Trends in the 2020s
What is Hybrid learning/classes?
Following COVID-19, Schools and universities went to this style of learning which lead to half of the curriculum being taught in class and the other half online?
This global event disrupted routines, forcing people into quarantine periods and led to the rapid growth of remote occupations?
What is COVID-19?
What kind of technology was being relied on more than in past years to provide intervention services?
Telehealth and Virtual
As of this year (______), thirty-one states have joined the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact.
What is 2024?
This type of work became more widely-used during the early 2020s.
Remote jobs
The CARES Act loosened the admission requirements for what type of rehab?
What is Inpatient
This technology aided Ots and other healthcare professionals monitor patient progress while giving patients independence in their own health.
What is wearable health devices? What is apple watches?
The Elizabeth Cagle Award Lecture in 2022 honored Dr. Mary C. Lawlor, who discussed this important principle of how humans attribute meaning and significance to things around us; this stems from the patterns and narratives we develop.
What is the “Mattering of Little Things”?
What rapidly growing sport of the past few years has become a trending game with over 15% of players aging 65 and over?
What is Pickleball
what kind of practitioners were essential during this time?
OT’s and OTA’s
Headspace, Talkspace, and Finch are examples of this technology that grew in. popularity for mental wellness during the 2020s.
What is mental health apps?
The AOTA recognizes individuals who have made substantial and lasting scholarly contributions to the profession with this honor.
What is the Elizabeth Cagle Award?
The ___ Reduction Act in 2022 lowered medication costs, capped out-of-pockets costs, and provided free vaccinations.
What is Inflation?
What is some repercussions that rehabilitation individuals faced?
Some practitioners reported that in some cases, telehealth replaced the need for some OTs and OTAs.
This glove used VR games and sensors to help patients regain hand related skills from home.
What is the RAPAEL Smart Glove
The AOTA and NBCOT are collaborating to reach this legislative agreement which allows OT practitioners to practice across state lines.
What is the OT Licensure Compact/OT Compact?