A new comprehension and communication tool: a valuable resource for internationally educated occupational therapists.
Aust Occup Ther J
; 61(3): 140-7, 2014 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND/AIM:
The need was identified for a way to assess internationally educated occupational therapists' skills in understanding and communicating professional terminology used in occupational therapy practice. The project aim was to develop and validate such a resource.METHODS:
A scenario-based assessment was developed using a three-phase process for tool development. The development process involved completion of a literature scan of professional terminology used in occupational therapy practice; selection of terms and concepts commonly used in occupational therapy practice; and, creation of practice-based scenarios illustrating key concepts complete with rating rubrics. An advisory group provided oversight, and a sample of internationally educated occupational therapists completed pilot and validity testing.RESULTS:
The initial findings showed the assessment to be easy to complete and sensitive to testing understanding of the defined terms.CONCLUSIONS:
The final outcome is an assessment tool that has broad application for occupational therapists wishing to enter professional practice in a new country.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Terapia Ocupacional
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Comunicación
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Comprensión
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Evaluación Educacional
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Terminología como Asunto
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Aust Occup Ther J
Año:
2014
Tipo del documento:
Article