The Developing Role of Occupational Therapy in Psychiatric Intensive Care
1996 ◽
Vol 59
(4)
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pp. 161-164
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Keyword(s):
Occupational therapy has an established role in the delivery of mental health services. Psychiatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs) are a development found in many psychiatric inpatient facilities and their numbers are increasing. The introduction of occupational therapy to a recently established PICU is examined. A comparison is made between PICU and forensic client groups, and the developing need for PICUs as a distinct service and the client group they serve are described. An example of successful service delivery of occupational therapy in a PICU is offered, and the challenges to the therapist working in this demanding and rewarding setting are outlined.
2015 ◽
Vol 31
(2)
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pp. 155-167
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2016 ◽
Vol 39
(3)
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pp. 282-288
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Keyword(s):
2007 ◽
Vol 58
(10)
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pp. 1330-1338
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1997 ◽
Vol 6
(S1)
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pp. XIII-XVI
2017 ◽
Vol 45
(2)
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pp. 100-111
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2008 ◽
Vol 42
(2)
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pp. 147-153
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Keyword(s):