Placement Setting: The team is based in an NHS teaching PCT. Practice takes place in the community and/or in the hospital gym or therapy rooms. +++ Overarching philosophy of care/NHS frameworks/standards: The overarching philosophy of care is based on the Social Model of Disability (Oliver 1983) and the empowerment of the client in enhancing his/her level of independence, which may consequently prevent hospital admission. A key paper used in this setting is the NSF for Older People (Department of Health 2001) particularly its second standard: client-centred care. +++ Client population & health needs (age range, ethnicity, service user profile): The profile of a typical service user describes an adult experiencing a long-term neurological condition. Health needs vary but typically include the need for adaptive equipment in order to improve self-care skills.
Table of Contents
- Section 1: Summarised Context and Client Details
- Section 2: Critical discussion of occupational therapy practice
- Introduction
- The FACE Overview Assessment
- Client Example One: Mrs X
- Main focus of FACE
- Clinical Utility and Acceptability of FACE
- Validity and Reliability
- Usefulness and Client-centredness
- Interprofessional teamworking and the OT role
- Informal Kitchen Assessment
- Client Example Two: Mr. Y
- Focus of the informal kitchen assessment
- Clinical Utility and Acceptability
- Validity and Reliability
- Usefulness and Client-centred practice
- Interprofessional teamworking and the OT role
- Conclusion
- Section 3: References & Appendices
- Section 1: Summarised Context and Client Details
- Section 3: Pattern and types of referrals to occupational therapy
- Section 4: Practice environment including OT team, typical timeframe for referral and assessment, recording & reporting of assessment data
Objectives and Key Themes
This assignment aims to critically discuss occupational therapy practice through the lens of evidence-based practice. It utilizes case studies to illustrate the application and evaluation of specific assessments within a community-based neurological rehabilitation setting.
- Evidence-based practice in occupational therapy
- Assessment tools and their clinical utility in neurological rehabilitation
- Client-centered care and interprofessional collaboration
- The application of theoretical models in occupational therapy practice
- The role of occupational therapists in enhancing independence and preventing hospital admission
Chapter Summaries
Section 1: Summarised Context and Client Details: This section provides a brief overview of the client's background and relevant details, ensuring confidentiality in accordance with the Data Protection Act (1998). It sets the stage for the case studies that follow, providing the necessary context for understanding the client's needs and the subsequent occupational therapy interventions.
Section 2: Critical discussion of occupational therapy practice: This section forms the core of the assignment, presenting a critical analysis of occupational therapy practice. It delves into the use of specific assessment tools such as the Functional Analysis of the Care Environment (FACE) Overview Assessment and an informal kitchen assessment, examining their clinical utility, validity, reliability, and client-centeredness. The section also highlights the significance of interprofessional teamwork within the occupational therapy process.
Section 3: Pattern and types of referrals to occupational therapy: This section describes the referral patterns and types of clients served by the occupational therapy team. It outlines the criteria for referrals, the types of professionals involved, and the overarching models of practice employed. The detailed description of referral processes and client profiles gives crucial context to the subsequent case studies, highlighting the practicalities of working within a specific healthcare setting.
Section 4: Practice environment including OT team, typical timeframe for referral and assessment, recording & reporting of assessment data: This section provides vital information about the occupational therapy team's structure, composition, and workflow. The description of the team's organizational structure and operational procedures provides insight into the context of the practical application of occupational therapy and the administrative aspects of the practice.
Keywords
Occupational therapy, evidence-based practice, neurological rehabilitation, assessment tools (FACE, informal kitchen assessment), client-centered care, interprofessional collaboration, Social Model of Disability, independence, hospital admission prevention.
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The assignment critically discusses occupational therapy practice, focusing on evidence-based practice, assessment tools (specifically the FACE Overview Assessment and an informal kitchen assessment), client-centered care, interprofessional collaboration, and the role of occupational therapists in neurological rehabilitation.
What assessment tools are discussed?
The assignment analyzes the Functional Analysis of the Care Environment (FACE) Overview Assessment and an informal kitchen assessment. The analysis includes their clinical utility, validity, reliability, and client-centeredness.
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Key themes include evidence-based practice in occupational therapy, assessment tools and their clinical utility in neurological rehabilitation, client-centered care and interprofessional collaboration, the application of theoretical models in occupational therapy practice, and the role of occupational therapists in enhancing independence and preventing hospital admission.
How is client-centered care addressed?
The assignment emphasizes client-centered care throughout its discussion of assessment tools and practice, highlighting the importance of individual needs and preferences in occupational therapy interventions.
What is the role of interprofessional collaboration?
The assignment stresses the significance of interprofessional teamwork in occupational therapy, showcasing how collaboration enhances the effectiveness of interventions and client outcomes.
What is the structure of the assignment?
The assignment is structured into several sections: A section summarizing client details and context, a core section critically discussing occupational therapy practice using case studies, a section detailing referral patterns to occupational therapy, and a final section describing the practice environment, including the OT team and assessment processes.
What is the focus of Section 2?
Section 2 forms the core of the assignment and presents a critical analysis of occupational therapy practice using the FACE Overview Assessment and an informal kitchen assessment as case studies. It examines their clinical utility, validity, reliability, client-centeredness, and the role of interprofessional teamwork.
What kind of clients are discussed in the assignment?
The assignment uses case studies of Mrs. X and Mr. Y to illustrate the application and evaluation of the assessment tools within a community-based neurological rehabilitation setting. Specific client details are maintained confidentially.
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Keywords include: Occupational therapy, evidence-based practice, neurological rehabilitation, assessment tools (FACE, informal kitchen assessment), client-centered care, interprofessional collaboration, Social Model of Disability, independence, hospital admission prevention.
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- Linda Mathews (Author), 2008, Evidence-Based Practice - A critical discussion of occupational therapy practice with a focus on assessments, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/111662
