College of Occupational Therapists: Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

2005 ◽  
Vol 68 (11) ◽  
pp. 527-532 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Code Of Ethics ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Health Professions ◽  
Professional Conduct ◽  
Policies And Procedures ◽  
Standards Of Conduct ◽  
The Uk

The College of Occupational Therapists' Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Code’) is produced by the College of Occupational Therapists (hereinafter referred to as ‘the College’) for and on behalf of the British Association of Occupational Therapists, the central organisation for occupational therapists throughout the United Kingdom (UK). The College of Occupational Therapists is the subsidiary organisation with delegated responsibility for the promotion of good practice and the prevention of malpractice. The title ‘occupational therapist’ is protected by law and can only be used by persons who have successfully completed an approved course leading to a diploma or degree in occupational therapy and who are eligible for registration with the Health Professions Council (HPC). All occupational therapists practising in the UK shall be registered with the Health Professions Council. This Code shall be used in conjunction with the HPC's current Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and the College's latest standards for professional practice in occupational therapy. Occupational therapy personnel* shall also comply with current laws and legislation, best practice standards as well as employers' reasonable policies and procedures.

Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct for Occupational Therapists

1997 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-37 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Code Of Ethics ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Professional Conduct ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Statutory Requirement ◽  
The Status

The Professions Supplementary to Medicine Act 1960 bestows the status of a profession on occupational therapy which automatically carries the statutory requirement to regulate professional practice for the protection of clients. The Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Code’) is produced by the College of Occupational Therapists (hereinafter referred to as ‘the College’) for, and on behalf of, the British Association of Occupational Therapists, the central organisation for occupational therapists throughout the United Kingdom. The College of Occupational Therapists is the subsidiary organisation, with delegated responsibility for the promotion of good practice and the prevention of malpractice.

Developing Occupational Therapy Best Practice Guidelines for Acute Medical Services

2008 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-100
Author(s):  
Nicola Mearns ◽  
◽  
Alison Millar ◽  
Fiona Murray ◽  
Susanne Fraser ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Practice Guidelines ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Flow Chart ◽  
Therapy Process ◽  
Acute Medicine ◽  
Best Practice Guidelines

Occupational Therapists began exploring their role in Acute Medicine in the late 1990’s.1 A decade later the presence of Occupational Therapists in accident & emergency departments and acute medical units is seen as routine. The literature and evidence base to support this, however, has not progressed as rapidly. With few guidelines to support practice the authors produced a document locally to promote standardisation of good practice and equity of treatment within all relevant NHS Lothian and NHS Borders sites. A table illustrates the specialist skills necessary for Occupational Therapy in Acute Medicine and appendices outline components of various assessments. It is hoped that as therapists progress through the flow chart they can utilise further sections of the guidelines related to specific assessments. This article will introduce the reader to the occupational therapy process in acute medicine and describe the guidelines that are currently in use.

scholarly journals Assessing fitness to drive after stroke

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 106-129
Author(s):  
Aisling Helen Stack ◽  
Orla Duggan ◽  
Tadhg Stapleton
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Clinical Guidelines ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Fitness To Drive ◽  
Therapy Evaluation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Evaluation Practices ◽  
Education Training

Purpose The assessment of fitness to drive after stroke is an emerging area of occupational therapy practice in Ireland. Despite this, little is known about occupational therapists’ evaluation practices, and there are no internationally agreed clinical guidelines to inform best practice. The purpose of this paper is to investigate occupational therapy evaluation practices for fitness to drive after stroke in Ireland. Design/methodology/approach This is a cross-sectional study design targeting occupational therapists working with people after stroke using an online survey. Summary and descriptive statistics were used to analyse the returned surveys. Findings In total, 47 occupational therapists participated. Off-road driving assessment was completed by 68 per cent of respondents. Functional assessment and non-driving-specific assessments were most widely used and perceived to be the most useful in informing the off-road assessment. A total of 89 per cent referred clients for on-road assessments; however, some referred without first completing an off-road assessment. The therapists who completed formal post graduate education/training in driving assessment reported greater confidence and competence in their skills and ability to assess fitness to drive. A vast majority of participants agreed that clinical guidelines regarding best practice in this area would be beneficial. Research limitations/implications A majority of occupational therapists are assessing fitness to drive after stroke in Ireland with non-driving-specific assessments and functional observations; however, there are many gaps and wide variations between services. Education/training in evaluating fitness to drive after stroke is recommended. The development of clinical guidelines to inform practice would facilitate a consistent approach nationally. Originality/value This is the first study completed in Ireland to investigate occupational therapy evaluation practices for fitness to drive after stroke.

