theory related to ot practice 2015
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Theory related to contemporary or emerging Occupational Therapy
practice
Dr Blaine RobinApril 2015
IntroductionA. What is a theory and why is it
important in Occupational Therapy?B. What are examples of contemporary
occupational therapy practice?C. How does both theory and
contemporary OT practice co exist in a competitive business environment?
A. What is a theory and why is it important in Occupational Therapy?
Examples of Theories
Definition of a theory
‘ A supposition or a system of ideas intended toexplain something, especially one based ongeneral principles independent of the thing to beexplained: ‘Model of Human Occupation’
http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/theory
3 core components of the theoretical structure within Occupational Therapy
How do they work together?
B. What are examples of contemporary occupational therapy
practice?
Definition of Contemporary
‘Living or occurring at the same time’: the eventwas recorded by a contemporary historian
http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/contemporary
C. How do both theory and contemporary OT practice co exist in
a competitive business environment?
Contemporary Practice Settings in the UK [2015]
Acute Hospital Care - Surgical -Orthopaedic-Medical
- Renal, Endocrinology, Respiratory Care, Intensive Care, Coronary Care
-Rheumatology-Medicine for the elderly-Cancer Care-Paediatrics-Neurology-Accident and Emergency
- OTs in A&E-Hospital Discharge Teams
- OTs in Virtual Wards-Outpatient rehabilitation (e.g. walking clinic, pain management, hand therapy, stroke school).
Contemporary Theory Framework Category Type Papers & Organisations Purpose of Occupational Therapists Drivers and Developers
Level 5 Consumer theory
Consumer Ethics (e.g. Francis Report)National Institute For Clinical Excellence GuidelinesThe Care Act(2014)
Guidelines to uphold standards & support best practiceGuidelines to support patient safety and minimize risk
Consumers, Legislators & regulators (e.g. College of Occupational Therapists & Health Care ProfessionsCouncil)
Level 4 Technological theory
Use of Assistive Technology – specifically the use of Applied Research including Equipment and Adaptations
Use Product Design Innovation combined with Applied OT Research – as adjunct interventions that enable
1. Maintenance of Meaningful occupation 2. Grade the task/environment3. Educate the patient on how to do the activity4. Provide help if the patient needs any
Entrepreneurs, Occupational Therapists
Level 3 Practice Innovation
theory
Use of ceiling track hoists to facilitate single handed care. Evidence Based Practice and Record Keeping
Rationalise through zero based review the cost of care to an ageing populations of service users on behalf of the employing organisation
Clinicians in industry
Level 2Policy
Initiativetheory
Implementing Reablement services
Utilise core constructs of the contemporary paradigm
occupational nature of humansoccupational problems/challengesoccupational based practiceFulfill empirical outcome measures
Central & local government
Level 1 Academic Theory
OT frames of reference: Occupational Science, Client-Centred Practice and Spirituality, Model of Human Occupation
To fulfil requirements, through a course of training, as laid down in the competency framework of the national governing body and World Federation of Occupational TherapistsFulfil Research Excellence Framework requirements and make a contribution to knowledge through postgraduate research
Universities
Academic & Non Academic Theories that directly impact on OT practice
ConclusionA. What is a theory and why is it important
in Occupational Therapy?B. What are examples of contemporary
occupational therapy practice?C. How does both theory and
contemporary OT practice co exist in a competitive business environment?
Thank you
Questions Please