Autumn
Diagnosis: Multiple Sclerosis
"I feel like I really learned a lot watching assessment testing and real clinical scenario/home assessment. The transfer videos were also very helpful! Thank you!"--MOT Student
By the end of this self-paced course, the learner will demonstrate foundational understanding of inpatient acute physical rehabilitation evaluations and intervention strategies from an occupational therapy perspective.
Chart - History of Present Illness (HPI)
FREE PREVIEWChart - Requisitions
Chart - Precautions
Chart - Social History
Chart - Work History
Chart - Past Medical History
Before Entering Room
Chart Review Questions
Clinical Pearl - Falls Prevention
FREE PREVIEWInitial Evaluation Forms
Interview
Interview Questions
Short Blessed Test (SBT)
Short Blessed Test Questions
Muscle Tone Right Side
Ashworth Scale Questions (Right Side)
Muscle Tone Left Side
FREE PREVIEWAshworth Scale Questions (Left Side)
FREE PREVIEWUE Manual Muscle Test (Left Side)
UE Manual Muscle Test Questions (Left Side)
UE Manual Muscle Test (Right Side)
UE Manual Muscle Test Questions (Right Side)
LE Manual Muscle Test (Left Side)
LE Manual Muscle Test Questions (Left Side)
LE Manual Muscle Test (Right Side)
LE Manual Muscle Test Questions (Right Side)
Lower Extremity Dressing
Lower Extremity Dressing Questions
Transfer
FREE PREVIEWTransfer Questions
FREE PREVIEWUpper Extremity Dressing
Upper Extremity Dressing Question
Monofilament Testing
Monofilament Testing Questions
Proprioception Assessment
Proprioception Assessment Question
Preparing for Nine Hole Peg Test
Nine Hole Peg Test Instructions
Nine Hole Peg Test Norms - Female
Nine Hole Peg Test
Nine Hole Peg Test Questions
Nine Hole Peg Test Discussion
Nine Hole Peg Test Discussion Questions
Preparing for Dynamometer
Grip and Pinch Norms - Female
Dynomometer
Clinical Pearl! - Forearm Position Influences Strength
Dynamometer Questions
Pinch Meter
Pinch Meter Questions
Fatigue Scale for Motor and Cognitive Functions (FSMC) Assessment Preparation
FSMC Assessment
FSMC Scoring
FSMC Questions
FSMC Discussion
FSMC Discussion Question
Patient Goals Discussion
Patient Goals Discussion Questions
Intro to Treatment
Treatment Planning Question
Preparing for 4 Ps
4 Ps Patient Education Sheet
4 Ps
Clinical Pearl! - Energy Conservation Interventions
4 Ps Questions
4Ps MS News Article Description
4Ps MS News Article
Wheelchair Skills
Wheelchair Skills Questions
Tub Bench Transfer
Tub Bench Transfer Questions
SOAP Progress Note Documentation Example
Toilet Transfer
Toilet Transfer Questions
Floor Transfer
Floor Transfer Questions
SOAP Progress Note Documentation Practice - Toilet and Floor Transfers
Home Evaluation Form
Introduction and Living Room Discussion
Introduction and Living Room Discussion Questions
Living Room Assessment
Living Room Assessment Questions
Bathroom #1 Assessment
Bathroom #1 Assessment Questions
Bathroom #2 Discussion
Bathroom #2 Discussion Question
Bathroom #2 Tub Transfer Bench Transfer Assessment
Bathroom #2 Tub Transfer Bench Transfer Assessment Questions
Bedroom Assessment
Bedroom Assessment Questions
Kitchen Assessment
Kitchen Assessment Questions
Clinical Pearl! - ADA Ramp Information
Home Access Ramp
Home Access Ramp Questions
Vehicle Access Ramp
Vehicle Access Ramp Questions
Vehicle Driving Adaptations
Vehicle Driving Adaptations Questions
Completion Checklist
FREE PREVIEWSummative Exam Preparation
FREE PREVIEWSummative Exam
ClinEdWeb Autumn Case Scenario: Simulation Effectiveness Tool -‐ Modified *Leighton, K., Ravert, P., Mudra, V., & Macintosh, C. (2015)
By the end of this case scenario, learners will be able to:
❏ Glean salient information from a chart review
❏ Identify safety elements related to inpatient acute rehabilitation
❏ Demonstrate understanding of fall prevention/ precautions in acute rehabilitation setting
❏ Identify terminology and common symptomology pertaining to Multiple Sclerosis
❏ Recognize role of occupational therapy in acute rehabilitation
❏ Recall mobility devices and assistive technology that is supportive of occupational performance
❏ Demonstrate understanding of pharmacology used to alleviate symptomology commonly associated with Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis
❏ Identify commonly used cognitive and physical evaluation tools appropriate for assessing baseline performance skill level
❏ Complete point-of-service electronic documentation
❏ Recall use of standard precautions
❏ Identify individual-centered goals from a non-standardized interview
❏ Recognize pain assessment procedures
❏ Demonstrate understanding of the evaluative process and scoring of the Short-Blessed Test
❏ Demonstrate understanding of the evaluative process and scoring of the Modified Ashworth Scale
❏ Demonstrate understanding of the evaluative process and scoring of Manual Muscle Testing
❏ Demonstrate understanding of the evaluative process and scoring of ADL and transfers
❏ Demonstrate understanding of the evaluative process and scoring of monofilament testing
❏ Demonstrate understanding of the evaluative process and scoring of nine-hole peg test
❏ Demonstrate understanding of the evaluative process and scoring of pinch and grip testing
❏ Interpret evaluation data to inform occupation-based treatment planning
❏ Recommend direct interventions that include occupations and activities, preparatory methods and tasks, education, and training
❏ Recall the use of Occupational Therapy Practice Framework terminology in acute rehabilitation practice
❏ Recognize the evidence, purpose, and implementation of energy conservation interventions
❏ Identify the purpose, process, and interpretation of data collected from a home evaluation
❏ Recommend direct interventions, including assistive technology, to support safety, function, and access in home environment
❏ Recall use of adaptations to support independence with driving
The following 2018 Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) Standards are addressed in the “Autumn” Case Scenario.
