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Fraser-Holland, E. Naomi. "Book Review: Private Practice in Occupational Therapy." British Journal of Occupational Therapy 49, no. 1 (January 1986): 23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/030802268604900114.

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Bear-Lehman, Jane. "Book Review: Private Practice in Occupational Therapy." Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy 54, no. 1 (February 1987): 35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/000841748705400111.

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Carlson, Jodi, and Raymond R. Goetz. "Referrals to Private Practice Mental Health Occupational Therapy." Occupational Therapy in Mental Health 15, no. 1 (April 28, 2000): 61–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j004v15n01_04.

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Bridle, Mary, and Bonnie Hawkes. "A Survey of Canadian Occupational Therapy Private Practice." Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy 57, no. 3 (June 1990): 160–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/000841749005700305.

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Merritt, Judith, David Perkins, and Frances Boreland. "Regional and remote occupational therapy: A preliminary exploration of private occupational therapy practice." Australian Occupational Therapy Journal 60, no. 4 (June 24, 2013): 276–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1440-1630.12042.

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Sloggett, Kym, Nancy Kim, and Debra Cameron. "Private Practice: Benefits, Barriers and Strategies of Providing Fieldwork Placements." Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy 70, no. 1 (February 2003): 42–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/000841740307000106.

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Background. Occupational therapists are entering private practice in ever increasing numbers. In order to gain the skills to practice in this area, students should have the opportunity to experience private practice fieldwork placements. However, the number offered in private practice settings continues to be limited. The purpose of this exploratory qualitative study was to identify the benefits, the barriers, and the strategies associated with providing fieldwork opportunities in private practice. Methods. Data were obtained through semi-structured interviews with six occupational therapists in private practice. Results. Results indicated that participating in fieldwork education affords benefits to the profession of occupational therapy, to the clinician, and to the facility. Potential barriers included student characteristics, cost, time, travel and legalities. Involvement from the university and the private setting were considered necessary for providing and implementing strategies. Clinical Implications. The findings have implications for increasing private practice placements for future students in occupational therapy and other health care professions offering clinical placements as a component of their formal education.

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Potts, Heather, Jennifer Babcock, and Mary McKee. "Considerolions for Fieldwork Education within a Private Practice." Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy 65, no. 2 (April 1998): 104–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/000841749806500206.

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Private practice is a growing field for occupational therapists, and fieldwork placements in this area can provide occupational therapy students with a unique and timely learning experience. As non-traditional placements are being considered more frequently, practitioners in private practice have a greater mandate to respond and to provide opportunities for student field-work experience. This article is designed to highlight some of the unique considerations, for both therapist and student, related to fieldwork experience in a private practice setting. It is based on the personal experience of the authors, a review of the literature, and discussions with other private practitioners.

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Atwal, Anita, Sharon Owen, and Richard Davies. "Struggling for Occupational Satisfaction: Older People in Care Homes." British Journal of Occupational Therapy 66, no. 3 (March 2003): 118–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/030802260306600306.

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In the United Kingdom, a wide range of health care reforms has been introduced to enhance the wellbeing of older people. These reforms should ensure that both the public and the private sectors deliver best practice to older people. The role of the occupational therapist with older people is well established in a variety of health and social care settings but there is a noticeable absence of input in care homes, despite evidence that has demonstrated the importance of occupations for wellbeing. The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) was used in a research study to determine the types of occupation that seven older people perceived as important, their perceptions of their performance and their perceived level of satisfaction. It was found that these older people most valued leisure and self-care occupations, although occupations related to productivity were also cited. A perceived high performance rating often transferred to a high satisfaction rating and a perceived low performance rating to a low satisfaction rating. The challenge for occupational therapists is to implement occupation-based therapy that meets all the needs of older people. Furthermore, there is a requirement to develop the evidence base and to look at strategies to promote occupation in order to ensure occupational satisfaction for all.

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Coppard, Brenda, Maureen Turner, Samantha Preuss, Samuel Troia, and Abigail Murphy. "Occupational Therapy Private Practice: Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions." American Journal of Occupational Therapy 72, no. 4_Supplement_1 (November 1, 2018): 7211510187p1. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2018.72s1-po5014.

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Shriver, Doris J. "A New Arena for Private Practice in Occupational Therapy." Occupational Therapy In Health Care 2, no. 2 (January 1985): 25–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/j003v02n02_05.

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Shuer, Julie, and Laura Weiner. "Developing Pediatric Programming in a Private Occupational Therapy Practice." Occupational Therapy In Health Care 2, no. 2 (January 1985): 53–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/j003v02n02_07.

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Shriver, Doris. "A New Arena for Private Practice in Occupational Therapy." Occupational Therapy In Health Care 2, no. 2 (May 10, 1985): 25–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j003v02n02_05.

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Shuer, Julie, and Laura Weiner. "Developing Pediatric Programming in a Private Occupational Therapy Practice." Occupational Therapy In Health Care 2, no. 2 (May 10, 1985): 53–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j003v02n02_07.

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Cossar, Anne. "The Growth of Private Practice in Occupational Therapy in Great Britain." British Journal of Occupational Therapy 55, no. 4 (April 1992): 157–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/030802269205500412.

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By means of a questionnaire issued to the 65 therapists registered on the COT Private Practice Directory 1989, a study gathered demographic details and information regarding the growth of private practice, diversity of practice and referral sources. It appeared that trends emerging amongst occupational therapists in the private sector might be pre-empting trends in the occupational therapy profession in general. With decreasing resources and the introduction of competitive tendering in the public sector, more therapists might have to re-examine their services in terms of cost-effectiveness. It seemed that colleagues in the private sector had already rationalised their services in order to compete in the marketplace. Those skills that were highly visible, in the physical, domiciliary and litigation areas of work, predominated. The findings have implications for those occupational therapy services presently without proven effectiveness which require urgent research to prevent their further decline.

