OT Potential Podcast | Occupational Therapy CEUs
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Our expert guests help you pull out actionable insights you can apply immediately in practice. Designed for both occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and OT students the OT Potential Podcast is your go-to source for AOTA-approved, evidence-driven occupational therapy continuing education.
OT Potential Podcast | Occupational Therapy CEUs
OT and the Perfect Storm of Pain Management
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I’m sure most of us have experienced aspects of healthcare delivery that seem, shall we say, less than ideal.
Maybe you’ve found yourself wondering just how, on earth, we managed to get where we are.
How can our sophisticated healthcare systems, sometimes lead to such poor care?
This week’s article is truly unique because it is a narrative review telling the story of one such healthcare failure: the opioid crisis.
Even if you feel your work doesn't directly relate to the opioid crisis, I hope you consider spending some time with this article. It helps us understand the current state of healthcare, and perhaps you will find some ideas for how we can move forward.
Tompkins, D. A., Hobelmann, J. G., & Compton, P. (2017). Providing chronic pain management in the “Fifth Vital Sign” Era: Historical and treatment perspectives on a modern-day medical dilemma. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 173. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2016.12.002
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