Conference poster
Informing the Development of a Framework to Support Occupational Therapists' Clinical Reasoning Processes Regarding Pre-Discharge Home Visits
Australian occupational therapy journal, Vol.60(Supplement 1), p.139
Occupational Therapy Australia National Conference, 25th (Adelaide, Australia, 24-Jul-2013–26-Jul-2013)
Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia
2013
Abstract
Introduction: Pre-discharge home visits are routinely conducted. There is variation in practice and limited evidence to support their efficacy. Aims: This study explored the perceptions of key stakeholders: therapists, clients and carers, and multidisciplinary care-providers. Information gained will be used to develop a clinical reasoning framework in a later phase of the overallproject. Method: A qualitative descriptive methodology, utilizing six focus groups, each with six to eight participants, was used. Focus groups consisted of: occupational therapists from a metropolitan health service with (i) less than two years experience; (ii) more than two years experience; (iii) occupational therapy managers; (iv) clients and carers with a subacute admission who had a pre-discharge home visit; (v) clients who have not had a home visit; (vi) multidisciplinary stakeholders. Purposive sampling was employed for broad representation. The semi-structured focus groups were audio-taped and led by a moderator, with a note-taker present. Data will be analysed using suitable software, coding of categories and themes, peer review and triangulation across focus groups. Results: Preliminary themes support the usefulness of a matrix-style clinical reasoning framework addressing the goals and timing of home visits. Data suggest it may incorporate practice domains and align with the ICF framework. Conclusion: Data will contribute to the current knowledge base regarding pre-discharge home visits. A later clinical reasoning framework will support decision-making and guide evidence-based occupational therapy practice.
Details
- Title
- Informing the Development of a Framework to Support Occupational Therapists' Clinical Reasoning Processes Regarding Pre-Discharge Home Visits
- Authors
- Maureen Godfrey (Author) - Prince Charles HospitalPetrea Cornwell (Author) - Metro North Hospital and Health ServicesSally Eames (Author) - Prince Charles HospitalTara Thomas (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringSarah Shand (Author) - Prince Charles HospitalDane Robinson (Author) - Prince Charles HospitalLeanne O'Brien (Author) - Prince Charles HospitalEllen Grant (Author) - Prince Charles HospitalAilsa Gillen (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
- Publication details
- Australian occupational therapy journal, Vol.60(Supplement 1), p.139
- Conference details
- Occupational Therapy Australia National Conference, 25th (Adelaide, Australia, 24-Jul-2013–26-Jul-2013)
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia
- Date published
- 2013
- DOI
- 10.1111/1440-1630.12062
- ISSN
- 0045-0766; 0045-0766
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99448749002621
- Output Type
- Conference poster
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