AOTA Podcast

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The AOTA Podcast provides a behind-the-scenes look at everything AOTA, including the latest studies, advocacy efforts, events, and more. Episodes with Everyday Evidence in the title sort through the latest research to provide you with the skills to help improve client outcomes.

  1. 05/27/2025

    Everyday Evidence: Occupational Therapy in Primary Care with Dr. Sue Dahl-Popolizio

    How does occupational therapy fit into the primary care puzzle? In this episode, Dr. Sue Dahl-Popolizio shares her vision and experience on integrating occupational therapy into primary care teams. From managing chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension to improving outcomes for patients with musculoskeletal and mental health concerns, this conversation explores the expanding role of OT in upstream, preventative care.  Dr. Dahl-Popolizio unpacks the functional outcomes, cost savings, and workflow benefits of having OT in primary care settings. She also shares strategies for overcoming cultural and systemic barriers, practical documentation and billing tips, and real-world case examples that highlight the value of OT's holistic lens.   Resources: Primary Care Occupational Therapy:  A Quick Reference Guide   Developing Tailored Program Proposals for Occupational Therapy in Primary Care   Enhancing the Value of Integrated Primary Care: The Role of Occupational Therapy   Interprofessional Primary Care: The Value of Occupational Therapy   Retrospective Analysis: Most Common Diagnoses Seen in Primary Care Clinic and Corresponding Occupational Therapy Interventions   How Occupational Therapy Can Contribute to the Primary Care Team and Reduce Physician Burden   Occupational Therapy in Primary Care: Determining Receptiveness of Occupational Therapists and Primary Care Providers   Primary Care Occupational Therapy: Diagnoses, Outcomes, Reimbursement, and Team Satisfaction   The Role of Primary Health Care in Achieving Global Healthcare Goals: Highlighting the Potential Contribution of Occupational Therapy   Occupational Therapy in Primary Care- Barriers, Pivots, and Outcomes: A Pilot Study   2025 Frequently Used CPT and HCPCS Codes for Occupational Therapy   Contact Hour Survey Link

    1h 1m
  2. 04/16/2025

    Everyday Evidence: 3D Printing and OT's Role in Assistive Technology

    How can occupational therapy practitioners expand their role in assistive technology development, and what does 3D printing have to do with it?  In this episode of Everyday Evidence, we're joined by Bill Janes, OTD, MSCI, OTR/L, whose work as an occupational therapist, researcher, and assistive tech advocate explores the intersection of 3D printing, client-centered care, and the PEOP framework. Together, we explore the potential of 3D printing to transform how occupational therapy practitioners approach problem-solving in assistive technology, offering customizable, affordable, and innovative solutions that can meet unique client needs in real-time. We discuss practical case examples, lessons from an ALS clinic collaboration, and recent research that demystifies the design process and challenges assumptions about cost and feasibility.   Resources: Makers Making Change Thingiverse TinkerCAD ATIA – Assistive Technology Industry Association RESNA – Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America OT & 3D Printing Facebook Group AT-AT Lab, University of Missouri   Research Articles Referenced: Feasibility of Customized 3D-Printed Assistive Technology Within an Existing Multidisciplinary Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Clinic    Assessing the Use of Co-design to Produce Bespoke Assistive Technology Solutions Within a Current Healthcare Service: A Service Evaluation   From Makerspaces to Practice:  3D Printing Expansion to Improve Assistive Technology Access   Contact Hour Survey Link

    1h 1m
  3. 03/25/2025

    Fostering Intraprofessional Collaboration Between OTs and OTAs

    In this episode, we're joined by Jennifer Johnson and Amanda Fonner to explore the dynamic collaboration between occupational therapists (OTs) and occupational therapy assistants (OTAs). Jennifer and Amanda share their insights into what makes OT/OTA partnerships successful, how understanding each other's roles enhances patient outcomes, and why teaching this collaboration is crucial for the next generation of practitioners. Whether you're an experienced practitioner, a student, or just curious about how intraprofessional collaboration can elevate occupational therapy, this episode is packed with practical advice and thoughtful reflections.   Note: The speakers in this podcast have chosen to use the terms OT, OTR, OTA, and COTA during their discussion.  AOTA recognizes that practitioners across the United States may use different terms and/or credentials, depending on their personal preference and the state practice act under which they are licensed.      Resources OT and OTA Intraprofessional Collaboration Webpage AOTA Official Document:  Guidelines for Supervision, Roles, and Responsibilities During the Delivery of Occupational Therapy Services Intraprofessional Collaboration:  Bridging the Gap Between OT and OTA  AOTA Ethics Advisory Opinion:  Supervision and Collaboration Between Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants (Please note that some resources may require AOTA membership to access)

    51 min

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The AOTA Podcast provides a behind-the-scenes look at everything AOTA, including the latest studies, advocacy efforts, events, and more. Episodes with Everyday Evidence in the title sort through the latest research to provide you with the skills to help improve client outcomes.

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