Standard Number |
Skill |
Standard Definition |
Evidence of Standard Met |
B.3.2. |
Interaction of Occupation and Activity |
Apply, analyze, and evaluate the interaction of occupation and activity, including areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, context(s) and environments, and client factors. |
Evaluation of Physical Environment/ Home Evaluation Coordination, cognition, strength, tone, sensation, and ADL assessments Interview Completion of Case Scenario Formative assessment |
B.3.5. |
Effects of Disease Processes |
Analyze and evaluate the effects of disease processes including heritable diseases, genetic conditions, mental illness, disability, trauma, and injury on occupational performance. |
Evaluation of Physical Environment/ Home Evaluation Coordination, cognition, strength, tone, sensation, and ADL assessments Interview Completion of Case Scenario Formative assessment Completion Certificate: Passing score on summative assessment |
B.3.6. |
Activity Analysis |
Demonstrate activity analysis in areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, context(s) and environments, and client factors to formulate the intervention plan |
Evaluation of Physical Environment/ Home Evaluation Coordination, cognition, strength, tone, sensation, and ADL assessments Interview Completion of Case Scenario Formative assessment Completion Certificate: Passing score on summative assessment |
B.3.7. |
Safety of Self and Others |
Demonstrate sound judgment in regard to safety of self and others and adhere to safety regulations throughout the occupational therapy process as appropriate to the setting and scope of practice. This must include the ability to assess and monitor vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory status, and temperature) to ensure that the client is stable for intervention. |
Throughout the case scenario the user is alerted with verbal, visual, and written prompts about safety concerns such as universal precautions, low blood pressure, gait belt use, wheelchair and bed locks Completion of Case Scenario Formative assessment |
B.4.1. |
Therapeutic Use of Self |
Demonstrate therapeutic use of self, including one’s personality, insights, perceptions, and judgments, as part of the therapeutic process in both individual and group interaction |
Practitioner in the case scenario models therapeutic use of self |
B.4.2. |
Clinical Reasoning |
Demonstrate clinical reasoning to evaluate, analyze, diagnose, and provide occupation based interventions to address client factors, performance patterns, and performance skills |
Chart review Interview Assessments addressing client factors, performance skills, and performance patterns Occupation-based interventions addressed in case scenario are based on results of assessments performed to include but not limited to: energy conservation techniques (performance patterns), LE stretching (client factors), ADL and transfer skills (performance skills), and assistive technology training (performance skills) Completion of Electronic Initial Evaluation Form Completion of Case Scenario Formative assessment Completion Certificate: Passing score on summative assessment |
B.4.3. |
Occupation-Based Interventions |
Utilize clinical reasoning to facilitate occupation-based interventions that address client factors. This must include interventions focused on promotion, compensation, adaptation, and prevention |
Physical Environment (Home) Adaptations Occupation-based interventions addressed in case scenario are based on results of assessments performed to include but not limited to: energy conservation techniques (performance patterns), LE stretching (client factors), ADL and transfer skills (performance skills), and assistive technology training (performance skills) Completion of Electronic Initial Evaluation Form Completion of Case Scenario Formative assessment Completion Certificate: Passing score on summative assessment |
B.4.4. |
Standardized and Nonstandardized Screening and Assessment Tools |
Contribute to the evaluation process of (OTA) or evaluate (OTR) client(s)’ occupational performance, including occupational profile, by analyzing and selecting standardized and non-standardized screenings and assessment tools to determine the need for occupational therapy intervention(s). Assessment methods must take into consideration cultural and contextual factors of the client. Explain the importance of using psychometrically sound assessment tools (OTA) or Interpret evaluation findings of occupational performance and participation deficits (OTR) to develop occupation-based intervention plans and strategies. Intervention plans and strategies must be client centered, culturally relevant, reflective of current occupational therapy practice, and based on available evidence. |
Evaluation of Physical Environment/ Home Evaluation and adaptations Coordination, cognition, strength, tone, sensation, and ADL assessments Chart review Interview Completion of Electronic Initial Evaluation Form |
B.4.5. |
Application of Assessment Tools and Interpretation of Results |
Select and apply assessment tools, considering client needs, and cultural and contextual factors. Administer selected standardized and nonstandardized assessments using appropriate procedures and protocols. Interpret the results based on psychometric properties of tests considering factors that might bias assessment results (e.g., culture and disability status related to the person and context). |
