scholarly journals College of Occupational Therapists: Position Paper on the Way Ahead for Research, Education and Practice in Mental Health

1998 ◽  
Vol 61 (9) ◽  
pp. 390-392 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Craik ◽  
Chris Austin ◽  
John D Chacksfield ◽  
Gabrielle Richards ◽  
Donna Schell
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Working Group ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Position Paper ◽  
Research Education ◽  
The Future ◽  
Effective Use ◽  
The Way

The future of occupational therapy in mental health has been a topic of reflection and debate. The Education and Research Board (now the Education and Practice Board) of the College of Occupational Therapists created a Working Group to develop a position paper on the way ahead for research, education and practice in mental health. Following consultation, the Working Group reviewed literature, examined current research and surveyed practitioners, managers and educators. From these findings, recommendations have been made which will create a firmer evidence base for the practice of occupational therapy in mental health, leading to a more effective use of the expertise of occupational therapists and an improved service for users.

scholarly journals Occupational Therapy in Mental Health: A Review of the Literature

1998 ◽  
Vol 61 (5) ◽  
pp. 186-192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Craik
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
United Kingdom ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Position Paper ◽  
Health It ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Research Education ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
The Usa

This review of the literature was conducted as part of the development of a position paper on the way ahead for research, education and practice in occupational therapy in mental health. It included publications over the past decade and concentrated on the British Journal of Occupational Therapy. Recognising that experience from other countries would be beneficial, aspects of the literature from the national journals in the USA, Canada and Australia which were most relevant to practice in the United Kingdom were included. The shortage of articles on mental health was conspicuous and their diverse topics and descriptive nature were notable. In the United Kingdom literature, the clinical subjects featured most often were dementia, work rehabilitation, community mental health and forensic psychiatry, with other subjects either appearing infrequently or not included. The literature from the other countries also explored new roles for occupational therapy, reflecting the changes in the delivery of mental health services. In the American Journal of Occupational Therapy, there was concern about the declining number of occupational therapists working in mental health. The review identified major themes in the literature, posed questions for research, education and practice in occupational therapy and formed the foundation for the position paper.

Evidence-Based Practice in Mental Health: A Cause for Concern for Occupational Therapists?

2003 ◽  
Vol 66 (4) ◽  
pp. 168-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hilary Mairs
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Health Practice ◽  
Mental Health Practice ◽  
Opinion Piece

This opinion piece considers the profile of occupational therapy within the literature informing the evidence base for current mental health practice. It highlights a number of concerns for occupational therapists practising in this field and advocates that it is time to engage with the available evidence base and generate a research agenda to support the activity of mental health occupational therapists.

scholarly journals A Survey of Occupational Therapy Practitioners in Mental Health

1998 ◽  
Vol 61 (5) ◽  
pp. 227-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Craik ◽  
John D Chacksfield ◽  
Gabrielle Richards
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Position Paper ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Anxiety Management ◽  
The Core ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Health Project

As part of the College of Occupational Therapists' Mental Health Project, a survey of occupational therapists practising in mental health in the United Kingdom was conducted. A questionnaire was sent to 200 members of the Association of Occupational Therapists in Mental Health and achieved a 68.5% response rate. The majority of the 137 respondents were female, with Senior I staff between 20 and 30 years of age, who were unlikely to have worked in another area, forming the largest group. Although most had received additional training, they identified the need for more training, especially in aspects of occupational therapy. Most were managed by an occupational therapist and 96% received supervision. Community mental health was the most frequently reported area of work, with leisure, counselling, anxiety management and creative activities the most frequently used interventions. The respondents were committed to the core principles of occupational therapy and the need to develop outcome measures and evidence-based practice, and were concerned about moves to generic working. This study has provided data not only for the position paper on the way ahead for occupational therapy in mental health but also for individual occupational therapists and managers.