scholarly journals Occupational therapy consensus recommendations for functional neurological disorder

2020 ◽  
Vol 91 (10) ◽  
pp. 1037-1045 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clare Nicholson ◽  
Mark J Edwards ◽  
Alan J Carson ◽  
Paula Gardiner ◽  
Dawn Golder ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Neurological Disorder ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Therapy Assessment ◽  
Consensus Recommendations ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Stage 1 ◽  
Functional Neurological Disorder

BackgroundPeople with functional neurological disorder (FND) are commonly seen by occupational therapists; however, there are limited descriptions in the literature about the type of interventions that are likely to be helpful. This document aims to address this issue by providing consensus recommendations for occupational therapy assessment and intervention.MethodsThe recommendations were developed in four stages. Stage 1: an invitation was sent to occupational therapists with expertise in FND in different countries to complete two surveys exploring their opinions regarding best practice for assessment and interventions for FND. Stage 2: a face-to-face meeting of multidisciplinary clinical experts in FND discussed and debated the data from stage 1, aiming to achieve consensus on each issue. Stage 3: recommendations based on the meeting were drafted. Stage 4: successive drafts of recommendations were circulated among the multidisciplinary group until consensus was achieved.ResultsWe recommend that occupational therapy treatment for FND is based on a biopsychosocial aetiological framework. Education, rehabilitation within functional activity and the use of taught self-management strategies are central to occupational therapy intervention for FND. Several aspects of occupational therapy for FND are distinct from therapy for other neurological conditions. Examples to illustrate the recommendations are included within this document.ConclusionsOccupational therapists have an integral role in the multidisciplinary management of people with FND. This document forms a starting point for research aiming to develop evidence-based occupational therapy interventions for people with FND.

Is the 2008 NMC Code ethical?

2010 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Pattison ◽  
Paul Wainwright
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Code Of Ethics ◽  
Code Of Conduct ◽  
Codes Of Ethics ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Considerable Controversy ◽  
Standards Of Conduct ◽  
Extensive Body ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Nurses And Midwives

In 2008 the United Kingdom Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) published the latest version of its code of conduct (The code: standards of conduct, performance and ethics for nurses and midwives). The new version marked a significant change of style in the Code compared with previous versions. There has been considerable controversy and the accrual of an extensive body of literature over the years in the UK and Europe criticizing nursing codes of ethics and questioning their ethical standing and their usefulness. In this article we review the current NMC Code. We argue that the NMC has been misguided in labelling the Code as a code of ethics, and suggest that the new document falls short in many respects.

scholarly journals Social enterprise: a model of recovery and social inclusion for occupational therapy practice in the UK

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Joy Stickley ◽  
Kelly J. Hall
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Social Enterprise ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Study Methodology ◽  
The Uk

Purpose Occupational therapists are increasingly working in organisations outside of the public sector. UK government policy over the past decade has promoted health and social care provision by social enterprises. The purpose of this paper is to examine the compatibility of occupational therapy practice and a social enterprise environment, within the UK and questions if this approach may enhance experiences of social inclusion for people who use these services. Design/methodology/approach Case study methodology was used with eight social enterprises in the UK. Data were collected through: semi-structured interviews, formal organisational documents, and field visits and observations. Interviews were conducted with 26 participants who were occupational therapists, service users and social entrepreneurs/managers. The interviews were recorded, transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. Findings Occupational therapists experienced job satisfaction, professional autonomy and were able to practise according to their professional philosophy. Service users valued support with: employment, routine, social relationships, and developing a sense of identity, particularly outside of a medical model definition. To a degree therefore, people using these services claimed socially inclusive benefits. Challenges with funding social enterprises, however, impacted occupational therapy delivery in some cases. Research limitations/implications The majority of social enterprise research is drawn from case study methodology; however, this was the most appropriate research design to gain greatest insight into a small but developing phenomenon. Further research into occupational therapy practice within social enterprises is required, particularly on the effectiveness of returning to work and social inclusion. Social implications Social enterprises can provide therapeutic environments to promote recovery and social inclusion which is also compatible with occupational therapy practice. Originality/value This is the first known national research into occupational therapy provision in social enterprises within the UK, which evidences a compatibility within occupational therapy practice within a social enterprise environment and the benefits of this.

