Occupational Therapy Capstone: De-escalation for IDD/ASD

Name: Occupational Therapy Capstone: De-escalation for IDD/ASD
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Explore de-escalation program development, evidence-based home modifications, and a novel state organization

Created byOlivia Freehill

Last updated 5/2024

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What you'll learn

Understand the importance of appropriate de-escalation strategies
Explain the importance of appropriate behavioral health services to all individuals in every population
Understand occupational therapy's role as a behavioral health service provider
Explore the artifacts associated with the different learning objectives

Course content

1 section • 7 lectures • 30m total length

Introduction0:55
Explore the importance of appropriate de-escalation strategies, recognize the value of behavioral health services for all individuals, and see occupational therapy's role as a behavioral health service provider.
Needs Assessment and Literature Review5:41
Identify needs assessment gaps in community support after deinstitutionalization and review de-escalation programs, including CIT, Iprep, and SAMHSA's Creating Safe Seen online course, for occupational therapy in mental health.
Guiding Principles8:14
Develop de-escalation protocols in government facilities using the PEO model and MOHO to support participation, address functional impairments, and reduce stigma for adults with IDD/ASD.
Learning Objectives and Artifacts7:31
Demonstrate evidence-based de-escalation and environmental modification strategies for IDD/ASD using the PEO model to enhance daily occupations, reduce injuries, and support lifelong learning.
Additional Information about WRRC4:06
Explore how WRC operates a consultative OT model with a resident caseload, delivers weekly sensory groups and occasional 1-to-1 ultrasound, and fosters cross-discipline collaboration.
Questions and Answers2:01
Answer key-focused questions on de-escalation for IDD/ASD in the occupational therapy capstone, covering the primary service provision model at WRC, state behavioral health administration history, and outcomes of evidence-based de-escalation.
References and Acknowledgements1:56
Review the references for the capstone presentation and acknowledge the clinicians and coordinators who contributed interviews and guidance for the de-escalation project involving IDD/ASD.

Requirements

Have a general understanding of the occupational therapy profession

Description

This course is a review of the Doctoral Capstone Experience of an Occupational Therapy student. It explores the development of the experience by the student through the completion of a Needs Assessment as well as the completion of a literature review through a Critically Appraised Topic. This is additional discussion referring to guiding theories and connections to Drake University curricular themes. A variety of learning objectives and respective artifacts executed throughout the experience will also be presented in relation to the experience. Based in Denver, CO, this experience is completed at a state-run facility providing a plethora of residential adult services for individuals experiencing high behavioral needs, medical fragility, and a variety of mental health diagnoses. While de-escalation is a main topic of the experience, additional topics include creation of environmental modifications, exploration of a novel state organization, and development of an inservice presentation about functional impairments. A review of the site is also provided going more in depth about the services, structure, and service provision model that is unique to the organization. It is recommended by the creator that individuals wishing to review this course have a basic understanding of the occupational therapy profession as this site is considered an emerging area of practice.

Who this course is for:

Health professionals interested in learning about occupational therapy's unique place within behavioral health and in program development