A Study of Occupational Therapists' Work in the Community

Beazeley, Sue; Vile, Carol; Swaine, F.J.; Lowe, Amanda; Garlant, Eli; Rickett, Lucy

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“…The size of the bathing problem addressed by occupational therapists can be determined from bathing referral rates or waiting lists. Accurate rates of referral received by occupational therapists are difficult to establish and vary from 80% (Beazeley and Vile 1982) to 30% (Porter and James 1991). Both these estimates come from Social Services (SS) settings, with no equivalent estimates available from the National Health Service (NHS).…”

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Assessment of Bathing in Occupational Therapy

Gooch¹

2003

British Journal of Occupational Therapy

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Personal cleanliness is important for all of us. The ability to bath independently is considered important by occupational therapists and their clients. This paper describes the assessment methods used by occupational therapists working with adults with physical disabilities. In addition, it explores the factors that were considered important during the assessment and solution phases of bathing intervention. A survey questionnaire was sent to 108 occupational therapists working in health and social services within Greater London. The findings highlighted that the methods of assessment used most frequently by practitioners were observation in the home or in a simulated environment and face-to-face interviews. During assessment, the components ranked as most important for consideration were ‘mobility’, ‘client priorities’, ‘safety factors’ and ‘medical diagnosis’. During the solution phase similar factors were found, with the additional item of the availability of bathing equipment. The findings of this study raise questions related to bathing issues and indicate a need for further study. Of particular interest are the questions of client priorities within the process and the high number of practitioners not including water in the assessment of this potentially dangerous activity.

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Assessment of Bathing in Occupational Therapy

Gooch¹

2003

British Journal of Occupational Therapy

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“…As suggested by Beazeley et al (1982), access to medical records is critical to program development, particularly where therapists are employed outside the health care system. During the formulation phase, the proposal made no provision for access to medical records in community health offices and general hospitals within the demonstration regions.…”

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“…A few authors refer to developing specific se rv ices, such as a school program, in an American rural setting (Magrun and Tigges, 1982), or home services in the British social serv ice system (Beazeley, Vile, Swaine, Lowe, Garlant & Rickett, 1982). However, general program development strategies for community occupational therapy have not yet been examined in the Canadian context, particularly outside major centres and in other than the health care system.…”

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Strategies for Community Occupational Therapy Program Development

Townsend¹

1987

Can J Occup Ther

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Occupational therapists who wish to see services expand in community settings must be prepared to take an active role in program development. The article examines 12 program development strategies which are illustrated using the experience of developing a rural program in a social service system. Community occupational therapy services in Prince Edward Island were initially developed, from 1977 to 1979, by a small group of occupational therapists. The group obtained Federal Welfare Demonstration Grant funding for a pilot project which was administered by the provincial Department of Social Services. In 1979, the Prince Edward Island Provincial Government approved on-going funding for an Island-wide community occupational therapy service.

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Why Research? Tales of the Unexpected

Smith¹

1989

Aus Occup Therapy J

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A Study of Occupational Therapists' Work in the Community

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Assessment of Bathing in Occupational Therapy

Assessment of Bathing in Occupational Therapy

Strategies for Community Occupational Therapy Program Development

Why Research? Tales of the Unexpected

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