4 The 15-Minute Finish: Streamlining Documentation & Enhancing Client Outcomes

In this episode of The Health Coach OT, Dr. Jaclyn Schwartz shares a game-changing technique for occupational therapists and rehabilitation professionals: The 15-Minute Finish. This practical approach helps therapists complete documentation during sessions while simultaneously improving patient education and increasing home program adherence.

Episode Highlights:

- The Challenge: End-of-day documentation struggles, forgotten session details, and poor client follow-through

- The Solution: A structured 15-minute session conclusion that serves multiple purposes

- Setup Requirements: Positioning documentation systems for shared viewing and planning session timing

- Component 1: Client-led session review (5-7 minutes) that facilitates active recall and authentic documentation

- Component 2: Collaborative home program development (5 minutes) with SMART goals and confidence checks

- Component 3: Setting the stage for effective follow-up at the next session

Benefits:

- For Practitioners: Reduced documentation time, clearer understanding of client perspectives, and more efficient patient education

- For Clients: Increased engagement, better carryover between sessions, improved understanding of treatment purpose, and greater ownership of rehabilitation

Resources:

Download a free comprehensive guide with scripts, examples, and a printable cheat sheet at https://www.healthcoachot.com/15min

Connect with Jaclyn

Email: jaclyn@healthcoachot.com

Instagram: @healthcoachOT

About The Health Coach OT:

The Health Coach OT podcast provides evidence-based coaching tips and resources for managing chronic disease in rehabilitation. Host Dr. Jaclyn Schwartz, an occupational therapist, scientist, board-certified health coach, and educator, explores how to expand traditional rehabilitation boundaries to address root causes of chronic disease through evidence-based approaches to nutrition, physical activity, and other lifestyle factors.

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