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Rappolt, Susan, Aruna L. Mitra, and Elise Murphy. "Professional Accountability in Restructured Contexts of Occupational Therapy Practice." Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy 69, no. 5 (December 2002): 293–302. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/000841740206900505.

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Professional standards for accountability establish essential competencies for clinical practices and provide strategies for professional advancement. This study examines the perspectives of a sample of occupational therapists on their capacity to engage in continuing education, to provide evidence-based practices and to have confidence in the effectiveness of available quality assurance mechanisms within restructured contexts of occupational therapy practice. The analysis of in-depth interviews with participants from program management, managed competition and private practice suggested three urgent needs: the development of strategies to assist therapists' translation of research evidence into clinical practices, research to determine the effectiveness of models of professional leadership within the workplace that promote professional accountability and alliances to advance policies that eliminate workplace barriers to professional accountability.

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Kobbero, Tiffany K., Catherine H. Lynch, Giovanna Boniface, and Susan J. Forwell. "Occupational therapy private practice workforce: Issues in the 21st century." Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy 85, no. 1 (December 28, 2017): 58–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0008417417719724.

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Engell, Maren. "Book Review: Private Practice: Strategies for Success." Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy 61, no. 4 (October 1994): 227. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/000841749406100411.

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Frazian, Betty Wild. "Tidal Surge and Private Practice." Occupational Therapy In Health Care 2, no. 2 (January 1985): 7–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/j003v02n02_03.

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Frazian, Betty Wild. "Tidal Surge and Private Practice." Occupational Therapy In Health Care 2, no. 2 (May 10, 1985): 7–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j003v02n02_03.

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Wilson, Moira M. "OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN PRIVATE PRACTICE WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO THE ELDERLY." Australian Occupational Therapy Journal 21, no. 1 (August 27, 2010): 30–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1630.1974.tb00981.x.

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Knickerbocker, Barbara M. "One Person's Experience in Private Practice." Occupational Therapy In Health Care 2, no. 2 (January 1985): 37–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/j003v02n02_06.

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Hook, Thelma Wellerson. "A Private Practice Work Evaluation Unit." Occupational Therapy In Health Care 2, no. 4 (January 1985): 59–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/j003v02n04_07.

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Knickerbocker, Barbara. "One Person's Experience in Private Practice." Occupational Therapy In Health Care 2, no. 2 (May 10, 1985): 37–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j003v02n02_06.

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Hook, Thelma Wellerson. "A Private Practice Work Evaluation Unit." Occupational Therapy In Health Care 2, no. 4 (November 8, 1985): 59–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j003v02n04_07.

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Bray, Kaelen E., Mary Y. Egan, and Brenda L. Beagan. "The practice experience of evangelical Christian occupational therapists." Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy 79, no. 5 (December 2012): 285–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.2182/cjot.2012.79.5.4.

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Background Occupational therapists who are religious are more likely to address spirituality in practice; however, little is known regarding the practice experience of therapists who hold particular faith perspectives. Purpose To examine the practice experience of evangelical Christian occupational therapists in the context of professional emphasis on spirituality as a largely secular domain of practice. Methods. A qualitative, interpretivist approach was used for this study. Seven evangelical Christian occupational therapists were engaged in in-depth interviews; verbatim transcripts were thematically coded. Findings. Christianity was viewed as a practice resource through the use of private prayer and Christian values to support compassionate practice. Evangelical Christian occupational therapists navigated the tensions of working in a secular healthcare system through awareness of work environment and client cues, restrained expression of faith, as well as the experience of increased scrutiny for potential boundary violations. Implications. Evangelical Christian therapists may struggle with secular interpretations of spirituality in practice. Yet they may also display heightened awareness concerning potential boundary violations.

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Rostami, Hamid Reza, Malahat Akbarfahimi, Afsoon Hassani Mehraban, Ali Reza Akbarinia, and Susan Samani. "Occupation-based intervention versus rote exercise in modified constraint-induced movement therapy for patients with median and ulnar nerve injuries: a randomized controlled trial." Clinical Rehabilitation 31, no. 8 (September 28, 2016): 1087–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0269215516672276.

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Objective: To investigate effect of practice type during modified constraint-induced movement therapy on hand function in patients with chronic median and ulnar nerve injuries. Design: A prospective, single-blinded, randomized controlled clinical trial. Setting: Participants’ private home. Subjects: A convenience sample of 36 outpatient participants allocated randomly to three equal groups. Interventions: Intervention groups underwent 3-hour intensive training of affected hand each day, 3-day a week, 4-week in association with immobilisation of healthy hand: occupation-based group practiced meaningful occupations while rote exercise-based group performed rote exercises during constraint-induced movement therapy. Control group performed different activities with affected hand for 1.5-hour each day during 4-week without restriction of healthy hand. Main measures: A blinded assessor tested Canadian occupational performance measure, box and block, Static two-point discrimination, disabilities of arm, shoulder, hand questionnaire, and self-assessment manikin in a random order across sessions 3-time as baseline (pre-test), after 4-week intervention (post-test), and 1-month after intervention period (follow up). Results: Scores significantly changed in intervention groups compared to control. Despite significantly more improvement in occupation-based than rote exercise-based group in subjective measures at post-test and follow up (Canadian occupational performance measure: mean change 4.7 vs. 2.1 for performance, P< 0.001 and mean change 5.3 vs. 2.6 for satisfaction, P< 0.001), it was significant just at follow up for box and block and static two-point discrimination. Conclusions: Practice content of constraint-induced movement therapy is a critical part of its effectiveness on improving outcomes following peripheral nerve repair in favour of occupation-based intervention in present study.

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Strong, Jenny. "Chronic Pain Management: The Occupational Therapist's Role." British Journal of Occupational Therapy 50, no. 8 (August 1987): 262–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/030802268705000802.

