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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


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