Forensic occupational therapy: is it a developing specialism?

Chacksfield, John

doi:10.12968/bjtr.1997.4.7.14414

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“…However, some does exist. Chacksfield (1997) traced the development of this distinct area of specialization and claimed that it ran in conjunction with the development of the Regional Secure Unit programme beginning around the early 1980s. However, it would appear that occupational therapy in these settings was poorly funded and therefore slower to develop as a priority.…”

Section: Results Of Literature Reviewmentioning

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Towards a ‘forensic lens’ model of multidisciplinary training

Mason

Carton

2002

Psychiatric Ment Health Nurs

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This paper reports on research undertaken to identify if common areas of multidisciplinary training exist in the literature. The literature that specifically focused on training issues in forensic practice (mental health) was located and reviewed by coding analysis. Thirteen common areas were identified and approximately 250 content items were acknowledged. A 'forensic lens' model was established to provide a framework in which multidisciplinary training could be located. Further research is promulgated to establish the actual importance of each training area for specific forensic disciplinary groups.

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Towards a ‘forensic lens’ model of multidisciplinary training

Mason

Carton

2002

Psychiatric Ment Health Nurs

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“…The majority of research regarding occupational therapy and criminal justice focuses on the context within institutional settings such as federal prisons and forensic units (Baker & McKay, 2001; Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists [CAOT], n.d.; Chacksfield, 1997;Crist et al, 2005;Eggers, Munoz, Sciulli, & Crist, 2006;Molineux & Whiteford, 1999;Whiteford, 1997), leading to a need for research and practice that extends beyond institutions to the community (DeVos, Hauser, Kitchen, & Ring, 2012;Dieleman & Steggles, 2013). A literature review by Clarke, de Visser, Martin, & Sadlo (2016) showed that research aiming to establish competencies for emerging occupational therapy practice settings remains "predominantly opinion-based" (p. 17) or focuses on identifying settings, services, and rationale for emerging practice (Clarke, 2012; Clarke, Martin, de Visser, & Sadlo, 2015; Holmes & Scaffa, 2009a).…”

Section: Occupational Therapy Emerging Practice and Criminal Justicementioning

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Professional identity and emerging occupational therapy practice: An autoethnography

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Background. Research about occupational therapy practice in the community with people who have been imprisoned remains limited and may be considered an emerging area of practice. Purpose. This paper provides a critical, first-person account about emerging occupational therapy practice with men transitioning to the community post-imprisonment. The practice context is described and reflected on from the lens of a new graduate. Methods. Autoethnography draws meaning from reciprocal interactions between an individual and a culture. Data was collected by the primary author through reflective journal entries and process notes pertaining to a Photovoice project. Iterative application of established evaluative criteria served as a framework in an analytical writing process. Findings. Autethnography promoted self-reflection and professional development while Photovoice provided an evidence-based framework in an emerging setting. Implications. Current occupational therapy theories and models have limited applicability to inform practice with marginalized populations potentially benefitting from participatory research (e.g., Photovoice) and autoethnography.

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“…Although descriptions of forensic occupational therapy roles and unique practice environments have been in the literature since the 1980s (Chacksfield, ), research evidence has remained marginal (College of Occupational Therapists, COT, 2012; O'Connell and Farnworth, ) and intervention studies are limited (e.g. Cullen et al ., ; MacKain and Streveler, ).…”

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Forensic Occupational Therapy in Canada: The Current State of Practice

Chui

Wong

Maraj

et al. 2016

Occupation Therapy Intl

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Although occupational therapists have been practicing in forensic settings for many years, there is a paucity of literature regarding the nature of this practice in Canada. The purpose of this study was to describe the practices of Canadian occupational therapists in forensic mental health. An online survey was designed based on the Canadian Practice Process Framework. Following purposive and snowball sampling, responses were analysed with descriptive statistics and content analysis. Twenty-seven clinicians responded (56% response rate). Respondents indicated commonalities in workplaces, client caseloads and practice challenges. The outstanding need in Canada to demonstrate client outcomes through the use of evaluation instruments reflects those practice gaps identified internationally. Education, advocacy and research are critical areas for the development of Canadian forensic occupational therapy. Although findings heavily reflect one provincial context and may not be generalizable to nonhospital settings, a number of priority areas were identified. Future efforts should clarify the role of forensic occupational therapy to stakeholders, and validate their contributions through research that evaluates intervention efficacy and meaningful outcomes. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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Forensic occupational therapy: is it a developing specialism?

Cited by 17 publications

References 2 publications

Towards a ‘forensic lens’ model of multidisciplinary training

Towards a ‘forensic lens’ model of multidisciplinary training

Professional identity and emerging occupational therapy practice: An autoethnography

Forensic Occupational Therapy in Canada: The Current State of Practice

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