Inappropriate patient sexual behavior (IPSB) is prevalent in rehabilitation and can impact providers ... show more

Managing Inappropriate Patient Sexual Behavior: Strategies for Rehab Professionals Description Inappropriate patient sexual behavior (IPSB) is prevalent in rehabilitation and can impact providers and students. This session will give an overview of the research surrounding IPSB to include who is at risk and what patient characteristics may lead to the behavior. Then the speakers will provide best practices to handle IPSB and how to support students who experience this while in our clinics. Finally, attendees will have an opportunity to practice responding to IPSB. Agenda First Hour Speaker Introduction and Norms for The Event (Dr. Megan Moran and Dr. Michelle Lee) Objectives (Dr. Megan Moran) What Does Research Tell Us About IPSB? (Dr. Megan Moran) and Responses to IPSB (Dr. Megan Moran and Dr. Michelle Lee) Practice responding to IPSB – Case Based (Dr. Megan Moran and Dr. Michelle Lee) Q&A, Conclusions (Dr. Megan Moran and Dr. Michelle Lee) Suggested Audience: SLP, PT/PTA, OT/OTA Difficulty Level Essential - Includes core theory, concepts and applications. Questions Megan Moran mmoran@marymount.edu 724-554-9899 Michelle Lee mlee@marymount.edu show less