History/Outpatient Care
Outpatient clinics first developed in this time period.
the 1800s
What does ADL stand for?
Activities of Daily Living
Name one common condition treated in outpatient OT.
Stroke, arthritis, fractures, Parkinson’s, etc.
Outpatient therapy sessions are usually this length of time.
60 minutes
Name one way students can get involved in advocacy.
Join AOTA or attend advocacy events
Early outpatient clinics mainly served this population.
individuals without access to private care
Name one example of an IADL.
Money management, cooking, or community mobility ect.
These types of injuries affect the shoulder, wrist, or elbow.
Orthopedic or upper extremity injuries
Patients usually attend therapy how often per week in outpatient settings?
About 2-3 times per week
Practitioners can take on these roles to influence change
Leadership roles
What major event helped shift care away from hospitals due to better transportation?
World war II
Outpatient OT focuses on improving this aspect of life through meaningful activities.
Daily functioning/participation in occupations
Outpatient clients typically live where?
At home
Name one outpatient setting.
Hospital clinic, private clinic, rehab center, telehealth
What can clients/families share to support advocacy?
Personal experiences
These insurance programs helped expand outpatient services due to cost-effectiveness.
Medicare and Medicaid
OT helps athletes safely return to this after injury.
Their sport
What condition involves nerve damage often seen in diabetes?
Diabetic neuropathy
What type of equipment might be used for stroke hand recovery?
Robotic hand device
What should clients do if therapy services are denied?
Appeal insurance decisions
In the future, outpatient care is expected to focus more on this type of care.
Preventative care and chronic disease management
What is one way OT helps prevent long-term disability in outpatient rehab?
Symptom management or graded activity
What type of fracture affects the wrist and impacts daily activities?
Distal radius fracture
How does the structured, scheduled nature of outpatient therapy sessions support patient recovery compared to inpatient care?
It promotes independence, routine, and integration of skills into real-life environments
Advocacy at the community level supports what type of policies?
Access to rehab and preventative care