Experiences of occupational therapists within an ACT-based interdisciplinary pain management program.
Scand J Occup Ther
; 31(1): 2361635, 2024 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-based interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation programs have shown effective results. While occupational therapy within these programs has made a unique contribution to pain management because of its focus on occupation and use of group activities, little is known about occupational therapists' own experiences of it.AIM:
The aim of this study was to describe the occupational therapists' experiences of working in a manual-based interdisciplinary pain management program grounded in ACT. MATERIAL ANDMETHODS:
Six occupational therapists at a pain rehabilitation clinic were interviewed. Data were analysed using Braun and Clark's thematic analysis.RESULTS:
The occupational therapists experienced that ACT and occupational therapy complement each other and that ACT facilitated comprehension of occupational therapy interventions. With ACT, the team gained a common language, which made teamwork and patient comprehension more efficient. A behavioural analysis (SORC) served as a link between occupational therapy and ACT.CONCLUSIONS:
Manual-based occupational therapy activity group interventions with elements of ACT were felt to enhance the patient's understanding of their rehabilitation and supported teamwork.SIGNIFICANCE:
This study provides further support for use of ACT in occupational therapy within interdisciplinary pain management programs. Occupational therapists' use of SORC is an area of development.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Equipe de Assistência ao Paciente
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Terapia Ocupacional
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Manejo da Dor
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Terapia de Aceitação e Compromisso
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Terapeutas Ocupacionais
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Scand J Occup Ther
Assunto da revista:
REABILITACAO
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Suécia
País de publicação:
Reino Unido