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Occupational Therapy and Arts Therapies

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Author: search.filters.author.Maclean, FionaSubject: search.filters.subject.Occupational Therapy

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    Assistive technology: Occupational therapy assessment and services for people with dementia
    (SAGE, 2024-05-21) Curnow, Eleanor; Maclean, Fiona; McCormack, Brendan
    Introduction: Research suggests that services are not effectively providing suitable assistive technology for people with dementia. There is a need to understand the challenges facing practitioners to identify where service changes should be focussed to improve this situation. Method: This study used an online survey to explore the experiences of 41 occupational therapists working with people with dementia, and/or assistive technology. Eight participants subsequently agreed to participate in online discussion groups. Group discussions were transcribed and checked. Data responses from group discussions and open questions in the survey were analysed thematically using the person-centred framework to identify domains supporting or obstructing effective assistive technology service delivery. Results: Forty-one occupational therapist participants described challenges to providing person-centred assistive technology services. These included restricted access to assistive technology interventions, limited knowledge regarding developments in the field, variable funding, unsupportive systems, limited relevant training and difficulties working across health and social care sectors. Conclusion: There is a need to revise the systems surrounding the provision of assistive technology for people with dementia. Occupational therapists need access to training relative to this field, and systems need to be adapted to support the provision of person-centred care by widening access to assistive technology.
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    The usefulness of the Person Environment Occupation Model (PEO Model) in an acute physical health care setting
    (College of Occupational Therapists, 2012-12-01) Maclean, Fiona; Carin-Levy, Gail; Hunter, Heather; Malcolmson, L.; Locke, E.
    Background: Limited evidence is available to illustrate the use of theory to underpin occupational therapy practice in acute physical health care settings. Methods: A generic qualitative method investigated the views, knowledge and perceptions of seven Scottish occupational therapists about the potential usefulness of the Person-Environment-Occupation Model (PEO Model) in acute care. This convenience sample participated in two focus groups: the first to examine and understand the PEO Model and the second to explore further reflections of the strengths and limitations of its use in practice. Findings: The PEO Model has the potential to provide a meaningful framework in which to conceptualise patients in an acute physical health care setting. Conclusions: The PEO Model offers flexibility regarding the extent to which occupational performance is addressed, in a setting characterised by short hospital admission stays. Also, a range of occupation-focused models was valued to practise effectively in this setting.