Using an Interdisciplinary Team Approach for Stroke Care

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Using an Interdisciplinary Team Approach for Stroke Care

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Information about becoming a Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist

Presenters: Vicki Khao, B.S., OTS; Dean Quitiquit, B.S., OTS; and Shannon Martin, OTD, OTR/L, BCG

Session Description: 

Stroke, one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability in the United States, is typically treated with a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach. However, there is a gap between existing literature and guidelines regarding whether an MDT approach or an interdisciplinary team (IDT) approach should be used for stroke recovery. Evidence has identified that implementing an IDT approach can enhance the quality of care for stroke patients. This session aims to discuss the evidence supporting the use of an IDT approach to improve stroke outcomes and occupational therapy’s role in an interdisciplinary team.

Dr. Shannon Martin will also share some of her experiences obtaining, utilizing, and maintaining her Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist Certification.

Course Objectives

1. Distinguish between multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary team care.

2. Understand the role of OT in an interdisciplinary team for stroke care.

3. Recognize the process and benefits of becoming a Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist.

Speaker Bios:

Vicki Khau, BS, OTS

Vicki Khau is currently pursuing a Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy at Touro University Nevada. She graduated with a B.S. in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior and a minor in Psychology from the University of California, Davis. She recently completed her level II fieldwork placements at the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada and the North Las Vegas VA Medical Center. Vicki is interested in a variety of settings and specialties and hopes to gain clinical experience in all domains of occupational therapy.

Dean Ray Quitiquit, BS, OTS

Dean Ray Quitiquit is currently an occupational therapy student at Touro University Nevada. He graduated with a B.S. in Kinesiology from California State University of Northridge. Dean has completed his FWII placements at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Henderson and Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center. Dean hopes to gain more clinical experience in occupational therapy in the hospital setting.

Shannon Martin, OTD, OTR/L, BCG:

Dr. Martin's clinical experience is primarily in inpatient rehabilitation and hospital-based settings working with adults and older adults with physical disabilities and chronic conditions. Dr. Martin is board certified in gerontology through the American Occupational Therapy Association. Dr. Martin is involved in the community with the evidence-based, multifactorial fall prevention program Stepping On as a leader and master trainer and serves as chair of the Nevada Goes Falls Free Coalition. Dr. Martin has specialized in stroke rehabilitation receiving certifications in neurodevelopmental treatment and as a certified stroke rehabilitation specialist.

Dr. Martin received her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Boston University in 2002, her master’s degree in Health Science from the University of Florida in 2009, and her clinical doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Boston University in 2011. Her doctoral project focused on best practice guidelines for occupational therapists working in stroke rehabilitation.

References:

Clarke, D. J., & Forster, A. (2015). Improving post-stroke recovery: The role of the multidisciplinary health care team. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 8, 433–442. https://doi.org/10.2147/JMDH.S68764

Lam, N.C., Erler, K., Ranford, J., Asiello, J. D., Cortina, K., Frazier, N., Rude, A., Sadlak, C., Thorne, H., Collins, R., Donovan, E. E., Norris, S., Lin, D. (2021). OT discharge recommendations after acute stroke: Agreement between interprofessional recommendations and actual discharge setting. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 75(Supplement_2), 7512510240p1. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2021.75S2-RP240

Rowland, T. J., Cooke, D. M., & Gustafsson, L. A. (2008). Role of occupational therapy after stroke. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 11(Suppl 1), S99–S107.

Yagura, H., Miyai, I., Suzuki, T., & Yanagihara, T. (2005). Patients with severe stroke benefit most by interdisciplinary rehabilitation team approach. Cerebrovascular Diseases, 20(4), 258–263. https://doi.org/10.1159/000087708