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Read the article and discussion upon which this podcast is based.
Released July 24, 2023.
Where does OT fit in psoriatic arthritis (PsA) care?
In this one hour course we’ll dive into a comprehensive guideline for psoriatic arthritis treatment, which recommends patients utilize a mix of non-pharmacological tools, like occupational therapy.
This article will help you brush up on psoriatic arthritis, see OT within a holistic approach to care, and appreciate the importance of individualized care (which we are so skilled in providing).
After we review the article, we’ll be joined by Duana Russell-Thomas, OTD, OTR/L, to discuss her innovative approach to arthritis care through a self-management program—and the funding that makes this possible. Her story—and this guideline—will leave you with practical takeaways for improving your care of PsA.
Primary Journal Article Explored
When you log in, be sure to check out the OT Potential Club’s written breakdown of the following research article. Then, share your questions and thoughts with fellow practitioners.
2018 American College of Rheumatology/National Psoriasis Foundation guideline for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis. Journal of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis, 4(1), 31–58.
Supporting Research and Journal Articles
A lifestyle management for arthritis group education intervention for people with inflammatory and degenerative arthritis: An observational study. Musculoskeletal Care, 20(3), 547–556.
Examining rehabilitation dose in adults with rheumatoid arthritis: Association with Baseline Factors and change in clinical outcomes. Arthritis Care & Research, 75(6), 1261–1268.
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to recognize assessments OTs can utilize with psoriatic arthritis patients.
- You will be able to identify the components of a self-management approach to OT treatment for psoriatic arthritis.
Supplemental Materials
- The Arthritis Foundation
- American College of Rheumatology
- Easy-to-read overview of OT’s role in treating PsA
- Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP)
- Guidelines specifically for skin psoriasis
- Healthline article on PsA
- Self-management Resource Center
- National Psoriasis Foundation
- Treat to target
Agenda
Intro (5 minutes)
Breakdown and analysis of journal article (5 minutes)
- Refresher: what is psoriatic arthritis (PsA)?
- Manifestations (and an arthritis vocabulary refresher)
- Is psoriatic arthritis curable?
- How does this paper contribute to our understanding of treatment for PsA?
- Which assessments were mentioned?
- Which medications did they recommend?
- What did they recommend for non-pharmacological interventions?
- Discussion
- Takeaways for OT practitioners
Discussion on practical implications for OTs (with Duana Russell-Thomas) (50 minutes)
- How did you first find OT?
- How did you become involved in OT and arthritis care?
- Can you tell us about your involvement with the MO Regional Arthritis Centers?
- What were your initial impressions from this article?
- What assessments have you found helpful to utilize with arthritis patients?
- What are your main considerations as you approach treatment for arthritis patients?
- What can it look like for OTs to support arthritis patients in medication management?
- What role can OTs plan in other recommendations like smoking cessation and weight loss?
- I always feel like not enough OTs are involved in arthritis care. Why is that and what are avenues for us to increase our involvement with this population?
- Are there any health tech tools that you see taking hold in the arthritis community?
Contact Hours
1 hour (0.1 AOTA CEUs). Released online from Aurora, NE.
See public-facing course page for more details.
Speakers
Duana Russell-Thomas, OTD, OTR/L
Sarah Lyon, OTR/L
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