Beginning to Look at Why Occupational Therapists Leave the Profession: A Survey Carried Out in Leicestershire

1989 ◽  
Vol 52 (10) ◽  
pp. 389-392 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clare A Greensmith ◽  
Maxine A Blumfield

This article describes a postal questionnaire survey carried out within Leicestershire to look at reasons for occupational therapists leaving the profession. It samples the attitudes and opinions of a group of practising occupational therapists, and also includes a smaller sample of non-practising occupational therapists and their perceived reasons for leaving the profession. A profile is given of the occupational therapist who is most likely to leave, which challenges the idea that most occupational therapists leave due to personal reasons. The article discusses ways that staff with children can be encouraged to remain at work and suggests further exploration of other reasons for leaving the profession.

2003 ◽  
Vol 27 (08) ◽  
pp. 301-304
Author(s):  
Gavin Reid ◽  
Mark Hughson

Aims and Method We conducted a postal questionnaire survey of the practice of rapid tranquillisation among 215 consultant psychiatrists in the West of Scotland, before and after the withdrawal of droperidol by the manufacturer. Results One hundred and eighty questionnaires (84% of those sent) were returned. Droperidol had been used extensively, often combined with lorazepam, for rapid tranquillisation. The main replacement suggested for droperidol was haloperidol. About half of the respondents to our survey chose to comment on the withdrawal of droperidol. More than half of the comments were unfavourable, including lack of an adequate replacement and lack of consultation with the psychiatric profession. Clinical Implications The abrupt withdrawal of droperidol, partly for commercial reasons, was regrettable. There was no time for an adequate evaluation of possible replacement medications and a lack of consultation with the profession regarding the impact on clinical care.


1993 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
F Peck ◽  
I Stone

The notion of ‘Japanisation’ is evaluated by examining the relationship between nationality and the adoption of particular kinds of managerial and work practices amongst inward investors in northeast England. Information is derived from an extensive postal questionnaire survey followed by a more intensive qualitative survey of inward investor plants. The postal survey shows that the new practices have been widely adopted in plants of all nationalities, although rates of adoption are higher for the Far Eastern group. The in-depth interviews reveal, however, that there are important variations in the ways in which these new practices are applied. It is argued that these variations cannot be understood in terms of ‘nationality’. Rather, they are associated with differences in production processes and the segmentation of labour based on gender, age, and skill. In the light of these findings, the significance of the term ‘Japanisation’ for regions and regional policy is considered.


2017 ◽  
Vol 80 (6) ◽  
pp. 375-383
Author(s):  
Gail Boniface ◽  
Deborah Morgan

Introduction Six reviews/inquiries into housing adaptations/home modifications processes occurred in Wales between 2004 and 2015. One resulted in the removal of the means test for children's Disabled Facilities Grants. This research investigated families' and professionals' experiences of the adaptations/home modification process to gain an understanding of their views and experiences. Method Mixed methods of an online questionnaire for professionals, and semi-structured interviews or an online questionnaire for families (depending on their preference), were employed. Forty-eight families participated and an additional 16 families responded to an online questionnaire. Analysis of qualitative data identified emergent themes, which are discussed in this article. Findings The themes were: poor information and communication mainly aimed at older adults; negative experience of the process; and the positive impact of the completed adaptation. Additionally, whilst undergoing the process, families felt that they needed a contact to guide them through the process. This contact was often by default the community occupational therapist. Conclusion A single contact person should be made available for families; occupational therapists should consider their part in that role; more specific information on children's needs should be provided; families need to recognize the part they can play in adding to delays in the delivery of adaptations.


Author(s):  
Míriam De França Chagas ◽  
Magda Fernanda Lopes de Oliveira Andrade