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This paper describes the contribution the occupational therapist makes in improving the quality of life of the patient with chronic benign pain. Working closely with medical specialists, the occupational therapist is able to contribute much towards the rehabilitation of the patient. Occupational therapists are currently providing pain patient services from specialist pain clinics, community centres, general hospitals and private practice settings. The role of the occupational therapist in chronic pain management is highlighted by a case history.

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Mackenzie, Lynette, and Gjyn O'Toole. "Profile of 1 year of fieldwork experiences for undergraduate occupational therapy students from a large regional Australian university." Australian Health Review 41, no. 5 (2017): 582. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/ah16006.

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Objective Fieldwork experience is a significant component of many health professional education programs and affects future practice for graduates. The present study used self-reported student data to produce a profile of undergraduate student placement experiences. Methods Cross-sectional surveys exploring placement location, setting and client types, models of supervision, interventions and financial costs were completed by students following each placement. Data were analysed using descriptive analysis. Results Placements were predominantly conducted outside capital cities (69.8%; n = 184), with 25.8% (n = 68) in rural settings. Students experienced predominantly public health in-patient settings and community settings, with only 15% experiencing private settings. Conclusions The placement profile of undergraduate occupational therapy students appeared to be consistent with workforce reports on occupational therapy professional practice. What is known about the topic? Fieldwork experienced by health professional students is critical to preparing new graduates for practice. Although the World Federation of Occupational Therapy provides guidance on what is required for occupational therapy fieldwork experience, little is known about what students actually experience during their fieldwork placements. What does this paper add? The present study is the first to document the range of fieldwork experienced by occupational therapy students in one program over 1 year, and provides the basis for comparison with other occupational therapy programs, as well as other disciplines nationally and internationally. What are the implications for practitioners? Occupational therapy students experienced few opportunities in private practice or speciality services, and had mostly one-on-one supervision. To provide a future workforce that is able to address the changing health system, it is vital that students are exposed to a range of fieldwork experiences and supervision styles that replicate the demands of future practice.

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Faust, L., and M. K. Meaker. "Private Practice Occupational Therapy in the Skilled Nursing Facility: Creative Alliance or Mutual Exploitation?" American Journal of Occupational Therapy 45, no. 7 (July 1, 1991): 621–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.45.7.621.

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Ross, Michael, Benjamin Purrington, Colleen Zuniga, Brian Farnand, and Florianna Pattacciato. "Survey of physical therapists’ knowledge of screening and management practices for patients with prediabetes." Physiotherapy Practice and Research 41, no. 2 (January 11, 2021): 213–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/ppr-190384.

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PURPOSE: It is estimated that up to 80% of patients referred to outpatient physical therapy have diabetes, prediabetes, or diabetes risk factors; thus, physical therapists are in an optimal position to intervene as members of a multidisciplinary team working to effectively manage and reduce the diabetes epidemic. The purpose of this study is to assess the knowledge, practices, attitudes and beliefs of private practice physical therapists toward patients with prediabetes. METHODS: One thousand members of the Private Practice section of the American Physical Therapy Association were randomly selected through a random number generator to participate. Participants completed a paper based survey that was specifically designed for this study. RESULTS: Sixty-three physical therapists (34 males, 29 females; mean age: 52.8±11.5 years; mean number of years of clinical practice: 25.7±12.3 years) agreed to participate. The majority of participants (79%) agreed that identifying prediabetes in their patients is important; only 3% identified all of the risk factors that should prompt prediabetes screening. Seventy three percent of participants identified the correct laboratory test to screen for diabetes;<10% could identify the correct laboratory parameters for diagnosing prediabetes and diabetes. Only 2% and 22% of participants could identify correct weight loss and physical activity recommendations, respectively. CONCLUSION: A number of gaps in the knowledge of private practice physical therapists were noted in this study. These results may have important implications for the education of private practice physical therapists, especially those providing care for patients without a referral who are at risk for diabetes.

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Nowrouzi-Kia, B., D. Barker, S. Rappolt, and T. Morrison. "Predictors to Private Practice Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Opportunities in Canada: New Evidence suggests New Solutions." Occupational Therapy In Health Care 33, no. 3 (May 25, 2019): 247–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2019.1616241.

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Reid, Denise. "Occupational Therapists' Assessment Practices with Handicapped Children in Ontario." Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy 54, no. 4 (October 1987): 181–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/000841748705400408.

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A survey was conducted to identify which approaches and methods of assessment are used by Ontario occupational therapists working with handicapped children; how familiar therapists are with specific aspects of some methods used, how satisfied they are with these methods, and what assessment goals therapists consider important. A questionnaire was mailed to 99 sources which included hospitals, rehabilitation centres, school boards, daycare centres, and private practitioners. Sixty-nine (70%) occupational therapists comprised the sample. The prototypical occupational therapist surveyed has an undergraduate university degree, works full-time as a staff therapist in a rehabilitation centre or hospital with neurologically handicapped children, and has worked for more than five years in the field of pediatrics. Frequently used assessment methods are standardized tests and observational tools such as check-lists, rating scales, and anecdotal reports. The majority of respondents who use standardized tests are satisfied with them. The aspects of the tests most familiar to the respondents are scoring and administration procedures as compared to reliability and validity information. The majority of respondents who use tests, conduct test evaluation procedures. The results are discussed with their implications for training, practice and further research in occupational therapy.

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Broderick, Jill. "Functional Continuum Questionnaire." Biofeedback 48, no. 3 (September 1, 2020): 46–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.5298/1081-5937-48.03.01.

