… treated at hospitals everywhere Imagine you’re in an accident and are brought to a hospital. The initial tests find that you’re unresponsive and the care team … interventions, or worse, care is withdrawn altogether?  Unfortunately, this is a realistic scenario. A 2018 study from the European Journal of Neurology reported … days is the norm in many medical centers, according to Keech and other experts, even though it goes against the clinical practice guidelines from several …

… contributions to the field of occupational therapy When your work has made a difference to patients around the world, people tend to notice. For Mary Hildebrand … of Fellows has recognized occupational therapist members of AOTA who have made a significant contribution to the profession. Fellows are nominated by current … nursing facilities and contributed research in 28 peer-reviewed publications. Even in research, Hildebrand focuses on students' learning experiences, co-authoring …

… A Bittersweet Farewell: Diane Smith to Retire After Four Decades in Occupational … A Bittersweet Farewell: Diane Smith to Retire After Four Decades in Occupational … Professor of Occupational Therapy and Doctoral Capstone Coordinator leaves a legacy at the MGH Institute Diane Smith was passionate about becoming a health … therapy,” expressed Smith. “It got to a point while I was living in Orlando, I even worked at Walt Disney World as an OT in a practice that was all physical …

… perspectives on patient-based care and working in interprofessional teams ‘Meeting a patient where they are at’ means a healthcare professional provides care that considers the particular needs and … now really understands the value of what we do and how we can help when he refers” Even experiences with other OTs on the trip promise to influence how the students …

… Health & Wellness During Mental Health Awareness Month this May, we’re taking a look at the ways in which our students, faculty, and community serve others in need … Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy , who developed and now runs a virtual Occupational Therapy Monthly Mentorship Circle for Collaborative Connection … doctoral students, recent graduates, or current practitioners, and some are even retired or partially retired. We are open to all in the Massachusetts OT …

… Topics Clinical Experience Area of Expertise Brain Injury/Stroke We’re beginning a new monthly series called, “The IHP Interview,” a Q&A with a member of the IHP community.  With March being Brain Injury Awareness … got a list of patients that you're going to see. Sometimes those sessions might even include some crying and some tissues. On the other hand, some clients might have …

… Expertise Brain Injury/Stroke Rehabilitation Derrick Williams’ long road back from a stroke went through the MGH Institute When Derrick and Jodie Williams went to Las … who had just finished her PhD in engineering, present her research data in a keynote speech at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) … recalled Jodie Williams. “In speech therapy, they used tools that we weren't even aware of where they could monitor his throat and recommended bringing in …

… Making a Difference in Jordan by Collaborating with Community Providers … Making a Difference in Jordan by Collaborating with Community Providers Topics Clinical Experience A program run by OT Associate Professor Rawan AlHeresh is one of the few in the world … might not ever see the light of day. And yet, there are millions who have never even seen an occupational therapist like myself, and I was uniquely situated in a …