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Let's Get Down to Data: Systematic Progress Monitoring in School Based Occupational Therapy Practice

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Let's Get Down to Data: Systematic Progress Monitoring in School Based Occupational Therapy Practice

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Evidence-based instruction and progress monitoring has been associated with higher quality outcomes, yet the literature suggests only a small portion of school-based occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) implement it within their daily practice. Even for those who have access to current research and work within a clinical environment with administrative support, occupational therapists often lack the time, skills, and strategies to collect data efficiently and effectively in daily practice to prove the efficacy of their interventions. Without a means to systematically incorporate progress monitoring in daily practice occupational therapy practitioners risk using interventions that are unnecessary, are contraindicated, or lack sufficient evidence.

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Tara Mansour is an occupational therapist with over twenty years of experience across the rehabilitation continuum of care. A graduate of Tufts University's entry-level masters program and IHP's PP-OTD program, Tara currently serves as a school based practitioner with Westwood Public Schools. Prior to her work in schools, Tara worked for both New England Rehabilitation Hospital and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. Tara was recognized as an “Outstanding Fieldwork Educator” during at the MGH Institute for Health Professions IHP OT Awards ceremony in May 2021. Tara also contributes to academic education teaching courses for entry-level OT students across the Boston area.

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Contact Information
taramansour@gmail.com
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