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

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