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Thirty years ago, the Functional Continuum Questionnaire (FCQ) was developed to measure functional outcomes using biofeedback in an occupational therapy context. Initially, the assessment was designed to identify dysfunction in various areas that influence occupational behavior (daily tasks) and performance, to identify goals for therapy. Over time, the FCQ was reformatted to produce a score that correlates as a discreet point on a continuum of function/dysfunction (functional continuum). This score may be used as a pre- and post-assessment to evaluate patients' perception of change in function as an outcome of biofeedback and occupational therapy. The FCQ is presented in this article along with the functional continuum. A brief discussion about the theoretical framework—the model of human occupation—is provided. The statements used in the FCQ describe components of occupational behavior from the model, providing a comprehensive set of factors influencing occupational performance. The FCQ was also designed to provide a perspective regarding the unique focus of occupational therapy interventions, which can be communicated through the use of this tool. The FCQ has been used in my private practice over the past 30 years. It is an easy-to-use self-assessment tool that provides measurable data to identify patients' specific challenges in occupational performance as well as their overall perception of their function.

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Grainger, Carol. "Registration and Beyond." British Journal of Occupational Therapy 59, no. 6 (June 1996): 284–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/030802269605900611.

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Occupational therapists and other allied health professionals pass entry level examinations and then, in many cases, seek registration through a State Registration Board. Usually, no further establishment of competency is undertaken once entry level qualifications are demonstrated. This article discusses the need to ensure continuing competency after the initial completion of a degree or diploma in occupational therapy, it describes the practices that are being utilised in one Queensland hospital to ensure the competency of private allied health practitioners wishing to provide services to private patients. This process is still undergoing trial, although positive feedback has been received.

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Erhardt, Rhoda, and Kary Gillenwaters. "The Hidden Resources of Occupational Therapy: A Conversation With Rhoda Erhardt, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA." Creative Nursing 24, no. 4 (November 2018): 236–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/1078-4535.24.4.236.

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Kary Gillenwaters, MA, OTR/L, is currently a consultant and facilitator of the See Me as a Person and Re-Igniting the Spirit of Caring programs at Creative Health Care Management. Her career in health care spans rural and urban settings, and pediatric to geriatric clients and families. Rhoda Erhardt, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, is an occupational therapy consultant in private practice. She has provided evaluation and consultation services to families, health agencies, educational systems, and corporations, and published and lectured extensively in the United States and overseas on hand skills, vision, eye-hand coordination, and feeding problems in children with cerebral palsy, and handwriting and perceptual problems in children with learning disabilities. Kary and Rhoda talk about the resources occupational therapists bring to the health-care team, as well as how OTs identify and maximize the resources of clients and their families.

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Osipova, Lilia. "Parents View On In-Home Occupational Therapy Service." Armenian Journal of Special Education 2, no. 2 (August 19, 2020): 35–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.24234/se.2020.2.2.233.

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Home is a significant environment for any child with or without special needs and one of the important environments where occupational therapy is aimed to bring improvement if necessary in terms of quality of life. The current descriptive qualitative study was designed to find out parental perceptions about occupational therapies provided in their own environments with their children with special needs. The participants of the study were five parents whose children with different special needs were getting private in-house occupational therapy services provided by the researcher at the moment of the study. The data for this study was collected through semi-structured interviews. Interviews were designed to understand how parents perceive in-house Occupational Therapy Services. The findings of the study suggest significant improvements in the quality of life of their children with special needs, thus no one could specifically differ occupational therapy interventions in-home and in other professional settings. It is obvious because of the lack of settings in Armenia with Occupational Therapies and lack of information about the profession in general. Future research is recommended to be conducted between two different groups with Occupational Therapies in-home and other settings, with a larger group and more specific issues. Findings revealed that in-home services are convenient in many different aspects for parents of children with special needs and it should be considered for future practices.

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Niedermoser, Daryl Wayne, Andreas Hadjar, Vivien Ankli, Nina Schweinfurth, Claudia Zueger, Renanto Poespodihardjo, Sylvie Petitjean, Gerhard Wiesbeck, and Marc Walter. "A Typical Case Report: Internet Gaming Disorder Psychotherapy Treatment in Private Practice." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 4 (February 21, 2021): 2083. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18042083.

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Background: Online or internet gaming disorder (IGD) is currently not recognized as a mental disorder in the actual Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), although it is an emerging disease. Non-substance-related addictions often have similarities with substance addictions. It is therefore important to have a good understanding of the client but also to have a good endurance. Due to the rise of e-sports, there is an anticipated and therefore possible trend to have many more patients with a non-substance addiction. There are many parallels, for instance tolerance, withdrawal and social problems, resulting from an increasing investment of time spent on the internet. Case presentation: To reduce possible inhibition in treating a patient with IGD, we present a case of a 19-year-old adolescent man who exhibited IGD and showed social problems associated with his addiction. Conclusions: This paper shows the importance and the effects of treating a non-substance addiction with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). After having successfully coped with an addiction, several shifts in addiction were often reported. In this case, no shifts were reported. The absence of such shifts makes our case a distinct and unique case. This is not a multimorbidity case, and that is the reason why we think this is an excellent example to show what we achieved, how we achieved it, and what we could establish. Of course, additional research and manuals are urgently needed.

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Peterson, Christopher, and Valerie Watzlaf. "Telerehabilitation Store and Forward Applications: A Review of Applications and Privacy Considerations in Physical and Occupational Therapy Practice." International Journal of Telerehabilitation 6, no. 2 (January 29, 2015): 75–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.5195/ijt.2014.6161.

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An overview of store and forward applications commonly used in physical and occupational therapy practice is reviewed with respect to regulation, privacy, security, and clinical applications. A privacy and security checklist provides a clear reference of pertinent regulatory issues regarding these software applications. A case study format is used to highlight clinical applications of store and forward software features. Important considerations of successful implementation of store and forward applications are also identified and discussed.

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Morrell, Briyana L. M., Alison M. Nichols, Craig A. Voll, Kathleen E. Hetzler, Jane Toon, Elizabeth S. Moore, Shannon M. Moore, Stephanie R. Kemery, and Jennifer N. Carmack. "Care Across Campus: Athletic Training, Nursing, and Occupational Therapy Student Experiences in an Interprofessional Simulation." Athletic Training Education Journal 13, no. 4 (December 1, 2018): 332–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.4085/1304332.

