The usefulness of the Person Environment Occupation Model (PEO Model) in an acute physical health care setting
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2012-12-01Author
Maclean, Fiona
Carin-Levy, Gail
Hunter, Heather
Malcolmson, L.
Locke, E.
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Maclean, F., Carin-Levy, G., Hunter, H., Malcolmson, L. & Locke, E. (2012) The usefulness of the Person Environment Occupation Model (PEO Model) in an acute physical health care setting. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 75 (12), pp. 555-562.
Abstract
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.