Journal•ISSN: 0738-0577
Occupational Therapy in Health Care
Informa
About: Occupational Therapy in Health Care is an academic journal published by Informa. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Occupational therapy & Medicine. It has an ISSN identifier of 0738-0577. Over the lifetime, 1086 publications have been published receiving 12063 citations.
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TL;DR: The book provides stronger standards for maintaining the participant confidentiality and for reducing bias in language describing participants and suggests that researchers avoid the use of derogatory language such as using “minority” for “non-white” populations.
Abstract: Similar to previous editions, the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), Sixth Edition provides guidelines on all aspects of writing style and formatting for writers, e
1,447 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explored the roots in the rich traditions of occupational therapy and its current configuration and specifications which the science needs to meet as it is further developed and refined are presented.
Abstract: Occupational science is an emerging basic science which supports the practice of occupational therapy. Its roots in the rich traditions of occupational therapy are explored and its current configuration is introduced. Specifications which the science needs to meet as it is further developed and refined are presented. Compatible disciplines and research approaches are identified. example's of basic science research questions and their potential contributions to occupational therapy practice are suggested.
551 citations
TL;DR: A critical analysis of the four dimensions of occupation, doing, being, becoming and belonging is presented, and provisional definitions of each term are provided to guide their ongoing development.
Abstract: This article will present a critical analysis of the four dimensions of occupation, doing, being, becoming and belonging, and propose clearer understandings of the terms. The concepts have developed and evolved since Wilcock first introduced them as main constructs of Occupational Perspective of Health (OPH), with doing and being receiving the most comprehensive development. However, the concepts of becoming and belonging remain underdeveloped. Given the complex nature of occupation, this comprehensive analysis of each dimension adds greater depth to our understanding, and provisional definitions of each term are provided to guide their ongoing development.
111 citations
TL;DR: The factors that contribute to the relationship between a lack of professional identity in the field of occupational therapy and the levels of burnout among occupational therapists are identified and implications for establishing a strong and healthy workforce in occupational therapy are discussed.
Abstract: Health professionals have been identified as a high risk group for job-related stress and burnout. This study builds on the existing literature to examine the links between burnout and the development of professional values as well as the broad scope of occupational therapy, which may act as a hindrance to establishing a concise and well recognized professional identity. One hundred and twenty six occupational therapists completed the Maslach Burnout Inventory and the Professional Identity Questionnaire. The factors that contribute to the relationship between a lack of professional identity in the field of occupational therapy and the levels of burnout among occupational therapists are identified and implications for establishing a strong and healthy workforce in occupational therapy are discussed.
100 citations
TL;DR: The use of service dogs is consistent with the occupational therapy domain of concern and practice, and owners reported that service dogs assisted them in 28 functional tasks, helped them to feel safe, increased their social interaction, and reduced physical assistance by others.
Abstract: Objective. This study examined the physical, emotional, social, and economic functions of service dogs, the training methods for service dog/owner teams, and problems encountered with service dogs in relationship to occupational therapy literature and domain of concern. Method. A 31-question survey was developed based on the literature and Uniform Terminology (AOTA, 1994) and was completed by 202 service dog owners from 40 states and Canada. Results. Owners reported that service dogs assisted them in 28 functional tasks, helped them to feel safe, increased their social interaction, and reduced physical assistance by others. Problems with service dogs included difficulty with dog maintenance and public awareness of their role as a worker or assistant to the owner. Over 80% of respondents desired additional training in alternative ways to perform daily living tasks. Conclusion. The use of service dogs is consistent with the occupational therapy domain of concern and practice. Occupational therapists might collaborate with service dog trainers and potential owners in referral, assessment, training, and follow-up services.
78 citations