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Context: This study explored health care students' experiences after participation in an interprofessional simulation. Interprofessional education incorporates students from several health care professions in a controlled, collaborative learning environment. Athletic training students are not well represented in interprofessional education literature. Objective: This study sought to explore the attitudes of athletic training, nursing, and occupational therapy students toward other professions after their participation in an interprofessional simulation. Design: This article describes the results of the qualitative portion of a mixed-methods study. Focus group discussions related to elements of the Interprofessional Attitude Scale to explore participants' attitudes toward other professions. Researchers analyzed transcribed focus group discussions for themes. Setting: This study occurred in a private midsized Midwestern university. Patients or Other Participants: Seventy-nine students, representing athletic training, nursing, and occupational therapy, participated in the simulation; a sample of 13 of these participated in the focus groups. Intervention(s): Students in all professions cared for or observed the care of a standardized patient from the time of a spinal cord injury on the football field through an ambulance ride and subsequent emergency and inpatient care. Students collaborated and communicated with one another. Faculty conducted debriefing after the simulation and before the focus groups. Main Outcome Measure(s): Focus groups included relevant questions from the Interprofessional Attitudes Scale, and themes were identified from participants' responses. Results: Researchers identified 4 themes from the focus group discussions: collaboration, respect, knowledge of other professions, and communication. These themes also mirror elements of the Interprofessional Education Collaborative's core competencies of interprofessional collaborative practice. Conclusions: After the simulation, students expressed positive attitudes toward other professions. This study suggests that athletic training, nursing, and occupational therapy students have positive attitudes toward each other's professions after an interprofessional simulation activity.

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Jones, Jamie K. "A Phenomenological Study of the Office Environments of Clinical Social Workers." HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal 11, no. 3 (February 25, 2018): 38–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1937586718755477.

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Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore the meaning and uses of the office space among licensed clinical social workers in private practice. Background: Previous research suggests the importance of the office space in clinical practice in regard to therapeutic alliance, client behavior, and the well-being of the therapist. However, therapist offices contain much variation in design. This study looked further into specifically how the therapy room is important through the perspective of the licensed clinical social workers in order to identify common themes. Methods: Seven licensed clinical social workers in private psychotherapy practice were interviewed in their offices. Phenomenological research methods were used to explore and analyze their experiences. Results: While the offices contained many physical differences, the intentions behind the designs were similar. Three themes emerged regarding how participants used and designed their spaces. First, participants used their offices to provide care for clients and themselves. Second, participants used their spaces to communicate therapeutic messages and to reveal and/or conceal aspects of themselves. Third, participants also used their space in direct practice. Conclusion: This phenomenological study provided insight into the importance and use of the psychotherapy office space. These findings may be helpful for therapists designing or redesigning their own practice spaces.

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de Lima, Paloma Barbosa, and Ana Cristina de Jesus Alves. "An intervention of occupational therapy in parasports using the matching person and technology model: A case study." Work 67, no. 4 (December 22, 2020): 881–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/wor-203339.

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BACKGROUND: The practice of occupational therapy in parasports aims to improve participation in sports as an occupation, reducing barriers stemming from the environmental factors. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the process of choice, prescription and follow-up of assistive technology (AT) in competitive adolescent parasports using the theoretical model Matching Person and Technology. METHODS: Case study with 3 adolescents from 12 to 18 years old in Bocce and Para-badminton modalities was performed. Characterization Questionnaire; Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with assistive Technology (B-Quest); Assistive Technology Device - Predisposition Assessment (ATD PA-Br); Brazil Criteria and Intervention Report were used. RESULTS: Level of income was intermediate and low. The AT used were handcrafted by family and coaches. The Psychosocial factors detected were low privacy, autonomy, discomfort and device appearance. Pre-intervention there was dissatisfaction with AT related to the device and the context. Post-intervention, satisfaction scores increased. CONCLUSIONS: The model was a positive guide regarding the intervention of technology in the parasport, directing the participation of the specialist with the parathletes, their family and coaches, in the continuous monitoring of its use. This was key for the satisfaction in using the AT in sports, besides contributing to their occupational performance and maintaining people with disability in parasports, increasing the possibility of adolescents becoming professional para-athletes. Further studies in this area are suggested.

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Ramchandani, Suneil R., Shruti H. Mehta, Dattatray G. Saple, Satish B. Vaidya, Ved P. Pandey, Ravi Vadrevu, Sikhamani Rajasekaran, et al. "Knowledge, Attitudes, And Practices of Antiretroviral Therapy among HIV-Infected Adults Attending Private And Public Clinics in India." AIDS Patient Care and STDs 21, no. 2 (February 2007): 129–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/apc.2006.0045.

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Cardinalli, Isadora, Maria de Lourdes Feriotti, and Carla Regina Silva. "Intencionalidade, método e aventura: uma trajetória a caminho da complexidade e transdisciplinaridade na terapia ocupaciona/Intentionality, method and adventure: a path to wards complexity and transdisciplinary in occupational therapy." Revista Interinstitucional Brasileira de Terapia Ocupacional - REVISBRATO 4, no. 2 (April 30, 2020): 255–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.47222/2526-3544.rbto31069.

