OT – Boosting Engagement in Self-Care

Occupational Therapy

Gillian Bagg BHSCOT, HBPE owner & operator of Gillian Bagg Occupational Therapy Services explores:

• The importance of exercise in performing correctly paced daily self-care activities
• How to pace daily self-care activities
• Barriers to engaging in self-care activities

Gillian Bagg can be contacted for questions at gi*********@sh**.ca

Topic Timing

• 0:03:46 – What is Occupational Therapy
• 0:09:13 – What is Self Care
• 0:12:53 – Barriers to Self-Care
• 0:49:23 – Get Moving
• 0:58:06 – Goal Setting / Action Plan

Presentation Slides

• Boosting Engagement in Self-Care Activities by Gillian Bagg BHSCOT; HBPE

Resources

Below are the resources discussed in the presentation:

• Instructions for Attendees – Optional Instructions for viewers to complete a set of forms prior to viewing the presentation.
• TSK and PCS Self-Report Assessments – pain scales to evaluate Kinesiophobia and Pain Catastrophizing.
• PHQ-9 and GAD-7 – depression and anxiety scales (Patient Health Questionnaire-9).
• The S-LANSS Pain Score – for neuropathic pain.
• Balance Training – Two simple exercises to build strength and reduce tightness. They also improve balance to prevent falls.
• Daily Schedule – A sample page from a simple workbook to record your daily activities.
• Daily to do and did list – A sample page from a workbook to build a plan and see how you did.
• Foot Wear Tips – 8 tips for selecting the best shoes for you.
• Sleep Hygiene Tips – non-medication tips for improving your sleep
• Stretching Exercises – Two simple exercises to stretch major leg muscles. Stretching reduces risk of injury while active.

More from the CNA on self-care – Videos:

• Pain Management with Donna Piercy – Part 1, Part 2 & Part 3
• Improving Function with Dr. James Haxton Part 1 & Part 2

More from the CNA on self-care – Articles:

• #24 Get Regular Exercise
• #45 Relaxation: Beyond a good night’s sleep
• #53 Stretching – Best moves ever

References

1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4936054/
2. Bennet, M et al The Journal of Pain Vol t, No 3 March 2005 pp 1490158