Nudges in Rehabilitation: How Behavioral Economics Can Help Facilitate Evidence-based Care & Promote Patient Health

Nudges in Rehabilitation: How Behavioral Economics Can Help Facilitate Evidence-based Care & Promote Patient HealthWEBINAR DESCRIPTION This webinar will discuss how to apply insights from behavioral economics, a field that studies human decision making, to help motivate patients to engage in their daily health. This includes examples from prior work that used gamification, feedback and incentives to help improve physical activity and medication adherence in clinical populations. Additionally, this webinar will offer examples from prior studies that used behavioral

WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
This webinar will discuss how to apply insights from behavioral economics, a field that studies human decision making, to help motivate patients to engage in their daily health. This includes examples from prior work that used gamification, feedback and incentives to help improve physical activity and medication adherence in clinical populations. Additionally, this webinar will offer examples from prior studies that used behavioral economic principles to nudge clinicians to implement evidence-based care into routine clinical practice. This includes discussion around how to incorporate the electronic health record and other digital technologies to design low-cost interventions that are scalable across settings and sustainable over time.

INSTRUCTOR
Kimberly Waddell, PhD, MSCI, OTR/L, Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:  

1. Identify behavioral economic principles that can help promote behavior change for both clinicians and patients
2. Compare behavioral economic interventions and their impact on clinician and patient behavior
3. Identify opportunities to incorporate behavioral economic principles into quality improvement interventions within their health system
4. Determine which behavioral economic principles are most relevant for supporting health and maximizing outcomes among different patient populations

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will watch the on-demand recording in its entirety and complete an assessment and feedback module in the Academy Learning Portal. You will have three months from the date of purchase to complete and review the course material. You will receive a reminder email two weeks before the expiration date. 

AUDIENCE
Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants and Speech-Language Pathologists 

CONTINUING EDUCATION
Nurses:

  The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID#9903. This distance learning independent webinar is offered at .15 CEUs [intermediate, Foundational Knowledge]. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Physical Therapists: This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.5 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.5 Contact Hours on 4/10/2025.

Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.

Speech-Language Pathologists: 

DISCLOSURES 
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP - Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT - Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OT - Has nothing to disclose.
Selah Bustamante, MSN, RN, CRRN - Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Kimberly Waddell, PhD, MSCI, OTR/L - Has nothing to disclose.

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
To participate, you will need a device with an internet connection. Supported devices include computers, laptops, and both iOS and Android mobile devices. For the best experience, we recommend using high-speed broadband internet (LAN, Cable, or DSL). Please ensure you are using the latest stable version of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. Internet Explorer is not supported. Additionally, JavaScript and cookies must be enabled on your browser. You will also need a speaker and microphone or a phone for dial-in. For live online sessions, make sure to download the latest version of Zoom (at Zoom.us/download) to ensure compatibility.

CANCELLATION POLICY
To request a cancellation of a webinar, please provide written notice by email or by phone within 24 hours of placing your order and we will refund you the full course fee. If you cannot give notice within 24 hours, a credit towards a future course of equal value would apply.