical care units are installing cameras in their ICUs. The idea is not to replace health care workers “on the ground,” but to support them. “Tele-ICU” nurses can monitor multiple patients at once […]
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A recent study found that robot assisted physical therapy may work better at improving mobility in stroke patients than regular therapy. The study consisted of 20 stroke patients with weaknesses on one side or area of their body and limited mobility. 10 patients worked with occupational therapy techniques as a control group, while the other […]
A recent study found unsurprising results regarding the contamination of nursing uniforms and scrubs. Over 50% of nursing uniforms were found to harbor at least one pathogen. Pockets were especially contaminated. The bottom line? Scrubs and uniforms do harbor bacteria, and while no studies yet prove that contaminated uniforms spread infection amongst patients, researchers caution […]
Most people today, both young and old have an increased risk for carpal tunnel syndrome or CTS. According to the American Occupational Therapy Association CTS “is a term that refers to nerve compression in their wrists, hands and/or fingers that result in pain, a burning sensation, numbness and/or tingling.” Causes can be from a repetitive […]
Are you a good communicator? In a nurse’s daily interactions with patients, the ability to communicate in a clear manner is vital. The next time you communicate with a patient, be mindful of these suggestions from NurseZone: Communication goes both ways. Engage patients in a dialogue; help them understand and come to a decision about […]
Many people who have had an injury and have taken time off of work are faced with the challenge of returning to work without having the time to fully heal or recover. The American Occupational Therapy Association believes that a transitional work program for those who are in this situation works best to ensure that […]
An interesting opinion piece by Bill Santamour at Hospitals and Health Networks discusses the ever-present generational issues that healthcare professionals face. Today, however, Santamour notes that there is an increased diversity amongst age groups, with coworkers ranging from just-graduated 20-something Millenials to the “Matures” born before 1946. While the assumption is that this “generation gap” […]
According to the American Association of Occupational Therapy, occupational therapy encourages many different occupations that help make our lives more meaningful while at the same time helping us be productive physically and mentally. One of these occupations is gardening. As more people take up this outdoor activity to save on groceries, help recover from injuries […]