Any OT's (and PT's) working in stroke may be interested to participate in this research?

Well conducted and insightful evidence in #OpenAccess Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland Irish Journal of Occupational Therapy...well done all!

Hospitals are not congested because of inappropriate attendances to ED. Access to rehabilitation - the reversal of functional decline that accompanies acute illness in older adults particularly - can get our patients out of hospital, back to their homes, back to themselves.

Great discussions re approaches to Ax of awareness on Day 1 Holy Cross Conference. Discussed limitations of the CRS-R. Great perspectives from our colleagues in the UK and Liege. Looking forward to tomorrow.

The contribution of functional cognition screening during acute illness hospitalization of older adults in predicting participation in daily life after discharge | BMC Geriatrics | Full Text bmcgeriatr.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…

If you are an OT supporting employment with your clients or a person experiencing work difficulties, check out this update on the new supports and grants available through the Dept of Social Protection 👉🏻 gov.ie/workandaccess Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland #WorkAbleSolutions #workability

Community Healthcare West Recruitment have launched a campaign for: Network Rehabilitation Coordinator, Community Neuro-Rehabilitation Team, CHO2. Campaign Ref: CHW067-NRCND-2024 Closing date: 18th of October 2024 at 12 noon Advert Link: rezoomo.com/job/70574/

Community Healthcare West Recruitment have launched a campaign for: Clinical Nurse Specialist Neuro-Rehabilitation, Community Neuro-Rehabilitation Team, CHW Campaign Reference: CHW070-CNSCNRT-2024 Closing date: Tuesday 22nd October 2024 Advert Link: rezoomo.com/job/70735/

Great day today at the Acute Brain Injury Management Training Day. Great Speakers and an opportunity for knowledge sharing. Looking foraard to next year already Mater Hospital Trauma MMUH HSCPs MMUH Occupational Therapy

Remembering dearly missed friend Tina McGrath especially this week, as we approach her 2nd anniversary on the 6th of January. A group of friends & colleagues came together to write this remembrance piece, published by the Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland Irish Jr of OT before Christmas.

Dr Brendan O’Shea: I am concerned for the high-risk patients who cannot register with a GP practice Dr O’Shea highlights the fact that patients have better outcomes when they have a GP that knows them GP services are backbone of health service #BeaGP independent.ie/regionals/kild…

The HCPC has confirmed there will be no additional regulation for advanced practice for AHPs, which we support. Read more about this, and a new framework for advanced practice for paediatric OTs: loom.ly/_FMn02w

In 2050 I in 4 of us will be over 65 ...I in 4 of us will get stroke or dementia ...1 in 10 will break a hip ....how v disappointing programme of government has no specific mention of implementation of national stroke or dementia strategy...Nothing specific on ageing healthily

Absolutely agree with Health Research Charities Ireland - HRCI A step forward: create clinical academic posts- clinicians working in healthcare settings are supported wholeheartedly to carry out clinical research. Supported by employer & academic institutions with patients at the centre.

Cian & Jordan Adams joins Tommy to talk on their experiences and raising awareness on Frontotemporal Dementia👏 #TommyTiernanShow

Our in person study day is happening this month in the Ashling Hotel in Dublin(right beside Huesten). We are so looking forward to meeting our members, networking and knowledge sharing. Sign up today aoti.ie/events/Neurolo…

Save the date - Study day AOTI Vocational Advisory Group 9th May 2025 Theme: Evolving Practice: Vocational Rehabilitation in Ireland - 9th May 2025 Mater Hospital Dublin 10.30am-4.30pm

Press release from NICE re the new Guidelines for Rehabilitation for Chronic Neuro Disorders (including ABI). These include guidance for adults, children and young people. nice.org.uk/news/articles/… Consider becoming a Consultee and helping to develop them!

This paper outlines the operational dilemmas in implementing a clinical trial

📢📢📢 Great opportunity to be part of new service. Senior role in Early Supported Stroke Discharge. Combined with great work life balance that South East offers. Get your application in, link below Univ Hosp Waterford Ciara Breen rezoomo.com/job/78843/