OT and Integrative Health: AOTA Conference 2018
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Are you going to the AOTA Conference in Salt Lake City, UT April 19 – 22, 2018?
We’ve compiled a list of OT and complementary and integrative health, wellness, and prevention presentations and workshops for you to attend.
Wed, April 18th, 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Institute 029 – Healing Power of Reiki and Occupational Therapy, Level I
Health & Wellness
Description:
- Learning Objective 1: Provide Reiki to clients and self, using a variety of hand positions and methodologies to help improve occupational performance.
- Learning Objective 2: Explain how Reiki enhances client-centered empowerment and facilitates stress reduction and self-healing using ethical, pragmatic, and culturally sensitive behaviors.
- Learning Objective 3: Understand how to document, bill, market, and use Reiki and occupational therapy resources, research, and networking avenues when incorporating this complementary health energy modality into treatment.
- Abstract Synopsis: Reiki facilitates stress reduction, relaxation, reduces pain, and promotes self-healing. Reiki with occupational therapy can improve client’s occupational performance. Attunement to Reiki energy, hand positions, experiential practice, billing, marketing, research, and resources provided. Level I certificate presented.
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Austill-Clausen
MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, Complementary Health Works
Primary Speaker
Thu, April 19th, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
HW 2001 – Occupational Therapy: A Key Profession in the Integrative Health Model
Part of Poster Session #2
Health & Wellness
Description:
- Learning Objective 1: Understand and synthesize benefits of complementary and alternative interventions in an integrative health model to maximize participation and wellness in individuals across practice areas.
- Learning Objective 2: Apply fundamentals of occupational therapy practice to an integrative health model for futuristic application of both practice and scientific research.
- Abstract Synopsis: The poster illustrates the integrative health model and synthesizes occupational therapy’s role within the model. Scientific evidence regarding the use of complementary and alternative medicine is explored as it relates to practical application.
Thu, April 19th, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Healing Power of Reiki and Occupational Therapy, Level II: First of Two Workshops (Must Have Reiki Level I Training)
Health & Wellness
Description:
- Learning Objective 1: Understand how to incorporate intermediate level Reiki techniques and apply current research when using Reiki with occupational therapy clients.
- Learning Objective 2: Accurately describe the purpose, meaning, and implementation of the primary Reiki symbology, philosophy, and modalities in a variety of clinical settings.
- Abstract Synopsis: Reiki and Occupational Therapy, level II, is the first of two workshops required to receive a level II certificate. Experiential advanced exploration of Reiki symbology along with therapeutic crystalline, sound healing, and vibrational energy occurs. Client self-empowerment is showcased. Reiki I training is required.
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Austill-Clausen
MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, Complementary Health Works
Primary Speaker
Thu, April 19th, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Healing Power of Reiki and Occupational Therapy, Level II: Second of Two Workshops (Must Have Reiki Level I Training)
Health & Wellness
Description:
- Learning Objective 1: Understand the anatomical and physiological relationships utilized when incorporating Reiki energy.
- Learning Objective 2: Accurately describe Reiki’s role in health, wellness, and spirituality when used in collaboration with the client’s culture and matched with their disability, setting, culture, and philosophical beliefs.
- Abstract Synopsis: Scientific implications of Reiki, advanced energy skills, and spirituality will be analyzed. Extensive group and individual experiential techniques occur. Reiki and OT resources and current research explored. Reiki and OT Level II certificate provided upon completion of both Level II workshops.
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Austill-Clausen
MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, Complementary Health Works
Primary Speaker
Fri, April 20th, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
HW 5006 – Healthy Eating Habits and Lifestyle Factors: Treatment Approaches for Developmental Conditions and Chronic Illness
Part of Poster Session #5
Health & Wellness
Description:
- Learning Objective 1: Learn about the model for addressing the root cause of developmental and chronic illness and how occupational therapists are well suited for practice in this area.
- Learning Objective 2: Understand how utilizing Functional Medicine Health Coach training will increase an occupational therapist’s competencies in healthy eating habits and other lifestyle interventions.
- Learning Objective 3: Provide examples of how training in the Functional Medicine frame of reference provides additional work opportunities for occupational therapists in primary care and wellness practices.
- Abstract Synopsis: Attendees will learn about the Functional Medicine frame of reference and how to utilize a root cause treatment approach to developmental conditions and chronic illness. Examples will also be provided on how the use of this model provides work opportunities in wellness and primary care practices.
