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ForwardReturn to Purpose: Neuroplasticity and Person-Centered Care in Neurorehabilitation
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Two attendance options:
DMU STUDENTS ONLY
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Target Audience
DMU faculty, staff, students, residents, and the medical community.
Description
This session will explore how interprofessional collaboration between occupational therapists and physical therapists supports person-centered neurologic rehabilitation. Participants will examine the principles of neuroplasticity and the role of meaningful activities in promoting recovery, participation, and return to purpose following neurologic injury. Through clinical examples, the session will highlight how physical therapists, occupational therapists, individuals receiving care, and their family members work together to develop shared goals, engage in shared decision-making, and create individualized rehabilitation plans that optimize functional outcomes and long-term participation.
Educational Need
Successful rehabilitation following neurologic injury requires more than restoring physical function; it depends on coordinated, person-centered care that promotes meaningful participation in daily life. Healthcare professionals must understand how the principles of neuroplasticity can be applied through purposeful activities while partnering with individuals and their families to establish goals that reflect what matters most to the person served. This session addresses the need for clinicians to strengthen collaborative practice between occupational therapy and physical therapy, incorporate shared decision-making into rehabilitation planning, and apply evidence-informed strategies that support individualized recovery, functional independence, and return to meaningful roles and activities.
Learning Objectives
- Apply principles of neuroplasticity to understand how meaningful activities can promote recovery and participation following a neurologic injury.
- Examine the collaboration between physical therapy, occupational therapy, the person served, and family members in developing person-centered rehabilitation
- Discuss how shared decision-making and person-defined goals can guide rehabilitation intervention and aid in return to purpose.
Speakers
Jillian Jones, PT, DPT
Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy Program, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences
Emily Summerfield, OTD, MOT
Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy Program, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences
Session proposals are now being accepted for the DMU Grand Rounds series! Have you encountered an interesting clinical case, seen a patient with a unique history, condition, and/or treatment protocol, or been involved with interprofessional management that improves patient care and treatment outcomes? If so, you're invited to help build the series by submitting a session proposal! In addition to the rare and unique, cases of more common conditions are also acceptable, and proposals from external members of the broader healthcare community are welcomed and encouraged. Please click the button below to learn more about the series and access the submission form.
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Accreditation Statements
- MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS). Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- DO: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 2-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
- DPM: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. DMU has approved this activity for a maximum of 1.0 continuing education contact hours.
- Other healthcare providers: This activity is designated for 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
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Educational Grants
No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity.
DISCLOSURE
The speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals, medical procedures, or devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The activity director is responsible for determining educational content and selecting speakers.
Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
- Jillian Jones, PT, DPT - Speaker
- Emily Summerfield, OTD, MOT - Speaker
DISCLAIMER
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only. It is not a substitute for a healthcare provider's independent medical judgment regarding diagnostic and treatment options for a specific patient's medical condition.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- 1.00 AOA Category 2A
- 1.00 CE Contact Hour(s)
- 1.00 CPME
Price
There is no cost to attend, and all interested individuals are invited to participate.
Two attendance options:
- Des Moines University E4119: No registration is necessary to attend on-site.
- Online: Register through Zoom.
DMU STUDENTS ONLY
- You must register using the link above. Using the Zoom link on the academic calendar will result in a reporting error. If you use the wrong link, your attendance will not be tracked/marked.
- If you're a student, do not register using your @student.dmu.edu email address. Zoom will reject the registration email confirmation. Please use your @dmu.edu email address.