Integrating Artificial Intelligence in OT Practice

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Are you curious about how you can use artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance occupational therapy services for your clients? Join AI experts and members of AOTA’s Commission on Practice (COP) for a panel discussion where you will learn about the latest types of AI technologies and how to use them to assist with productivity and support rehabilitation outcomes. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Describe AI and current state of evidence and practice 
• Describe how occupational therapy practitioners can use different AI technologies in occupational therapy practice to support rehabilitation outcomes (opportunities and cautions) 
• Describe how occupational therapy practitioners can use different AI technologies to assist with productivity and other aspects of service delivery outside of direct client care (opportunities and cautions) 
• Describe trends to watch for and future opportunities 

Earn up to 1.25 contact hours.

SPEAKERS

Ganesh M. Babulal

Ganesh M. Babulal, PhD, OTD, MSCI, MOT seeks to understand how the intersectional relationship of biological, sociological, and economic factors contribute to health and acute and chronic diseases in the United States among minoritized groups. He investigates the relationship between cognitive functioning and mental health and its impact on functional outcomes in those with and without chronic neurological diseases. More recently, his research has expanded to include assessing multilevel structural and social determinants that influence health and examining causal mechanisms that may increase the risk of neurodegenerative diseases for minoritized populations. This work employs community-based system dynamics, biomarkers, digital neurobehavioral markers, and social determinants of health measurement. 

Sarah Brzeszkiewicz

Sarah Brzeszkiewicz, MS, OTR/L is an occupational therapist currently working as a Clinical Advisor for Sensi.AI. She assists home care agencies in their use of Sensi.AI's audio-based AI system to optimize care services for older adults and individuals with disabilities. She obtained her masters degree in Occupational Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis. Her clinical experience is largely in inpatient neurorehabilitation specializing in stroke and traumatic brain injury populations which includes work at top tier institutions such as Shirley Ryan Ability Lab in Chicago, IL and St. David's Rehabilitation Hospital in Austin, TX. Sarah has a passion for integrating new technologies within clinical practice and is a strong advocate for any occupational therapy practitioner seeking to expand their practice into non-traditional spaces. 

Tim Dionne

Tim Dionne, PhD, OTR/L earned his MSOT from the University at Buffalo in 2010 and worked at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (now Shirley Ryan Ability Lab) for five years, specializing in adult neurorehabilitation. He then completed the Rehab Science PhD program at the University at Buffalo in 2019. His current research interests are in knowledge translation and dissemination, evidence-based practice, and implementation science.  He teaches neuroanatomy and applied neuro courses at the University of New Mexico. 

Meredith Gronski

Meredith Gronski, OTD, OTR/L, CLA, FAOTA has been an occupational therapist for 18 years practicing primarily with children, youth, and families.  She began an academic career in 2013 and continues to practice weekly with the early childhood program in the local school district. Gronski is currently the Occupational Therapy Department Chair at Methodist University, overseeing the entry-level OTD program and developing bachelor of science OTA program.  She is currently serving as chairperson of AOTA’s Commission on Practice and previously served as a member on the COP from 2014-2018.  She has contributed to AOTA’s practice initiatives as a member of the team that conducted the children and youth systematic review for practice guideline revisions which resulted in an AJOT publication, as well as several local, state, and national conference presentations. 

Vijay Muni

Vijay Muni, MS, OTR/L is an occupational therapist currently working in an outpatient sports medicine orthopedic facility in New York City.  Vijay graduated from York College, CUNY in 2020. Vijay is currently actively working towards his certification in hand therapy (CHT). Vijay is passionate about using AI to enhance his occupational therapy service delivery, improve patient education, and compliance. Vijay has presented on the use of AI in rehab for NYSOTA in 2023.  

Jayson Davies

Jayson Davies, MA, OTR/L, is an accomplished school-based occupational therapist and the founder of the OT Schoolhouse, an online platform dedicated to supporting school-based occupational therapy practitioners. With more than a decade of experience since 2012, Jayson is deeply committed to enhancing the capabilities of fellow professionals. As the owner of the OT Schoolhouse, Jayson provides vital support to his fellow professionals through online courses, conferences, and a membership community. His mission is to boost confidence among school-based practitioners, making their job easier to serve children and teachers effectively. In addition to the OT Schoolhouse, Jayson co-founded the OTPreneur Podcast, a valuable resource for practitioners aspiring to start their own businesses. His passion for empowering the occupational therapy community extends beyond clinical practice. Jayson leverages artificial intelligence daily, using it to streamline everyday tasks, from helping to craft client goals to composing a draft of this very bio. This innovative approach underscores his dedication to efficiency and excellence. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Jayson received the 2023 Occupational Therapy Association of California Susan J. Harris OT Entrepreneur Award. His unwavering commitment to the profession and continuous support for fellow practitioners solidify his position as a respected leader in school-based occupational therapy.