Bedrest orders or often specified by a physician if a patient is required to stay in bed for a length of time. The physician may indicate a length of time for bedrest and these orders may be removed after the doctor has been consulted. Sometimes bedrest orders are automated after a procedure and are not …
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One of the biggest challenges patients and caregivers face after hip surgery is getting out of bed, because of the level of assistance needed to help these patients. The easiest way to get ouf of bed after hip surgery is by using pillows and sheets to increase lift to a greater surface area. For bariatric …
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If you work in healthcare you’re most likely overworked, understaffed, and feel undervalued. More than ever, healthcare professionals are feeling burned out. On top that, salary rate increases are minimal, and unlike the tech sector, hospitals are doing nothing to keep their employees happy with their job. Healthcare workers don’t take breaks Did you know …
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One of the biggest challenges as a therapist or caregiver is helping patients get out of bed. I’ve seen CNAs, therapists, and nurses injure themselves after doing something as simple as scooting a patient up in bed, assisting them out of bed, or helping them roll in bed. For caregivers and healthcare professionals, the bed …
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Working in the hospital, one of the biggest complaints I hear from my patients is lack of sleep from all the noises in the hallways, beeping IVs, and noisy roommates. I’ve issued earplugs but most won’t use them due to discomfort and poor noise cancelation. The best noise canceling headphones for sleep still do not …
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I recently worked with a young patient with a C6/7 partial spinal cord injury. After 10 days of intubation she was extubated with a tracheostomy and aspen collar. It was a constant struggle to keep the trachea above the opening of the aspen brace, and the patient never seemed to be comfortable. If you’ve ever …
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Using the toilet and showering with scrotal edema can be challenging. For some, the pain of standing or sitting without support may be unbearable. The increased edema and skin sensitivity can also be painful and problematic for simple everyday activities. What’s the solution? The best way to use the toilet and shower with scrotal edema is …
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Of all the surgeries I see as an OT, hip replacements are some of the most painful recoveries. It’s painful to get out of bed, walk, and it’s painful using the toilet. Most toilets and bedside commodes are not built for people experiencing pain when sitting. Sitting too low can make getting up difficult and …
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As an Occupational Therapist, my job is to help others integrate meaningful activities into their daily life. In this article, I’ll discuss three ways we can make life more meaningful. I’ve always been intrigued by astrophotography. I used to think most night sky images were composites of multiple images. This was due to my failed attempts, …
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With the increase in baby boomers, Occupational Therapists working in driver rehab are more important than ever before. Today, there are more older adults behind the wheel than any other time in history. According to the CDC, in 2030 adults ages 65 and up will make up 20% of the U.S population, and most of …
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