This session will describe integration of pediatric occupational therapy (OT) into a PCBH pediatric integrated clinic. We will provide a brief background on pediatric OT and describe how integrating OT can elevate patient care. This presentation will offer successes and lessons learned in the implementation process and how team-based care with behavioral health consultants, primary care clinicians, medical staff, and clinical staff can meet patient needs. It will also share a consultation model expanding from Pediatrics to Family Medicine department and Family Medicine Residence department.
Allmon Dixson, A. L., Leever, W. , Kirchner, R., Singleton, D. & Hostutler, C. (2024) Primary Care Behavioral Health in Pediatrics. In N. Serrano (Ed.), The Implementer’s Guide to Primary Care Behavioral Health (pp.326-373). Collaborative Family Healthcare Association and Access Health Corporate Wellness and Community Health.
Nash, J.P., Collette, D., & Dahl-Popolizio, S. (2024). OT in Primary Care: Determining Receptiveness of Primary Care Providers and OT Practitioners: An Updated Study. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, Volume 78 (Supplement_2), 7811500221p1. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2024.78S2-PO221
Elenko, B.K., Galanaugh, C., Konrad, J., Sedgh, A.,Herzfeld, B. (2023). Uncovering Pediatricians’ Knowledge of OT: Bridging the Gap Between Pediatric Primary Care & Early Intervention. American Journal of Occupational Therapy. Volume 77(Supplement_2), 7711510329p1. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2023.77S2-PO329