Occupational Therapy in Client-Centered Pain Management

Jedlicka, Janet S.; Haskins, Anne M.; Stube, Jan

doi:10.1007/978-0-387-87579-8_15

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“…Occupational therapists (OTs) work with people across the lifespan to improve health and wellbeing and to prevent or adapt successfully to live with injury, illness, or disability (American Occupational Therapist Association, 2014). Occupational therapists help patients at risk of becoming opioid dependent improve quality of life, coping, and selfmanagement skills by helping them engage in activities they need and want to perform (Chikwanha, 2019;Costa, 2016;Jedlicka et al, 2011;Rojo-Mota et al, 2017;Rowe & Breeden, 2018). Since chronic pain is often a precursor to substance misuse, OTs use therapeutic modalities to help adapt environments, conserve energy, and decrease pain (Lagueux et al, 2018).…”

Section: Profession's Role In Addressing the Opioid Epidemicmentioning

confidence: 99%

Interprofessional Learning Opportunity Regarding Pain and the Opioid Epidemic

Stoddard-Dare

DeBoth²,

Wendland³

et al. 2020

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An interprofessional response is needed to mitigate the deleterious effects of the opioid epidemic. Here we describe an interprofessional workshop for n=307 students from social work, pharmacy, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology designed to help prepare professionals to work competently in interprofessional teams while serving clients impacted by substance misuse. A total of n=201 participants provided informed consent and completed a pre- and post-test electronic survey to measure the influence of the interprofessional workshop. Findings from a paired sample t-test reveal statistically significant differences at post-test regarding participant’s self-described confidence 1) identifying their values and beliefs as they relate to substance misuse, 2) responding appropriately when interacting with someone with problematic substance use, 3) quickly finding local harm reduction resources, and 4) quickly finding local, available treatment resources for a person struggling with addiction. These findings suggest this educational curriculum is valuable in achieving its stated goals. Although future research is needed, findings from this study may be useful to health education systems across the country. This interprofessional education program can be emulated to aid in developing confidence in students and seasoned professionals in the healthcare workforce.

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Section: Profession's Role In Addressing the Opioid Epidemicmentioning

confidence: 99%