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    Development of a pathway for multidisciplinary neurodevelopmental assessment and diagnosis in children and young people
    (MDPI, 2021-11-11) Rutherford, Marion; Maciver, Donald; Johnston, Lorna; Prior, Susan; Forsyth, Kirsty
    There is a variable standard of access to quality neurodevelopmental assessment and diagnosis. People may have negative experiences, encountering lengthy waiting times, and inconsistent practices. Practitioners need guidance on standards and practices for assessment and diagnosis matched to new ways of working. In this paper, we present a new pathway and recommendations for multidisciplinary neurodevelopmental assessment and diagnosis for children and young people (<19 years), developed by the Scottish Government funded National Autism Implementation Team (NAIT). Our research used the Medical Research Council guidance for the development of complex interventions and included several iterative stages. Stage 1: n = 44 stakeholders attended an event on developing new practices for diagnosis and assessment. Stage 2: a literature synthesis was completed by the research team of clinical guidelines and diagnosis and assessment tools. Stage 3: an event with n = 127 stakeholders included discussion and debate of the data from stages 1 and 2. Recommendations and a draft pathway were written. Stage 4: successive drafts of recommendations and the pathway documentation were circulated among an advisory group, including multidisciplinary clinical experts and people with lived experience, until the final pathway was agreed upon. The finalised pathway includes guidance on terminology, assessment, diagnosis, triage, time standards and engagement of people with lived experience. The new pathway has been adopted by the Scottish Government. The pathway and associated documentation are freely available online for use by others.
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    Development, psychometrics and feasibility of the School Participation Questionnaire: A teacher measure of participation related constructs
    (Elsevier, 2020-09-19) Maciver, Donald; Tyagi, Vaibhav; Kramer, Jessica; Richmond, Janet; Todorova, Liliya; Romero-Ayuso, Dulce; Nakamura-Thomas, Hiromi; van Hartingsveldt, Margo; Johnston, Lorna; O'Hare, Anne; Forsyth, Kirsty
    Background We report development of the SPQ (School Participation Questionnaire) a teacher-completed measure of participation related constructs for schools. The SPQ was developed to support participation-related assessment, interventions, and research in the inclusive school context.
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    Outcomes for older telecare recipients: The importance of assessments
    (SAGE, 2019-10-30) Woolham, John; Steils, Nicole; Fisk, Malcolm; Porteus, Jeremy; Forsyth, Kirsty
    Summary This article explores the role of telecare assessment, review and staff training in meeting the needs of older people living at home. Using original empirical data obtained from an online survey of English local authorities it reveals considerable variation in assessment and review practice and in training given to social work and other staff who assess and review, which may impact on outcomes for telecare users. The study findings are situated within an English policy context and earlier findings from a large, government funded randomised controlled trial. This trial concluded that telecare did not lead to better outcomes for users.
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    Social services occupational therapists' view of practice and integration with health: A survey
    (College of Occupational Therapists, 2008-02) Forsyth, Kirsty; Hamilton, E.
    There is little known about social services occupational therapy provision within Scotland and England. This information is important when planning strategically for the future. The aim of this study was to understand the views of social services occupational therapists on their practice and integration with health services. Systematic random sampling of social work/social services departments was completed (n = 10) and 57 occupational therapists within these departments received a mailed questionnaire. There was a 72% response rate. The therapists received 'on average 40 referrals' each month and 98% of the therapists retained the client for over 4 weeks, within which they had 3-6 contacts of 45-90 minutes each. Ninety-five per cent of the referrals were perceived to be appropriate and the clients benefited from the occupational therapy services. Fifty-four per cent of the therapists focused on self-care, equipment/adaprtations and discussion with family/carers for more than half of their time, with 76% stating that they did not address all the clients' occupational needs. Eighty-eight per cent stated that there was an overlap with health service occupational therapists in the areas of assessment, equipment provision and family/carer advice. Forty-four per cent stated that there were some changes towards integration with health; however, 98% felt that more integration would benefit clients. The article sets out recommendations for consideration.