Promoting Occupational Therapy Mental Health Research: Proceedings From the 2017 AOTF Mental Health Planning Grant Collective

2021 ◽  
pp. 153944922110054
Author(s):  
Sharon A. Gutman
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
Health Planning ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Mental Health Research ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
People With Mental Illness ◽  
Health Community ◽  
Therapy Services

Although occupational therapists were once integrally involved in mental health practice, the percentage of therapists presently working in this clinical area is low. In 2017, the American Occupational Therapy Foundation convened a planning grant collective (PGC) to generate research to support populations with serious mental health challenges. The PGC’s primary mission was to identify key research areas in which occupational therapists and colleagues could work collaboratively to demonstrate evidence for occupational therapy services supporting mental health community participation. Participants included 21 members from six professions and three program officers from federal funding establishments. The PGC identified seven overarching research concepts, three broad areas of research inquiry, and eight possible studies addressing occupational therapy’s contribution to research promoting community participation and health outcomes for people with mental illness. This article provides a summary of the PGC proceedings so that researchers can collaboratively implement identified research topics.

Workplace mental health: Current practice and support needs of Ontario occupational therapists

2018 ◽  
Vol 85 (5) ◽  
pp. 408-417
Author(s):  
Sandra E. Moll ◽  
Caitlin M. Heino ◽  
Alison H. LeBlanc ◽  
Lydia B. Beck ◽  
Laura M. Kalef
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Support Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Services ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Workplace Mental Health

Background. Workplace mental health (WMH) is an important and expanding practice area for occupational therapists. Purpose. This cross-sectional study explores the current practices and support needs of Ontario-based occupational therapists in WMH. Method. Registrants from the provincial association who provide mental health and/or work-related services were invited to participate. Ninety-three therapists completed an online survey; 10 participated in follow-up focus groups. Analysis involved descriptive statistics of the survey data and content analysis of the focus group data. Findings. Return to work, reactivation, and functional cognitive assessment were the most commonly reported services. Key challenges were limited funding and training and lack of awareness of the occupational therapy role. Therapists emphasized the importance of raising the competence, credibility, and profile of occupational therapy in WMH. Implications. Defining the role of occupational therapy, developing training and resources, and advocacy are needed to advance occupational therapy practice within this rapidly changing field.

Diploma Awards: Summer 1989

1989 ◽  
Vol 52 (9) ◽  
pp. 361-363
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Republic Of Ireland ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Republic

Congratulations to the following who, having fulfilled all the requirements, have been awarded their Diplomas by the College of Occupational Therapists. The journal wishes them every success in the future and hopes their careers will be both interesting and rewarding. This list contains the names of successful candidates from occupational therapy schools in all parts of the United Kingdom and in the Republic of Ireland. The school's location is shown in brackets after each name.

Diploma Awards Summer 1982

1982 ◽  
Vol 45 (9) ◽  
pp. 300-301
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Republic Of Ireland ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Republic

Congratulations to the following who, having taken their final examinations, have been awarded their Diplomas by the College of Occupational Therapists. The Journal wishes them every success in the future and hopes their careers will be both interesting and rewarding. Readers should note that this list contains the names of successful candidates from Occupational Therapy schools in all parts of the United Kingdom and from the Republic of Ireland. The school's location is shown in brackets after each name.

College of Occupational Therapists: Diploma and Degree Awards, Summer 1992

1992 ◽  
Vol 55 (9) ◽  
pp. 340-342
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
The Future

Congratulations to the following who have achieved the qualifications in occupational therapy indicated. The Journal wishes them every success in the future and hopes their careers will be both interesting and rewarding. This list contains the names of successful candidates who qualified in Summer 1992 from occupational therapy schools in the United Kingdom.

College of Occupational Therapists: Degree and Diploma Awards 1996

1996 ◽  
Vol 59 (9) ◽  
pp. 422-424
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
The Future

Congratulations to the following who have achieved the qualifications in occupational therapy Indicated. The Journal wishes them every success in the future and hopes their careers will be both interesting and rewarding. This list contains the names of successful candidates who qualified in 1996 from all occupational therapy schools in the United Kingdom prior to August this year. A further list will be published in the November 1996 issue.

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