A survey on client-centered practice among danish occupational therapists.
Scand J Occup Ther
; 26(5): 356-370, 2019 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
In Denmark, the cost of healthcare services comprise 12% of the gross domestic product. A recommended method for optimizing effectiveness of and enhance client satisfaction with healthcare is client-centred practice (CCP), a central component of occupational therapy ideology. However, Danish occupational therapists' perceptions of CCP, including the facilitators and barriers that may contribute to CCP, have never been examined.AIM:
To examine Danish occupational therapists' perceptions of CCP.METHODS:
A survey was conducted using an electronic questionnaire in a small, but representative sample of Danish occupational therapists from all regions and practices.RESULTS:
Three hundred and forty-six occupational therapists (5%) responded. Of these, 98% rated CCP as important, 97% considered their work client-centred, and 92% were satisfied with their level of CCP. Having time to conduct self-directed work, using assessments to identify clients' priorities, and CCP education, but not fixed regimes, were positively correlated with CCP.CONCLUSION:
Danish occupational therapists perceive to practice CCP and appear to have adopted the beliefs, theory and ideals of CCP, perhaps influenced by the egalitarian Danish culture. Self-directed work, means to identify and evaluate their clients' wishes, and education facilitated CCP. Possible absence of occupational therapists not compliant with CCP makes further research warranted.Palavras-chave
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Bases de dados:
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Assunto principal:
Atitude do Pessoal de Saúde
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Terapia Ocupacional
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Terapeutas Ocupacionais
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Psicoterapia Centrada na Pessoa
Tipo de estudo:
Qualitative_research
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Scand J Occup Ther
Assunto da revista:
REABILITACAO
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Dinamarca