Setting up an Occupational Therapy Programme for Drug Addicts

1989 ◽  
Vol 52 (12) ◽  
pp. 476-479 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph Busuttil
Keyword(s):  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Occupational Therapist ◽  
First Year ◽  
Drug Addicts ◽  
Therapy Programme

This article looks at the background to drug abuse in Malta, the planning of an occupational therapy programme for drug addicts, and the operation of the programme in the first year. Some of the problems in dealing with this type of client are discussed, and the role of the occupational therapist in this challenging field is evaluated.

Occupational Therapy in the Treatment of the Patient with Chronic Pain

1986 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordon Muir Giles ◽  
Mary Elizabeth Allen
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Critical Evaluation ◽  
Functional Approach ◽  
Occupational Therapist ◽  
Theoretical Understanding ◽  
Treatment Approaches

This paper discusses the role of the occupational therapist in the treatment of chronic pain. It begins with a critical evaluation of our current theoretical understanding of pain, concentrating on the link between physical and psychological factors. A unit for the treatment of patients with chronic pain is described and assessment and practical treatment approaches are outlined. Emphasis is placed on a functional approach which maximizes the individual's control over his own pain.

Extending the Role of the Occupational Therapist in the Promotion of Collaborative Medication Management to Facilitate Occupation

2011 ◽  
Vol 74 (11) ◽  
pp. 540-542 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie Cole
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Medication Management ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Occupational Therapist ◽  
Health Care Environment ◽  
Care Environment ◽  
Professional Perspectives

Although falling outside its traditional domain of concern, medication management merits consideration by occupational therapists owing to both the beneficial and the detrimental effects of pharmacology on occupation. However, a lack of clarity about the profession's role in promoting this activity has important consequences from legal and professional perspectives. In a health care environment, where a client-centred approach to medication adherence is currently advocated, there is scope to use the profession's models to explore this topic from an occupational viewpoint. This could enhance effective collaboration between prescribers and patients and enable the use of occupational therapy to augment, support or replace pharmacological approaches.

Behaviour Modification with Disturbed Adolescents: The Role of the Occupational Therapist

1985 ◽  
Vol 48 (6) ◽  
pp. 172-178
Author(s):  
Donna Schell ◽  
Gordon Muir Giles
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Specific Treatment ◽  
Token Economy ◽  
Occupational Therapist ◽  
Moderate Degree ◽  
Mental Impairment ◽  
Behaviour Modification ◽  
Economy System

This paper reports on the work of the occupational therapist in a token economy system. The unit described specializes in the treatment of behaviourally disordered adolescents who have a mild to moderate degree of mental impairment and who have presented intractable management problems elsewhere. The paper outlines the criteria for patient referral and describes the ward setting and the token economy system. Occupational therapy is examined under the headings of assessment, functional and educational skills, work and recreation, and specific treatment options are outlined. Occupational therapy is also discussed in relation to other treatments and disciplines, and particular attention is paid to the problems of resettlement.

The Impact of Counselling Skills Training on the Interpersonal Skills of Undergraduate Occupational Therapy Students

1997 ◽  
Vol 60 (9) ◽  
pp. 395-400
Author(s):  
Bridget Jeffery ◽  
Carolyn Hicks
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Interpersonal Skills ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
First Year ◽  
Health Care Professions ◽  
Occupational Therapy Students ◽  
Interpersonal Performance ◽  
Training Courses ◽  
The Impact

A considerable emphasis has been placed on the role of social and communication skills within the health care professions. As a result, many pre-registration education and training courses now include counselling skills modules, on the basis that these will ultimately enhance a range of interpersonal skills within clinical practice. In order to test this assumption, a study was carried out to assess whether completion of counselling skills assignments had an impact upon a range of interpersonal skills in occupational therapy. Using 36 first-year undergraduate occupational therapy students, the study investigated two related hypotheses. The first hypothesis compared the interpersonal skills performance on placement between those students who had completed the counselling skins assignment and those students who had completed an alternative. An unrelated t-test produced a non-significant result (t = 1.386, df = 34, p>0.05), which suggested that undertaking a counselling skills assignment had no effect on social skills. The second hypothesis was concerned with the relationship between interpersonal performance and the grade obtained for the counselling assignment. A Pearson's product moment correlation was carried out which also produced a non-significant result (r = 0.008, df = 34, p>0.05). This suggested that no relationship existed between performance on the counselling skills module and interpersonal skills in the clinical domain. These results challenge existing assumptions about the value of including counselling skills modules within pre-registration occupational therapy courses, and highlight the need to seek more effective alternatives for enhancing essential interpersonal skills.

scholarly journals Occupational therapy-Work assessment and preparation

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 35-38
Author(s):  
Mary-Ann Jack-Bleach
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Occupational Therapist ◽  
Work Situation ◽  
Work Assessment ◽  
The Disabled

This paper presents aspects of the role of the occupational therapist in the assessment and preparation of patients for work. The roles of the occupational therapist in working with two broad categories of workers, viz. the worker in industry who is experiencing problems related directly or indirectly to his work situation, and the disabled person who wishes to work, are described.

AWARENESS OF THE ROLE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN THE NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNITS AMONG OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS - A SURVEY

2021 ◽  
pp. 62-65
Author(s):  
Anushka Bhushan Paithankar ◽  
Shailaja Sandeep Jaywant
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Intensive Care Units ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Occupational Therapist ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care Units ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Government Hospitals

BACKGROUND: Occupational Therapist is an integral part of Neonatology team. The purpose of this research is to explore and promote the awareness of the role of Occupational Therapy (OT) within Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs). A survey was created to determine and assess the awareness of neonatal care guidelines by occupational therapists using a stratied random sample, distributed to occupational therapists working in Government Hospitals, Private Hospital Settings and in Private Practice throughout India. Study Design: Survey Research Design. METHODS: A survey was created by the researchers using Google Forms based on a thorough literature review of the topic. The survey consisted of 20 quantitative and qualitative items. After pilot testing, the survey was sent via social media through WhatsApp link to occupational therapy practitioners working in various healthcare setups throughout India. Data was collected from 26th May 2020 to 5th June 2020. Total 54 responses were received. RESULTS: Out of 54 therapist responses 60% were from tertiary care Government hospitals, out of which 3.8% were working full time in NICU, among all 29 % therapist had comprehensive knowledge about practical applications, but 50% therapists were interested in gaining indepth knowledge. All the therapists were aware about commonly used practices such as positioning, Kangaroo Mother Care etc. CONCLUSION: This survey helped to assess Occupational Therapy knowledge about the role of occupational therapist in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and also provided awareness to the therapists about the various approaches used for intervention in NICU. Many therapists are aware about this developing branch in Occupational therapy, but have restricted scope to practise in the highly specialised area. The results may guide and facilitate further research of this important speciality area of occupational therapy practise.

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