Evaluation of Physical Environment/ Home Evaluation Coordination, cognition, strength, tone, sensation, and ADL assessments Chart review Interview Completion of Case Scenario Formative assessment Completion Certificate: Passing score on summative assessment |
B.4.6. |
Reporting Data |
Collect, analyze, and report data in a systematic manner for evaluation of client and practice outcomes. Report evaluation results and modify practice as needed. (OTR) or Under the direction of an occupational therapist, collect, organize, and report on data for evaluation of client outcomes (OTA) |
Completion of Electronic Initial Evaluation Form |
B.4.7. |
Interpret Standardized Test Scores |
Interpret criterion-referenced and norm referenced standardized test scores on the basis of an understanding of sampling, normative data, standard and criterion scores, reliability, and validity. |
Completion of Case Scenario Formative assessment Completion Certificate: Passing score on summative assessment |
B.4.8. |
Interpret Evaluation Data |
Interpret the evaluation data in relation to accepted terminology of the profession and explain the findings to the interprofessional team |
Formative assessment (Occupational Therapy Practice Framework terminology is intentionally embedded in questions and answers) Completion Certificate: Passing score on summative assessment (Occupational Therapy Practice Framework terminology is intentionally embedded in questions and answers) |
B.4.10. |
Provide Interventions and Procedures |
Recommend and provide direct interventions and procedures to persons, groups, and populations to enhance safety, health and wellness, and performance in occupations. This must include the ability to select and deliver occupations and activities, preparatory methods and tasks (including therapeutic exercise), education and training, and advocacy. |
Completion of Case Scenario Formative assessment Completion Certificate: Passing score on summative assessment Completion of Electronic Initial Evaluation Form |
B.4.11. |
Assistive Technologies and Devices |
Assess the need for and demonstrate the ability to design, fabricate, apply, fit, and train in assistive technologies and devices (e.g., electronic aids to daily living, seating and positioning systems) used to enhance occupational performance and foster participation and well-being. |
Occupation-based interventions addressed in case scenario are based on results of assessments performed to include but not limited to: energy conservation techniques (performance patterns), LE stretching (client factors), ADL and transfer skills (performance skills), and assistive technology training (performance skills) |
B.4.13. |
Functional Mobility |
Provide recommendations and training in techniques to enhance functional mobility, including physical transfers, wheelchair management, and mobility devices |
Occupation-based interventions addressed in case scenario are based on results of assessments performed to include but not limited to: energy conservation techniques (performance patterns), LE stretching (client factors), ADL and transfer skills (performance skills), and assistive technology training (performance skills) Completion of Case Scenario Formative assessment Completion Certificate: Passing score on summative assessment |
B.4.15. |
Technology in Practice |
Demonstrate knowledge of the use of technology in practice, which must include: · Electronic documentation systems |
Completion of Electronic Initial Evaluation Form |
B.4.18. |
Grade and Adapt Processes or Environments |
Assess, grade, and modify the way persons, groups, and populations perform occupations and activities by adapting processes, modifying environments, and applying ergonomic principles to reflect the changing needs of the client, sociocultural context, and technological advances. |
Evaluation of Physical Environment/ Home Evaluation and adaptations Completion of Case Scenario Formative assessment |
B.4.21 |
Teaching–Learning Process and Health Literacy |
Demonstrate, evaluate, and utilize the principles of the teaching–learning process using educational methods and health literacy education approaches: · To design activities and clinical training for persons, groups, and populations. · To instruct and train the client, caregiver, family, significant others, and communities at the level of the audience. |
Practitioner in the case scenario models clinical training for person receiving services with health literacy considerations |
B.4.23. |
Effective Communication |
Identify occupational needs through effective communication with patients, families, communities, and members of the interprofessional team in a responsive and responsible manner that supports a team approach to the promotion of health and wellness. |
Completion of Electronic Initial Evaluation Form |
B.4.28. |
Plan for Discharge |
Develop a plan for discharge from occupational therapy services in collaboration with the client and members of the interprofessional team by reviewing the needs of the client, caregiver, family, and significant others; available resources; and discharge environment. |
Completion of Electronic Initial Evaluation Form |
ACOTE Accreditation Standards adapted from: https://acoteonline.org
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