Browsing by Person "Pentland, Brian"

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Sir David K Henderson and the origins of British occupational therapy
(2015-07-19) Pentland, Duncan; Pentland, Brian
Sir David K Henderson made several major contributions in the field of psychiatry, gaining an international reputation but, perhaps lesser known is his role in the introduction of occupational therapy in the United Kingdom. The part Henderson played in establishing occupational therapy as an aspect of his evolving approach to treating mental illness in Scotland is discussed, as is the influence he had in stimulating and supporting the early pioneers of the profession elsewhere in the UK.
Training in brain injury rehabilitation.
(Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2003) Pentland, Brian; Hutton, Lynne; MacMillan, Ailsa; Mayer, Victoria
Purpose: To evaluate our current training programme for professionals involved in brain injury rehabilitation, which involves disability simulation, and to consider the ethics and consequences of such programmes. Method: Seventy-two professionals took part in a brain injury disability simulation exercise and completed questionnaires pre and post the workshop. Results: Results suggest that participants have increased insight into the challenges faced by people with brain injuries. Conclusions: We believe that brain injury simulation exercises help professionals increase their understanding of the impairments and disabilities that may follow brain injury and can therefore form an important part of a training programme for rehabilitation staff.