Publications by authors named "Hillary Richardson"
Article Synopsis
- Occupational therapy practitioners face numerous barriers when trying to apply evidence-based practices (EBPs) from research into their routine work with clients, prompting the creation of a Knowledge Translation (KT) Toolkit by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
- A cross-sectional survey identified common barriers, such as lack of time and resources, and difficulties in understanding research findings, highlighting the need for better support in implementing EBPs.
- The findings from the survey have guided the development of the KT Toolkit, which offers resources designed to help practitioners effectively search for, analyze, and apply evidence in their practice, and it will be updated regularly based on user feedback.
Shared decision making (SDM), or the process by which clients actively work with health care professionals to make informed decisions about health care options, is critical to value-based, client-centered care and representing client preferences as part of the occupational therapy process. With the enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the continued focus on patient-centered care models and quality indicators, occupational therapy practitioners must be prepared to engage in SDM. In this Health Policy Perspectives article, we provide considerations about how occupational therapy practitioners may use Choosing Wisely® recommendations to engage clients in SDM and provide high-quality evidence-based care.
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