Occupational therapists’ experiences and perspectives towards occupation-based practice in Thailand: A mixed-methods study

Autor:	Peeradech Thichanpiang, Anuchart Kaunnil, Sarinya Sriphetcharawut, Kannika Permpoonputtana, Supalak Khemthong, Cristina Reyes Smith, Surachart Thongchoomsin, Veerawat Sansri
Rok vydání:	2020
Předmět:	Occupational therapy 030506 rehabilitation 03 medical and health sciences Medical education medicine.medical_specialty 0302 clinical medicine Occupational Therapy medicine 030212 general & internal medicine 0305 other medical science Psychology
Zdroj:	British Journal of Occupational Therapy. 84:54-64
ISSN:	1477-6006 0308-0226
Popis:	Introduction Occupation-based practice is a core tenet of occupational therapy. This study explores perspectives and experiences with occupation-based practice among Thai occupational therapists. Method Using mixed methods, a focus group was conducted with eight occupational therapists, and the results were interpreted using thematic analysis. A questionnaire survey was also completed concerning practitioner perspectives ( n = 216). Findings Three major themes were identified: (a) perspectives on occupation-based practice were related to practice areas and felt to strengthen the identity of occupational therapy (52% strongly agree), leading to improved services and better outcomes for clients (44% strongly agree); (b) approaches focused on activities of daily living were appropriate for cross-practice areas; and (c) occupation-based practice is consistent with integrated medical sciences and occupations for clients (52% strongly agree). Conclusion Implementing occupation-based practice will be of value to clients, provide benefits as a compass to direct processes, and enhance clinical reasoning and outcomes.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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