Em 2008, foi criado, pelo Ministério da Saúde, o Núcleo de Apoio à Saúde da Família (NASF), com o intuito de apoiar as equipes da Estratégia de Saúde da Família (ESF) nas redes de saúde e ampliar a ação da Atenção Básica da Saúde. O NASF é composto por uma equipe multidisciplinar e o terapeuta ocupacional é um dos integrantes desta equipe. O objetivo deste trabalho é o de conhecer a atuação dos terapeutas ocupacionais nos NASFs do município de Maceió, Alagoas, e suas reflexões sobre o trabalho desempenhado. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, sendo a coleta de dados realizada por meio de entrevista semiestruturada. Como resultados, foram elencadas três categorias temáticas: A atuação do terapeuta ocupacional no NASF: ações e atividades efetuadas; Os principais obstáculos encontrados pelo terapeuta ocupacional no NASF e As ferramentas tecnológicas utilizadas para a realização do trabalho no NASF. A Terapia Ocupacional ainda é uma profissão que busca seu reconhecimento no NASF. Visitas domiciliares, salas de espera e atividades em grupo foram identificadas como ações desempenhadas pelos profissionais, apesar das dificuldades como falta de recursos materiais e de uma estrutura física melhor. Este estudo serviu para enfatizar a importância do trabalho do terapeuta ocupacional no serviço, bem como as dificuldades encontradas por eles, citando assim a falta de reconhecimento/conhecimento da profissão, recursos e espaço. Apesar das dificuldades mencionadas, os mesmos sempre buscam realizar um atendimento humanizado, preocupando-se com os usuários, minimizando os riscos e promovendo a saúde. AbstractIn 2008, the Family Health Support Center (NASF) was created by the Ministry of Health to support the Family Health Strategy (ESF) teams in health networks and expand the action of Primary Care of health. The NASF is composed of a multidisciplinary team and the occupational therapist is one of the members of this team. The objective of this work is to know the performance of occupational therapists in the NASFs of the city of Maceió-AL, and their reflections on the work performed. This is qualitative research, and the data collection is done through a semi-structured interview with occupational therapists of the NASFs in the municipality of Maceió-AL. As a result, three thematic categories were listed: The work of the occupational therapist in the NASF: actions and activities carried out; the main obstacles encountered by the occupational therapist in NASF; at technological tools used to perform work in the NASF. Occupational Therapy is still a profession that seeks recognition in the NASF. Home visits, waiting rooms and group activities were identified as actions performed by professionals, despite difficulties such as lack of material resources and a better physical structure. This study contributed to emphasize the practice of the work of the occupational therapist in the service, as well as the difficulties encountered to know: citing the lack of recognition/knowledge of the profession, resources and space. Despite the mentioned difficulties, they seek to perform a humanized care, reaffirming principles and guidelines of the Unified Health System - SUS, to minimize risks and promote health care. Keywords: Occupational Therapy, Primary Health Care, Family Health. Resumen En 2008, fue creado por el Ministerio de Salud, el Núcleo de Apoyo a la Salud de la Familia (NASF), con el propósito de apoyar a los equipos de la Estrategia de Salud de la Familia (ESF) en las redes de salud y ampliar la acción de la Atención Básica de la Salud. El NASF está compuesto por un equipo multidisciplinario y el terapeuta ocupacional es uno de los integrantes de este equipo. El objetivo de este trabajo es el de conocer la actuación de los terapeutas ocupacionales en los NASF del municipio de Maceió-AL, y sus reflexiones sobre el trabajo desempeñado. Se trata de una investigación cualitativa, siendo la recolección de datos realizada por medio de una entrevista semiestructurada con terapeutas ocupacionales de NASF en el municipio de Maceió-AL. Como resultados, se enumeraron tres categorías temáticas: La actuación del terapeuta ocupacional en el NASF: acciones y actividades efectuadas; los principales obstáculos encontrados por el terapeuta ocupacional en el NASF; las herramientas tecnológicas utilizadas para la realización del trabajo en el NASF. La Terapia Ocupacional sigue siendo una profesión que busca su reconocimiento en el NASF. Las visitas domiciliarias, salas de espera y actividades en grupo fueron identificadas como acciones realizadas por los profesionales, a pesar de las dificultades como falta de recursos materiales y de una estructura física mejor. Este estudio contribuido para enfatizar la práctica del terapeuta ocupacional en el servicio, así como las dificultades a saber:la falta de reconocimiento / conocimiento de la profesión, recursos y espacio. A pesar de las dificultades mencionadas, buscan realizar una atención humanizada, reafirmando los principios y lineamientos del Sistema Único de Salud - SUS, para minimizar los riesgos y promover la atención médica.Palabras clave: Terapia Ocupacional, Atención Primaria de Salud, Salud Familiar. 


1987 ◽  
Vol 54 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liana Fraenkel ◽  
Beverlea Tallant

Projective techniques are used extensively by occupational therapists for both evaluation and treatment. This modality is especially valuable in treating children with limited abilities in verbal communication. Emotionally disturbed children often experience difficulties in verbally expressing their thoughts and feelings. “Mostly me” is a collection of stencils designed to foster the development of a positive self-concept in healthy school age children. In the authors' opinion, these stencils can be used as a stimulus with the emotionally disturbed child to elicit the expression of disturbing feelings and conflicts. Projective media, such as “Mostly me”, constitutes a valuable tool for the occupational therapist in the treatment of the emotionally disturbed child.


1995 ◽  
Vol 58 (4) ◽  
pp. 146-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine A Mayers

This article is a literature review, undertaken to have a fuller understanding of what is meant by the term ‘quality of life’ and how it is measured or assessed. The literature review shows that the term Is not clearly defined. It is suggested that occupational therapists each have their own definition and may use the term too narrowly: a satisfactory quality of life means something different to all of us, whether we be occupational therapist or client. This suggests that discussion with a client about his/her Individual quality of life and what this means to him/her is probably more realistic than trying to measure aspects of it.


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