Fatigue Management for Occupational Therapists
In this 2-part webinar, participants will gain insight into the role of Occupational Therapy (OT) in managing fatigue.
Webinar Parts

Fatigue Management for Occupational Therapists - Part 2
Learning Outcomes
- Gain an insight into the role of Occupational Therapy (OT) in fatigue management
- Be able to identify assessments that can support OT intervention in clinical populations that experience fatigue
- Identify the “4Ps” of energy conservation
- Understand the role of rest and sleep in fatigue management
- Become aware of “red flags” requiring further investigation, and why certain clinical populations require particular approaches
- Understand pacing approaches to avoid post-exertional malaise
Meet our Experts

Ciara Breen is an Occupational Therapist with over twenty-five years of experience in neuro-rehabilitation and older persons rehabilitation. She has long held a particular interest in fatigue and sleep and has more recently also developed further specialism in sleep by training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi). In her private practice, The Brí Clinic, Ciara assesses and treats people with a range of causes for their fatigue, including neurological conditions such as stroke and brain injury, energy-limiting conditions such as ME and Long Covid and lifestyle factors such as burnout and shift working. Ciara has also held a range of leadership positions and representative roles both within the HSE and internationally and continues to do so.
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