EPISODE · Mar 29, 2026 · 32 MIN
Dr Íde O' Shaughnessy on Aging, Ageism and Emergency Department Care
from The Irish Occupational Therapy Podcast · host The Irish Occupational Therapy Podcast
Dr. Íde O’Shaughnessy shares her journey fromclinical practice to academia, specialising in older person rehabilitation and emergency department care. We discuss the development and evaluation of Frailty Intervention Teams, as well as the evidence supporting OT-led models in acutesettings.Íde speaks passionately about challenging ageism in healthcare and reframing older adults as “the purpose, not the problem.” We explore hospital-associated deconditioning, positive risk-taking, and the unique value occupational therapists bring to preserving function andquality of life.An episode that reinforces OT’s essential role in shaping evidence-based policy and compassionate care for older adults.GoogleScholar Profile & articles
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Dr. Íde O’Shaughnessy shares her journey fromclinical practice to academia, specialising in older person rehabilitation and emergency department care. We discuss the development and evaluation of Frailty Intervention Teams, as well as the evidence supporting OT-led models in acutesettings.Íde speaks passionately about challenging ageism in healthcare and reframing older adults as “the purpose, not the problem.” We explore hospital-associated deconditioning, positive risk-taking, and the unique value occupational therapists bring to preserving function andquality of life.An episode that reinforces OT’s essential role in shaping evidence-based policy and compassionate care for older adults.GoogleScholar Profile & articles
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