2017
DOI: 10.15453/2168-6408.1363
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Interprofessional Primary Care: The Value of Occupational Therapy

Abstract: The authors explore the training and expertise of occupational therapists and the cost benefit of the strategic use of occupational therapists as members of the interprofessional primary care (PC) team. PC practices can optimize successful and cost-effective patient care delivery, outcomes, and access to care by using interprofessional care teams and allowing physicians to off-load patients whose issues relate to routines and habits and do not require diagnostic or prescriptive intervention. This, and the occu… Show more

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“…Analysis of the interventions for the top 15 diagnostic categories demonstrated several reasons why occupational therapists should be included on an interprofessional team. First, as a member of a PC team, an occupational therapist adds another dimension to PC treatment, since the treating physician focuses on the medical management of the presenting condition and the occupational therapist focuses on addressing patient behaviors in the context of the patient's habits and routines (Dahl-Popolizio et al, 2017;Muir, 2012). Specific contributions of OT include identification of patient behaviors that inhibit treatment compliance and success (Roberts et al, 2014).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Analysis of the interventions for the top 15 diagnostic categories demonstrated several reasons why occupational therapists should be included on an interprofessional team. First, as a member of a PC team, an occupational therapist adds another dimension to PC treatment, since the treating physician focuses on the medical management of the presenting condition and the occupational therapist focuses on addressing patient behaviors in the context of the patient's habits and routines (Dahl-Popolizio et al, 2017;Muir, 2012). Specific contributions of OT include identification of patient behaviors that inhibit treatment compliance and success (Roberts et al, 2014).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Similar success is achievable in South Africa with the integration of occupational therapy services in the PHC reengineering streams of the NHI. The presence of occupational therapists working in the inter-professional PHC team has been documented both locally and internationally resulting in increased access to immediate and collaborative needs-based care, while also saving costs 12,14,15 . Thus, occupational therapy in South Africa should form an essential component of PHC services, based on the CBR framework as highlighted in position statements from both national and international Occupational Therapy Associations 44,45 .…”
Section: Literature Review Rehabilitation At a Primary Health Care Lementioning
confidence: 99%
“…The lack of clarity is evidenced by the absence of detailed steps in implementing the policy. The lack of clarity is compounded by inadequate local evidence of the occupational therapy service provision in PHC even though there is a growing evidence for this role internationally [12][13][14][15] Thus, at this point in South Africa, when policies and frameworks in relation to disability and rehabilitation in PHC are in the initial phases of implementation, it is important to fill the knowledge gap by providing an evidence base for the integration of and provision of occupational therapy services in PHC 16 .…”
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confidence: 99%
“…The focus of the PC OT interventions support the overall goals of the PC team, which may include a variety of providers in addition to the primary care provider (PCP), such as counselors, social workers, nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, or physical therapists. Occupational therapists in PC focus on symptom reduction and help patients successfully change their daily habits and routines to prevent or manage chronic conditions, promote health, and increase independent self-management of medical conditions and of general health (Dahl-Popolizio, Rogers, Muir, Carroll, & Manson, 2017). Occupational therapists can address acute musculoskeletal injuries, developmental delays, and mental health needs in the PC setting (AOTA, 2018b;Flick & Zachary, 2018;Murphy, Janevic, Lee, & Williams, 2018;Read, Roush, & Downing, 2018;Siegel, Jones, & Poole, 2018).…”
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confidence: 99%