dc.contributor.author | Gill, Jan | |
dc.contributor.author | Maclean, Fiona | |
dc.contributor.author | Renton, Linda | |
dc.contributor.author | O'May, Fiona | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2018-07-20T08:41:20Z | |
dc.date.available | 2018-07-20T08:41:20Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2011-04 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Gill, J., Maclean, F., Renton, L. & O''May, F. (2011) Occupational Therapy graduates of 2009; knowledge and attitudes relating to their role in the area of alcohol misuse., British Journal of Occupational Therapy, vol. 74, , , | |
dc.identifier.issn | 0308-0226 | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://eresearch.qmu.ac.uk/handle/20.500.12289/1661 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://dx.doi.org/10.4276/030802211X13021048723174 | |
dc.description.abstract | Purpose: Within Scotland, health policy changes are being considered to address the misuse of alcohol. Concurrently, a shifting of professional roles within the National Health Service is under way. The purpose of the study was to investigate personal knowledge and attitudes relating to alcohol use/misuse amongst all final year Scottish occupational therapy students. Procedure: A self-completed questionnaire was developed for delivery in spring 2009 within scheduled lectures to students (n = 161) at all three Scottish universities providing occupational therapy education. Findings: Of those in class, 93% (n = 109) provided completed questionnaires. There was evidence of gaps in knowledge around the understanding and application of United Kingdom responsible drinking guidelines; however, students reported confidence in their professional and personal ability to act effectively in this area of clinical practice. There was a distinct lack of congruence with key proposals put forward by the Scottish Government to address alcohol misuse. Conclusion: Identified knowledge gaps have implications for the alcohol teaching content of the curriculum in Scotland. Additionally, while investigation of student attitudes revealed a self-belief in personal and professional skills, the findings nevertheless stress a need to ensure that the potential value of occupational therapists’ contribution is more effectively communicated to their health professional colleague. | |
dc.publisher | College of Occupational Therapists | |
dc.relation.ispartof | British Journal of Occupational Therapy | |
dc.title | Occupational Therapy graduates of 2009; knowledge and attitudes relating to their role in the area of alcohol misuse. | |
dc.type | article | |
dcterms.accessRights | public | |
dc.description.faculty | NO DIVISION | |
dc.description.volume | 74 | |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.4276/030802211X13021048723174 | |
dc.description.ispublished | pub | |
dc.description.eprintid | 1661 | |
rioxxterms.type | article | |
qmu.author | O'May, Fiona | |
qmu.author | Gill, Jan | |
qmu.author | Maclean, Fiona | |
qmu.author | Renton, Linda | |
dc.description.status | pub | |
dc.description.number | 4 | |