The Efficacy of a Preoperative Occupational Therapy Educational Session for Saudi Patients Undergoing a Lower Extremity Joint Replacement

Al-Heizan, Muhammad; Shoman, Amna; Tawffeq, Abdullah; Banamah, Ansam; Balkhair, Fanar; Filimban, Shahd; Alsinan, Walla; Batouk, Omar; Turkistani, Taghreed

doi:10.2147/jmdh.s394761

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“…OT services are provided by different governmental health sectors in Saudi Arabia [ 42 , 43 ] and are mainly provided in secondary and tertiary care to patients with different medical conditions [ 17 , 23 – 26 , 44 – 50 ]. According to the latest statistics from the MoH, 91,180 patients received OT services from MoH sectors in 2022 [ 43 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…. OT is still considered a new speciality [3,[17][18][19][20][21][22]. Indeed, there is a dearth of information on the early origins and emergence of OT in Saudi Arabia [18].…”

Section: Emergence Of Ot In Saudi Arabiamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Scope of OT Practice. OT services are provided by different governmental health sectors in Saudi Arabia [42,43] and are mainly provided in secondary and tertiary care to patients with different medical conditions [17,[23][24][25][26][44][45][46][47][48][49][50]. According to the latest statistics from the MoH, [43].…”

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confidence: 99%

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The Occupational Therapy Profession in Saudi Arabia

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Bulkeley,

Cusick

2024

Occupational Therapy International

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Objective. To provide an evidence-based description of how the occupational therapy profession operates in Saudi Arabia. Methods. A case study methodology set out an evidence-based description of occupational therapy in Saudi Arabia. Three procedures were used: (1) a structured narrative review of publications on occupational therapy in Saudi Arabia based on searches of seven healthcare databases; (2) an audit of “grey literature” about or referring to occupational therapy education, practice, research, or the profession in Saudi Arabia using Google Scholar, Google search, official documents and websites, and relevant global organisation such as the WFOT website and documents; and (3) consultation with occupational therapists to further discuss emerging evidence from peer-reviewed articles and grey literature about occupational therapy in Saudi Arabia. Data were collected in Arabic and English. Findings. Occupational therapy in Saudi Arabia is a rapidly growing and emerging profession primarily focused on rehabilitation practice. Between 2010 and 2019, seven academic organisations commenced bachelor’s degree programmes. Occupational therapy services in Saudi Arabia are concentrated in city-based secondary and tertiary healthcare services targeting rehabilitation and disability support. The practice aims to promote the reduction in impairment and increase activity performance and participation in valued life roles. Despite the increasing demand for occupational therapy services, there needs to be more access to and availability of their services. Enhancement of the awareness of occupational therapy among the public and other healthcare professionals is needed. A consistent definition of occupational therapy in Saudi Arabia would strengthen the profession, along with a national scope of practice, practice guidelines, increased workforce and development, and professional education information. Conclusion. Occupational therapy in Saudi Arabia is growing regarding the size of the workforce and the number of programmes and services provided, thus contributing to the health and well-being of the population primarily through rehabilitation. Further development of the profession is necessary.

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confidence: 99%

“…. OT is still considered a new speciality [3,[17][18][19][20][21][22]. Indeed, there is a dearth of information on the early origins and emergence of OT in Saudi Arabia [18].…”

Section: Emergence Of Ot In Saudi Arabiamentioning

confidence: 99%