1. Angela Lefler Wendy Westerman Amanda Lowrance
Better for Bedlam: Integrating Occupational Therapy into the Bedlam Longitudinal Clinic
Angela Lefler
Wendy Westerman
Amanda Lowrance
Service. Education. Research.

2. Problem and Population
No current Occupational Therapy services provided
Unawareness among health professionals about the diversity of OT services
Inequality of care between insured and uninsured patients
Patients’ perceptions that their priorities do not matter
Medical based model of care
Population:
Uninsured and underserved citizens of the Tulsa community

3. Occupational Therapy Services
Orthopedic interventions
Mental health
Social skills
Life skills
Sensory processing
Cognitive and behavioral modification skills

4. Implementation 30 Days 90 Days 365 Days
Begin research into OT awareness among health care providers
Identify patient needs through observation of day-to-day operations
Acquire funding after cost analysis
90 Days
Streamline OT assessments for incoming patients
Reevaluate health care providers’ understanding of OT
Conduct benefit analysis of patient satisfaction
365 Days
Implemented into OT curricula successfully
Fully operational multi-disciplinary approach
Obtain data supporting OT impact on QoL

5. Benefits for Bedlam Service: Education: Research:
Holistic care for underserved patients
Low cost implementation
Education:
Occupational Therapy curriculum integration
Networking within healthcare community to raise awareness of OT necessity
Research:
Interdisciplinary research potential
Quality of Life as an indicator of success of treatment