Here’s a question I can’t stop thinking about:

Is “sense of purpose” the true secret ingredient that makes occupational therapy unique and effective?

I ran a survey of my OT peers earlier this year, and I was shocked that 17% of respondents selected “sense of purpose” as the main treatment area they address—second only to “daily activities,” which is what I traditionally think of as our bread and butter.

This tells me that, on the ground, a surprising number of therapists see “addressing sense of purpose” as their most effective intervention.

The article we are looking at today reveals why sense of purpose may be such a profound lever to pull. (Hint: It is associated with many health benefits!)

After we review the article, we are excited to welcome to the podcast one of occupational therapy’s leading thinkers about our role in sense of purpose: Dr. Alix Sleight. Together, we’ll unpack the science behind sense of purpose—and the small and large ways you can address it in your OT sessions.

You can find more details on this course here:

https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/ot-and-purpose

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You know that sinking feeling you get before walking into a patient room, when you suddenly think:

“Wait.. what exactly am I going to do with this patient?”

Creating a treatment plan entails a complex synthesis of the patient’s needs, the available evidence, and your expertise. It’s no wonder it can be hard to pull all this information together on the spot.

So, it’s easy to see why therapists are starting to utilize AI tools as a brainstorming assist for treatment planning.

But, this also raises SO MANY questions. Which tools should I trust? What are the limitations? What are the ethical considerations?

In this webinar, we are talking with a practicing PT, Cody Lee, about the benefits he has found from using AI as a treatment planning companion. And, practical ways you can get started doing the same, so you can begin riding this wave that is going to transform healthcare.

You can find more details on this course here:
https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/ai-and-treatment-planning

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Far too often, people are not referred to occupational therapy until their disease course has progressed to a level of high complexity.

But, what if we could start seeing our clients sooner?

Ideally, we receive the referral at the first sign of trouble. In some cases, we could prevent the full expression of a condition. In other cases, we could work with the client so their condition presents in a less severe way. These services are low cost and high impact.

While it feels obvious that this is the direction we should be heading, there are policy, payment and mindset barriers to overcome.

In this one hour live discussion Alyson Stover, MOT, JD, OTR/L, BCP and Sarah Lyon, OTR/L will discuss the practical steps we can be taking to shift our care towards prevention. Our goal is that you will leave inspired to take steps in your own context.

You can find more details on this course here:
https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/occupational-therapy-and-prevention

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