Speakers
Patty Sherman Campbell
MS, OTR/L, FMCHC, NBC-HWC, Functional Healing and Wellness
Primary Speaker
Sandra Scheinbaum
PhD, IFMCP, CHC, BCB, RYT, Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
Additional Speaker
Fri, April 20th, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Scientific Research Panel 203D – Yoga Improves Occupational Performance, Pain-Related Disability, and Activities of Daily Living for People With Chronic Pain
Prevention and Intervention (e.g. Efficacy)
Description:
- Learning Objective 1: Discuss the benefits of yoga for people with chronic pain.
- Learning Objective 2: Quantitatively examine improvements in occupational performance, pain-related disability, and activities of daily living for people with chronic pain after an 8-week yoga intervention.
- Abstract Synopsis: We examined the impact of an 8-week yoga intervention on occupational performance, pain-related disability, and activities of daily living for people with chronic pain. All outcome measure scores significantly improved for individuals randomized to the yoga intervention. Contributing Authors: Jen Portz, PhD; Christine A Fruhauf, PhD; Marieke Van Puymbroeck, PhD; Matthew Bair, MD
Speaker(s):
Arlene A Schmid PhD, OTR/L, Colorado State University
Primary Speaker
Laura A Grimm MS, OTR, Colorado State University
Additional Speaker
Carol A. Chop
MS, OTR, Colorado State University
Additional Speaker
Sat, April 21st, 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Using Reiki’s Healing Power in OT
Health and Wellness
General Practice
Description:
- Learning Objective 1: Understand how to use Reiki in a variety of clinical settings and present Reiki to applicable clients in a culturally sensitive and ethical manner, while substantiating the use of complementary modalities according to official AOTA documents.
- Learning Objective 2: Analyze current Reiki research studies to determine which clients and diagnoses are most appropriate for Reiki in their occupation based treatment session.
- Abstract Synopsis: Reiki, a complementary energy modality is an effective modality to reduce pain, increase client engagement and facilitate occupation-based treatment. Current research, supportive AOTA documentation, determining appropriate clinical settings, diagnostic categories, and OT resources are provided.
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Austill-Clausen
MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, Complementary Health Works
Primary Speaker
Sat, April 21st, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Scientific Research Panel 302C – Effects of Mind-Body Interventions on Stress, Anxiety, and Pain in Hand Therapy Patients
Prevention and Intervention (e.g. Efficacy)
Description:
- Learning Objective 1: Relate the potential utility of integrative mind-body interventions for rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders.
- Abstract Synopsis: The randomized, cross-over pilot study explored the acute effects of mindfulness and visual biofeedback on pain, stress, and anxiety in hand therapy. Reduction of anxiety and trending reduction in stress within the experimental conditions indicate that a future, fully powered trial is warranted. Contributing Authors: David Black, PhD, MPH; Shawn C. Roll, PhD, OTR/L, RMSKS, FAOTA
Speaker(s):
Mark Hardison
MS, OTR/L, University of Southern California
Primary Speaker
Sat, April 21st, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Short Course 346 – Therapeutic Gardens
Rehabilitation, Disability, & Participation
Description:
- Learning Objective 1: Utilize various levels of research to support the use of horticulture therapy with people of various ages and abilities.
- Learning Objective 2: Implement basic garden knowledge to create a therapeutic garden setting.
- Learning Objective 3: Create interventions that will include adaptive equipment and techniques to support a successful engagement in a garden activity.
- Abstract Synopsis: From windowsill gardens, to container gardens, to plots of land, horticulture therapy (HT) can benefit individuals and communities of various ages and abilities. Passive and active HT holistically treats the client’s physical, emotional, and psychological needs with meaningful interventions.
Speaker(s):
Annette Hatala
OTD, OTL, Life’s Toolbox/Beachside Nursing
Primary Speaker
Sat, April 21st, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Workshop 307 – Mindful Practice as a Tool To Combat Compassion Fatigue and Burnout
General & Professional Issues
Description:
- Learning Objective 1: Define the mechanisms through which compassion fatigue and burnout develop.
- Learning Objective 2: Develop a plan for professional self-care that promotes resilience.
- Learning Objective 3: Use mindful practice to promote active engagement at work.
- Abstract Synopsis: The profession of occupational therapy is full of rewards but not without risk. Practitioners need to recognize compassion fatigue and burnout and develop self-care strategies, including mindful practice to promote resilience. Resources will be provided for further learning.
Speaker(s):
Donna Costa
DHS, OTR/L, FAOTA, Self-Employed
Primary Speaker
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