The Planning Process in Occupational Therapy: Perceptions of Adult Rehabilitation Patients

C. E. Nelson; O. D. Payton

doi:10.5014/ajot.51.7.576

Involvement of Adult Rehabilitation Patients in Setting Occupational Therapy Goals

American Journal of Occupational Therapy ◽

10.5014/ajot.49.3.214 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 49 (3) ◽

pp. 214-220 ◽

Cited By ~ 41

Author(s):

J. G. Northen ◽

D. M. Rust ◽

C. E. Nelson ◽

J. H. Watts

Keyword(s):

Occupational Therapy ◽

Therapy Goals ◽

Adult Rehabilitation

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Work Related Issues in Occupational Therapy: Your Values do Count

Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy ◽

10.1177/000841748605300102 ◽

1986 ◽

Vol 53 (1) ◽

pp. 13-18 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

H. M. Madill ◽

E.S.G. Brintnell ◽

G. W. Fitzsimmons ◽

L.L. Stewin ◽

D. Macnab ◽

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Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Occupational Therapy ◽

Planning Process ◽

Career Planning ◽

Occupational Therapists ◽

Work Related ◽

Professional Management ◽

Management Positions ◽

Life Roles ◽

Central Factors

Values have been shown to be central factors within the career planning process and work-related values likely play an important part in our decision making. This paper focuses on the values held by occupational therapists. A comparison of values endorsed on the Life Roles Inventory by occupational therapists (N = 1366) and those endorsed by females in other professional/management positions (N = 1000) is presented. How the differing levels of endorsement are likely to affect the career planning and decision making and how this may be used to explain some elements of therapists' behaviour is discussed.

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29 Adapting Dementia and Delirium Awareness Training to a Rehabilitation Setting

Age and Ageing ◽

10.1093/ageing/afz103.19 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 48 (Supplement_3) ◽

pp. iii17-iii65

Author(s):

Emma O'Brien ◽

Monica Devine ◽

Sarah Maxwell ◽

Catherine McDonnell ◽

Stuart Lee

Keyword(s):

Cognitive Impairment ◽

Occupational Therapy ◽

Dementia Care ◽

Awareness Training ◽

Likert Scales ◽

Staff Members ◽

Patient Profile ◽

People With Dementia ◽

Adult Rehabilitation ◽

The Impact

Abstract Background The patient profile in a Dublin rehabilitation hospital has changed in recent years to include older adult rehabilitation alongside orthopaedic rehabilitation. A snapshot audit completed by the occupational therapy department on one day in 2018 demonstrated that 64% of patients had an assessment score indicative of a cognitive impairment. A subjective gap in knowledge regarding dementia care and a misunderstanding of the ability of people with dementia to engage in rehabilitation was identified. It was imperative that dementia awareness training was provided with a particular focus on modifying rehabilitation techniques to cater for these patients. Methods A dementia care committee was established with an Educational Development subgroup responsible for addressing dementia and delirium awareness training. Educational material was received from the field of occupational therapy, nursing, medicine, pharmacy and dietetics. The programme was accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. A focus group was completed pre/post formulation of the presentation with various departmental representatives. Feedback provided was used to inform and finalise the training content. Results Sessions are completed once monthly. One hundred and seven participants to date have attended. Ten-point Likert scales are completed pre and post training. Data from the Likert scales were analysed revealing on average a 24.4 % increase in knowledge of dementia, a 27.6% increase in awareness of the impact of dementia on function and a 23.3% increase in confidence in caring for a patient with dementia. Highest contingent of staff members trained were household and catering staff (19%) nursing staff (18%), and health care attendants (13%). Conclusion This essential training is ongoing with thirty per cent of staff trained to date. The objective is for all staff to complete this training for enhanced care and rehabilitation for all patients with dementia. It will also aim to review treatment for all patients with cognitive impairment so unique rehabilitation programmes can be tailored.

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Strategic Planning: Positioning Occupational Therapy to Be Proactive in the New Health Care Paradigm

Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy ◽

10.1177/000841749506200403 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 62 (4) ◽

pp. 188-196 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Teri L. Shackleton ◽

Marie Gage

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Strategic Planning ◽

Occupational Therapy ◽

Acute Care ◽

Planning Process ◽

Occupational Therapists ◽

Health Care Institution ◽

Health Care Environment ◽

Care Environment ◽

Strategic Planning Process

Strategic planning can be a powerful tool for occupational therapists seeking to position themselves to be leaders in the rapidly changing health care environment. The philosophical base and values of occupational therapy are consistent with those embraced by the emerging health care paradigm. However, occupational therapy staff at Victoria Hospital, an acute care university-affiliated health care institution, identified obstacles to seizing the opportunities offered by this shift in health care. In reviewing the literature, it was discovered that these obstacles were not unique to one particular facility, but were in fact common issues faced by the profession. The strategic planning process described in this paper provided a framework for addressing the identified barriers and positioning occupational therapists to play a proactive role in the evolving health care paradigm.

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