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Este artigo apresenta aspectos da trajetória profissional da terapeuta ocupacional Maria de Lourdes Feriotti, que teceu articulação entre o setor público e privado, a docência e a clínica em terapia ocupacional, “ser trabalhadora” e “ser educadora/cuidadora de trabalhadores”, a partir de escolhas tecidas por necessidades, possibilidades e limites determinados por seu contexto pessoal e histórico-social. Neste caminho, houve o encontro promissor com o referencial da Complexidade que se revelou inovador e fecundo para análise e compreensão de necessidades históricas da Terapia Ocupacional, sobretudo, nas discussões sobre identidade e especificidade da profissão. No encontro das autoras, proporcionado por uma pesquisa de mestrado, apresentou-se um diálogo intergeracional sobre tal trajetória e tendências reflexivas atuais para o contexto da Terapia Ocupacional no Brasil. Apresenta-se a narrativa de uma trajetória profissional de modo a valorizar a interseção entre subjetividade e objetividade, história pessoal e história coletiva, e as múltiplas significações das atividades, escolhas e produções descritas. Aponta-se temas relativos à complexidade, transdisciplinaridade, participação política, satisfação profissional e resistência à disjunção entre vida afetiva, prática profissional e produção científica. Destaca-se nessa trajetória a coerência alcançada entre a produção teórico-prática e sua perspectiva de vida, sustentada pelo encontro com a Complexidade. AbstractThis article presents aspects of the occupational therapist's professional trajectory Maria de Lourdes Feriotti, which articulated between the public and private sector, the teaching and occupational therapy clinic, “being a worker” and “be educator / caregiver of workers”, based on choices made by needs, possibilities and limits determined by their personal and historical-social context. In this way, there was a promising meeting with the reference of Complexity that proved innovative and fruitful for analysis and understanding of historical needs of Occupational Therapy, especially in discussions about identity and specificity of the profession. At the authors' meeting, provided by a master's research, an intergenerational dialogue was presented on such trajectory and current reflexive trends for the context of Occupational Therapy in Brazil. The narrative of a professional trajectory is presented in order to value the intersection between subjectivity and objectivity, personal history and collective history, and the multiple meanings of the activities, choices and productions described. Themes related to complexity, transdisciplinarity, political participation, professional satisfaction and resistance to the disjunction between affective life, professional practice and scientific production are pointed out. In this trajectory, we highlight the coherence reached between theoretical and practical production and its life perspective, supported by the encounter with Complexity.Key words: occupational therapy; professional trajectory; complexity; transdisciplinarity. ResumenEste artículo presenta aspectos de la trayectoria profesional de la terapeuta ocupacional Maria de Lourdes Feriotti, que articulaba entre el sector público y privado, la clínica de enseñanza y terapia ocupacional, “ser una trabajadora” y “ser una educadora / cuidadora de trabajadores”, basado en elecciones hechas por necesidades, posibilidades y límites determinados por su contexto personal y histórico-social. En ese camino, hubo un encuentro prometedora con el marco de la Complejidad que resultó ser innovadora y fructífera para el análisis y la comprensión de las necesidades históricas de la Terapia Ocupacional, especialmente en las discusiones sobre la identidad y la especificidad de la profesión. La reunión de las autoras, proporcionada por una investigación de maestría, se presentó un diálogo intergeneracional sobre dicha trayectoria y tendencias reflexivas actuales para el contexto de la Terapia Ocupacional en Brasil. La narrativa de una carrera profesional se presenta para valorar la intersección entre subjetividad y objetividad, historia personal e historia colectiva, y los múltiples significados de las actividades, elecciones y producciones descritas. Se señalan temas relacionados con la complejidad, la transdisciplinariedad, la participación política, la satisfacción profesional y la resistencia a la disyunción entre la vida afectiva, la práctica profesional y la producción científica. En esta trayectoria, se destaca la coherencia entre la producción teórica y práctica y su perspectiva de la vida, sostenida por el encuentro con la Complejidad.Palabras clave: terapia ocupacional; trayectoria profesional; complejidad; transdisciplinariedad.

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Lambini, Cosmas Kombat, Angelina Goeschl, Max Wäsch, and Martin Wittau. "Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals through Company Staff Vocational Training—The Case of the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB) INEBB Project." Education Sciences 11, no. 4 (April 11, 2021): 179. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/educsci11040179.

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Education for sustainable development (ESD) plays a significant role in achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and simultaneously tackling the current global ecological challenges. Integration of ESD in Vocational Education and Training (VET) offers opportunities for private sector actors to contribute to reaching these global goals. The dual structure of business-integrated training in Germany further exemplifies a business case and the numerous opportunities available to private companies for engaging with the SDG framework. This briefing paper highlighted available evidence from the ESD literature on VET skills development in advancing the SDGs. Outcomes from best practices were based on the tried-and-tested länder—federal states—piloted vocational training of the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB) INEBB1 project (INEBB), demonstrating the conditions necessary for vocational education training in sustainability and plausible transfer mechanism within companies. These conditions included (1) the application of deductive concepts, (2) the establishment of blended-learning platforms (place-based and digital), and (3) the adaptation of the criteria and contents from the German Sustainability Codex (DNK) in curriculums designed for the training. This innovative vocational course and certification as specialist training for sustainable development was a model case in bringing the SDGs closer to German companies’ vocational education. INEBB2 sought to upscale applicable and task-based instructions from the experimented model project INEBB1 within different companies through regional, lateral, and vertical transfer strands. The INEBB project model in the review suggested there was a need for further empirical work and policy discourse on educational transfer research in the framework of VET for sustainable development. The INEBB project model integrated the new standard occupational profile items of the environmental protection and the sustainability and digitalised world of work across occupational competencies in the German dual system of vocational education and training that will come into force in August 2021 for all 326 dual training professions.

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Franceschini, Giorgio, Marta Bottino, Ilary Millet, Elisa Martello, Francesca Zaltron, Anna Favretto, Nicoletta Vonesch, Paola Tomao, and Alessandro Mannelli. "Assessment of the Exposure of Turkey Farmers to Antimicrobial Resistance Associated with Working Practices." Veterinary Sciences 6, no. 1 (February 1, 2019): 13. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/vetsci6010013.