Personal Injury Litigation and the College of Occupational Therapists' Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

1998 ◽  
Vol 61 (6) ◽  
pp. 263-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Sterry
Keyword(s):  
Expert Witness ◽  
Code Of Ethics ◽  
Ethical Dilemmas ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Occupational Therapist ◽  
Personal Injury ◽  
Professional Conduct ◽  
Professional Integrity ◽  
Personal Injury Litigation

Increasing numbers of occupational therapists are engaging in writing expert witness reports in personal injury cases. This article airs some of the conflicts and ethical dilemmas that may arise when working in this field, and considers the position of the occupational therapist in relation to the widely accepted legal view of the role of the expert witness and the College of Occupational Therapists' Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. The article follows the order of the College of Occupational Therapists' Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and a number of potential difficulties are highlighted, although by no means all. Where possible, an attempt is made to offer a solution that would enable the occupational therapist to maintain professional integrity. Above all, the article is intended to stimulate discussion and debate which will be of benefit to people already working in this field and to those entering it In the future.

scholarly journals An international study on innovations in the management of children’s pain

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Joan Simons ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Pain Management ◽  
Appreciative Inquiry ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
International Study ◽  
Dissemination And Implementation ◽  
Travel Scholarship ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Children's Pain

Background: Children have a right to effective pain management and up to date guidelines are available to promote this. Despite this, many reports state that children’s pain in hospital settings is not managed well, and many children are left to suffer unnecessarily. Nearly a quarter of children surveyed said they were in pain all or most of the time they were in hospital (Picker, 2005). However, this is not the whole picture; many areas deliver effective and innovative pain management for children. Aim: The aim of this travel scholarship was to undertake a study to identify innovations and learn from examples of good practice in the management of children’s pain by visiting three areas of excellence in the UK, Sweden and Australia. Methods: The study took an Appreciative Inquiry approach, focusing on learning from good practice, and follows four stages: Discovery (the best of what is): this involved visits to the three study areas and meeting practitioners, educators and researchers to explore innovations in their pain management practice Dream (what might be): this involved meeting with the host at the end of each study week to present to them identified examples of good practice for confirmation Design (what should be): this involved writing up the findings of the three visits, exploring what innovations could be introduced to improve pain management practice across the UK Destiny: this is dissemination and implementation of the best practice examples identified Conclusions: In each area visited, confident practitioners identified innovations in their pain management practice that have improved children’s pain experience in hospital. Innovations ranged from environmental adjustments to reduce anxiety related to pain, to standardising children’s observation charts to promote the regular assessment of pain. Effective leadership was apparent at each study site. Implications for practice: Appreciative Inquiry is about identifying what works so that it can be repeated Confidence and self-belief underpin the practice of effective pain management teams An effective leader with a vision is needed to drive continuous improvement in the management of children’s pain

scholarly journals Codes of conduct for Nursing students: bioethical commitment to higher education in Spain

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacobo Cambil-Martin
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Code Of Ethics ◽  
Codes Of Conduct ◽  
Code Of Conduct ◽  
White Paper ◽  
Professional Conduct ◽  
Standards Of Conduct

