… there was a lack of interprofessional fall prevention discharge education provided to patients and families. Despite much focus on preventing falls within the hospital setting through a variety of strategies and … here at the MGH Institute? At the start of this program, it was hard to imagine how a virtual PP-OTD program could create a sense of belonging and support, however …

… Abare, DPT ’24  was awarded the Ruth Hall Student Award. This award is designed to recognize a physical therapy student who demonstrates the professional qualities … A. (DPT/s), & Naidoo, K. “Effectiveness of a six-week dual-task walking program on functional mobility in clients with chronic neurologic deficits.” Presentations … and Prue Plummer ) Education Session:  Baldwin, J. “Assessing Clinical Reasoning: How and What to Ask.” Education Session: Naidoo, K., & Plummer L., Powell C. …

… What was your Innovation Project title? An Occupational Therapy Pilot Program to Improve Patient Satisfaction at End-of-Life in the Long-Term Acute Care Hospital … Setting Tell us about your Innovation Project. My Innovation Project focuses on the importance of supporting patients in participating in meaningful activities … end of their lives in the hospital setting. As a new practitioner, I recognized how difficult it could be to talk to patients with serious illnesses or injuries, and …

… A Letter to the Class of 2020 … A Letter to the Class of 2020 My June Yardarm column has traditionally been a celebration of … celebration for each and every one of you for all that you have accomplished and how you have met the challenge of this pandemic head-on.  I look forward to our virtual Commencement celebration on Sunday, August 30 at … celebration for each and every one of you for all that you have accomplished and how you have met the challenge of this pandemic head-on.  I look forward to our …

… and Climate Survey Results The IHP has a strong history of looking internally to assess its strengthens and weaknesses. Since 2011, we have asked questions about … and the perceptions of various constituent units (faculty, staff, students) on their feelings around value, inclusiveness, and relationships.  But one question … ’s “Great Colleges to Work For” survey. The survey provides extensive data about how faculty and staff feel about campus climate issues, and the task force decided a …

… like strength loss, pain or swelling, but can cause significant disruptions to one’s daily routines and activities. For a third of breast cancer survivors, it’s … Researcher Kathy Lyons is hoping to help change that.  She is lead author on a paper, published Friday in JAMA Network Open , that asks the question: Can … the body, care of the family, doing things for fun, being social. We asked them, ‘How are these areas of your life going? And what would you like to make progress …