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The objective of the present study was the identification of farming practices in the production of turkeys for human consumption, and their ranking in terms of the occupational probability of exposure to antimicrobial resistant (AMR) bacteria, for farm workers. We gathered evidence and data from scientific literature, on risk factors for AMR in farmers, and on the prevalence of those hazards across farming phases. We administered semi-structured interviews to public and private veterinarians in Northern Italy, to obtain detailed information on turkey farming phases, and on working practices. Data were then integrated into a semi-quantitative Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (FMEA). Those working practices, which are characterized by direct contact with numerous animals, and which are carried out frequently, with rare use of personal protection devices resulted as associated with the greatest probability of exposure to AMR. For methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), these included vaccination and administration of any individual therapy, and removal and milling of litter, given the exposure of farmers to high dust level. Indeed, levels of occupational exposure to MRSA are enhanced by its transmission routes, which include direct contact with animal, as well as airborne transmission. Level of exposure to extended spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL) is more strictly associated with direct contact and the oral-fecal route. Consequently, exposure to ESBL resulted and associated with the routinely tipping over of poults turned on their back, and with the individual administration of therapies.

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Macêdo, Fabíola De Oliveira Alvino, Karla Adriana Paixão Lopes, Leylane Auzeni Mendes Rilzer Lopes, and Roberta De França Cruz. "Ações e experiências de terapeutas ocupacionais no contexto de pandemia da COVID-19/Occupational Therapists actions and expiriences in the COVID-19 pandemic context." Revista Interinstitucional Brasileira de Terapia Ocupacional - REVISBRATO 4, no. 3 (May 15, 2020): 318–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.47222/2526-3544.rbto34058.

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O mundo desde dezembro de 2019 vem enfrentando uma pandemia, a COVID-19. Os países estão se organizando para minimizar os efeitos, uma vez o seu patógeno ainda é desconhecido e sua cura também. Com este quadro, cidades foram reorganizadas e serviços de saúde também. O isolamento social, o método mais eficaz de disseminar o vírus rompeu rotinas de indivíduos, em particular dos profissionais de saúde, como terapeutas ocupacionais. Assim, este artigo aborda estratégias em que estes profissionais lançaram mão para adequar e continuar os serviços em alguns contextos como saúde mental, consultório particular e centro de reabilitação. E por fim, destacamos as mudanças sofridas na rotina dos próprios profissionais quando estes são ameaçados ou atingidos pela doença. AbstractThe world since December 2019 has been facing a pandemic, COVID-19. Countries are organizing themselves to minimize the effects, since its pathogen is still unknown and its cure too. With this picture, cities were reorganized and health services were reorganized. Social isolation, the most effective method of spreading the virus, has disrupted the routines of individuals, particularly health professionals, as occupational therapists. Thus, this article addresses strategies in which these professionals used to adapt and continue services in some contexts such as mental health, private practice and rehabilitation center. Finally, we highlight the changes undergone in the routine of the professionals themselves when they are threatened or affected by the disease.Key words: Occupational therapy; Telemonitoring; Covid-19. ResumenEl mundo desde diciembre de 2019 se ha enfrentado a una pandemia, COVID-19. Los países se están organizando para minimizar los efectos, ya que su patógeno aún es desconocido y su cura también. Con esta imagen, se reorganizaron las ciudades y se reorganizaron los servicios de salud. El aislamiento social, el método más efectivo para propagar el virus, ha alterado las rutinas de los individuos, en particular los profesionales de la salud, como terapeutas ocupacionales. Por lo tanto, este artículo aborda estrategias en las que estos profesionales solían adaptar y continuar los servicios en algunos contextos, como la salud mental, la práctica privada y el centro de rehabilitación. Finalmente, destacamos los cambios experimentados en la rutina de los propios profesionales cuando están amenazados o afectados por la enfermedad.Palabras clave: Terapia ocupacional; Telemonitoración; Covid-19.

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Hassan, N., R. Slight, and S. P. Slight. "A survey of the knowledge and attitudes of Egyptian healthcare professionals towards the application of Health Information Technology to optimize antibiotic therapy." International Journal of Pharmacy Practice 29, Supplement_1 (March 26, 2021): i28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ijpp/riab015.033.

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Abstract Introduction Antimicrobial resistance is a global health problem, especially in developing countries. Antimicrobial Stewardship Programmes (AMS) have been shown to be effective at reducing antimicrobial resistance and hospital patient stays. Health information technology (HIT) can support Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) through more accurate diagnosis and management of infectious diseases. Aim To evaluate the knowledge and attitude of Egyptian healthcare professionals towards the application of HIT to optimize OPAT. Methods Healthcare professionals who worked in either private or public sectors of Egyptian healthcare system were emailed and asked if they would be willing to complete an electronic questionnaire (using google forms). One reminder was sent by email each week for two weeks (two in total) from the first invitation. The survey was laid out in four sections. The first section included specific details about the healthcare professional’s current employment and role, the second related to HIT services available in their organisations, the third covered their training in HIT and antimicrobial stewardship programmes, and the fourth included their use of HIT to optimize OPAT. Ethical approval was obtained from National Heart Institute, Egypt. Descriptive analysis was carried out for all the variables. One-way ANOVA testing at level of significance P-value <0.05, was used to compare numerical variables. SPSS version 26 was used for statistical analysis. Results Three hundred and eighty-five healthcare professionals were invited to respond to the questionnaire. (The response rate was 75.34% (290)). Of these, 152 (52.6%) were pharmacists, 134 (46.4%) physicians, and 3 (1%) nurses, and many participants (30.8%) had between 6 to 10 years of experience working in either outpatient or in-patient units. Only 15.2% of respondents mentioned that they have access to OPAT in their organizations, 51.2% did not have the service, while 33.6% responded that they did not know if the service was available. However, 27.3% had a training on ASP and 18.3% had a training on HIT. Mean scores for both knowledge (14.31±5.49) and attitude (14.67±2.53) were significantly higher in professionals who had received training in HIT (p = 0.003 & 0.006 respectively). However, scores for attitude were better than scores for knowledge. Conclusions In developing countries, HIT applications in OPAT are still in their infancy with only a few organisations adopting them. Egyptian healthcare professionals showed positive attitudes towards HIT use, especially when their knowledge was improved through training. Two strengths of this study include our high response rate and the wide breadth of different healthcare professionals who responded from both private and public healthcare settings. However, being a questionnaire, some questions were left unanswered and some respondents may not have been aware of their reasons for a particular answer. That said, this study has important implications for practice, with more awareness amongst healthcare professionals required on the availability of HIT services in their hospitals and how further training may be needed on the applications of HIT in optimizing OPAT.

