| Autor: |
Philipps MA, Maloney NL, Stevens AC, Madigan MJ, Cash SH |
| Zdroj: |
Occupational Therapy in Mental Health; Apr1997, Vol. 13 Issue 3, p23-40, 18p |
| Abstrakt: |
The percentage of graduates choosing to practice in mental health has declined in recent years. This study examined pre-admission practice area preference of 219 applicants to an undergraduate occupational therapy program. Results indicated that applicants were most influenced by prior experience: 99.6% were exposed to physical disabilities occupational therapy and 82.5% were exposed to mental illness practice area. Forty-eight percent, however, expressed a preference for physical disabilities while only 11% preferred to work in the field of mental health. University recruiters may need to actively seek out students with a strong preference for mental health. Longitudinal studies to track factors affecting change of practice area preference throughout the educational process are also necessary. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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