Background: As a profession, Nursing has its own code of ethics and codes of conduct which establish personal and professional behavior expected on Nursing professionals and students to be competent in their practice, learning and development. The Nursing and Midwifery Council has a Code of Professional Conduct for students of Nursing and Midwife. Considering that the diversity of values is a fact in the university community, it is necessary to explore the validity and meaning to implement Codes of Professional Conduct for Nursing students in the teaching and learning process. Objective: To identify and assess codes of conduct aimed at Nursing students to understand the commitment to Bioethics training of higher education in Spain. Methods: A literature review was conducted. Main elements of ethical codes and the dimensions of the attitudinal assessment template for Nursing students in clinical practice with the code of conduct of the English Council were compared. Results: The literature review brings two articles in Spanish language and according to the selection criteria. The journal “Etica de los cuidados” -indexed in “Cuiden” database- collects these studies reporting that both professionals and students know the Spanish Code of Ethics for Nursing and there is a need to establish a new teaching and learning framework in Bioethics; however, no specific articles provide knowledge about codes of conduct for Nursing students in Spain. Conclusion: In general, the standards of conduct for students of the Nursing and Midwifery Council are already implicit in the ethical rules, rights and duties of the Spanish code of professional ethics. So it is still necessary to consider the Code of Conduct of the Spanish Nursing Council and the White Paper of the Nursing Degree to understand the commitment to Bioethics training on Nursing.

scholarly journals A tríade identidade, ética e informação na biblioteconomia brasileira: análise sobre o código de ética do bibliotecário

2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 76
Author(s):  
Jonathas Luiz Carvalho Silva
Keyword(s):  
Code Of Ethics ◽  
Professional Conduct ◽  
Political Condition ◽  
Everyday Work ◽  
Ethics Code ◽  
Standards Of Conduct ◽  
Information Professionals ◽  
Code Of Professional Conduct ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Do So

Aborda as possibilidades de estabelecimento da relação entre os termos identidade, ética e informação atestando a observância da configuração de uma identidade da ética que possa influir no comportamento informacional dos profissionais e usuários. Considera a ética como um pressuposto filosófico e político que deve estar relacionado aos fatos cotidianos para poder desenvolver estudos mais efetivos acerca do comportamento moral da humanidade. Para tanto, atesta a importância da ética historicista a fim de conceber uma concepção mais precisa sobre o termo em questão. Estabelece como condição problematológica os seguintes questionamentos: o código de ética do bibliotecário é bem elaborado? Quais são as suas deficiências e pontos qualitativos do documento? O código de ética tem sido cumprido pela categoria biblioteconômica? Analisa o código de ética do bibliotecário considerando todos os pontos que o constituem, suas deficiências e qualidades, bem como aponta sugestões para o aprimoramento do código, além de verificar que as reflexões expostas possibilitam inferir que, no caso de analisar atitudes não condizentes com a dignidade da profissão, seria mais adequado uma Comissão de Ética constituída para avaliar ações que aparentemente não se enquadrem num Código de Conduta Profissional do que um Código de Ética com prescrições para fixar normas de conduta. Aponta finalmente que é preciso uma reformulação do código e que muito do que se tem apregoado não tem sido cumprido nas práticas profissionais e cotidianas do bibliotecário.AbstractDiscusses the possibilities of establishing the relationship among the terms identity, ethics and information observing the configuration of ethics identity that can influence the behavior of information professionals and users. It considers the ethic as a philosophical and political condition that must be related to everyday events, in order to develop a more effective research on the moral behavior of mankind. To do so, certifies the importance of historicist ethics to devise a more accurate meaning for the term in question. It poses as the problem the following questions: the librarian code of ethics is well prepared? What are the weaknesses and qualitative points of the document? The code of ethics has been followed by the librarian’s category? It examines the librarian code of ethics considering all the qualities and weaknesses, and make suggestions for improving it. It also verify if the above considerations permit to infer that if attitudes do not look consistent with the dignity of the profession it would be more appropriate to be submitted to an Ethics Committee - established to assess actions that apparently did not fit in a Code of Professional Conduct as an Ethics Code, with requirements for setting standards of conduct. Finally suggests that the code need to be reformulated and much of what has been proclaimed has not been fulfilled in everyday work practices of the librarian. 

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