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Haines, Terry P., Michele M. Foster, Petrea Cornwell, Jennifer Fleming, Sean Tweedy, Alison Hart, and Geoffrey Mitchell. "Impact of Enhanced Primary Care on equitable access to and economic efficiency of allied health services: a qualitative investigation." Australian Health Review 34, no. 1 (2010): 30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/ah09732.

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Objective.To evaluate new pathways to access allied health services introduced by the Enhanced Primary Care/Chronic Disease Management (EPC/CDM) initiative that may both increase or decrease equity to and efficiency in access. Design.A qualitative study consisting of semi-structured in-depth interviews with a purposively selected group of allied health practitioners. Participants and setting.Allied health practitioners in private practice in Queensland, Australia, from physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, and exercise physiology backgrounds (n = 15). Main outcome measures.Interviews focused upon several issues including how referrals are made under the EPC/CDM initiative and what happens for patients once their five allotted sessions are expended. Results.The EPC/CDM initiative appeared to address two key barriers of access to allied health services – costs to patient of access and patient awareness of benefits. However, gap payments may still be deterring economically disadvantaged patients from attending. Discussion.The EPC/CDM initiative is increasing access to allied health services for people with chronic diseases. However, it is evident that this initiative may still not be meeting the needs of those most disadvantaged economically, and may lead to duplication of efforts by allied health practitioners when patients move between private and public health care sectors. What is known about the topic?Publicly funded subsidy of allied health services for people with chronic disease is a relatively new policy initiative in Australia. The success of such policy hinges on several factors, notably, its ability to improve equity of access to appropriate health care, generate improved health outcomes, and to do so efficiently. What does this paper add?This paper demonstrates how health professionals and patients are actually using the Enhanced Primary Care/Chronic Disease Management initiative to access allied health services. The strengths and weaknesses of current policy identified will inform future policy development and funding decisions. What are the implications for practitioners?Equitable access to allied health services for people with economic disadvantage is still limited due to gap payments. This initiative has facilitated patient exposure to the benefits of allied health services first hand, prompting some to continue paying for these services privately once the annual number of sessions permitted are exhausted.

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Wood, Ruth. "Private Practice." Physiotherapy 78, no. 11 (November 1992): 801–2. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0031-9406(10)60448-8.

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Beresford, Bryony, Susan Clarke, and Jane Maddison. "Therapy interventions for children with neurodisabilities: a qualitative scoping study." Health Technology Assessment 22, no. 3 (January 2018): 1–150. http://dx.doi.org/10.3310/hta22030.

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BackgroundTherapy interventions emerged four times in the top 10 research priorities in a James Lind Alliance research prioritisation exercise for children with neurodisabilities (Morris C, Simkiss D, Busk M, Morris M, Allard A, Denness J,et al.Setting research priorities to improve the health of children and young people with neurodisability: a British Academy of Childhood Disability-James Lind Alliance Research Priority Setting Partnership.BMJ Open2015;5:e006233). The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) commissioned this study as part of an information-gathering exercise in response to this.ObjectivesThe objectives were to (1) describe the current practice, approaches and schools of thought in relation to physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy for children with neurodisability; (2) explore clinical decision-making; (3) investigate views on outcomes and their measurement, particularly participation as an outcome, that is, the child’s ability to have the opportunity to be involved in life situations and activities (e.g. communication, mobility, interpersonal interactions, self-care, learning and applying knowledge); (4) seek views on the aspects of therapy interventions that have an impact on outcomes; and (5) elicit stakeholder views on research needs and priorities.Design, setting and participantsMore than 70 professionals (therapists, service leads, paediatricians and education staff) and 25 parents participated in a qualitative interview (either individually or as part of a focus group).ResultsProfessional thinking and models of service delivery are in a state of flux and development. There is a move towards goals-focused, family-centred approaches. Work tends to be highly individualised, with few protocols. Parents are certain of the value of therapies, although they may experience difficulties with provision and may seek (additional) private provision. Therapy interventions are conceived as three components: the therapist, the procedures/equipment, etc., and the wider therapeutic environment. They are believed to be highly complex and poorly understood. Although participation is widely endorsed as a core intervention objective of therapy interventions, its suitability, or appropriateness, as an outcome measure was questioned. Other child and/or parent outcomes were identified as more or equally important. Notions of intermediate outcomes – in terms of body structure/function, and the achievement of activities – were regarded as important and not counter to participation-focused approaches. Among therapists, research on intervention effectiveness was (cautiously) welcomed. A number of methodological challenges were identified. A portfolio of study designs – quantitative and qualitative, experimental and observational – was called for, and which included economic evaluation and clear pathways to impact.LimitationsThe study was not successful in recruiting children and young people. Further work is required to elucidate the views of this key stakeholder group.ConclusionsTherapy interventions are poorly understood. There was strong support, tempered a little by concerns among some about the feasibility of demonstrating impact, for investment in research.Future workThe identification of research priorities was a core study objective, and a wide-ranging research agenda was identified. It included ‘foundational’ research into neurodisability, the active components of therapy interventions and the concept of participation. Three areas of evaluation were identified: overall approaches to therapy, service organisation and delivery issues, and the evaluation of specific techniques. Parents regarded evaluations of approaches to therapy (e.g. goals-focused; supporting family-self management) as priorities, along with evaluations of models of service provision. Professionals’ views were broadly similar, with an additional emphasis on methodological research. In terms of specific techniques, there was no shared agreement regarding priorities, with views informed by personal interests and experiences.FundingThe NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme.

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