Journal article
Irish occupational therapists' views of electronic assistive technology
British Journal of Occupational Therapy, Vol.74(4), pp.185-190
2011
Abstract
Introduction: Electronic assistive technology (EAT) includes computers, environmental control systems and information technology systems and is widely considered to be an important part of present-day life. Method: Fifty-six Irish community occupational therapists completed a questionnaire on EAT. All surveyed were able to identify the benefits of EAT. Results: While respondents reported that they should be able to assess for and prescribe EATs, only a third (19) were able to do so, and half (28) had not been able to do so in the past. Community occupational therapists identified themselves as having a role in a multidisciplinary team to assess for and prescribe EAT. Conclusion: Results suggest that it is important for occupational therapists to have up-to-date knowledge and training in assistive and computer technologies in order to respond to the occupational needs of clients.
Details
- Title
- Irish occupational therapists' views of electronic assistive technology
- Authors
- Michele Verdonck (Author) - University College of Cork, IrelandCathy McCormack (Author) - Trinity College Dublin, IrelandGill Chard (Author) - University College of Cork, Ireland
- Publication details
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, Vol.74(4), pp.185-190
- Publisher
- College of Occupational Therapists Ltd
- Date published
- 2011
- DOI
- 10.4276/030802211x13021048723291
- ISSN
- 0308-0226
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2011 The College of Occupational Therapists Ltd. Reproduced with the permission of the copyright holder.
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Occupational Therapy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99448756102621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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