Statistics: a time accounting system

Area of Science:

• Occupational Therapy
• Health Systems Engineering
• Biostatistics

Background:

• The Montreal Childrens Hospital's Occupational Therapy Department faced challenges with traditional statistical methods.
• A 1975 Health Systems Engineering Project identified the need for an improved statistical system.

Purpose of the Study:

• To outline a refined statistical system for Occupational Therapy departments.
• To provide a guideline for developing and implementing similar statistical methods in other departments.
• To detail the evolution and benefits of a comprehensive statistics system.

Main Methods:

• Development of a new statistical system based on a Health Systems Engineering Project.
• Inclusion of sample forms and calculation examples for practical illustration.
• Adherence to Dominion Bureau of Statistics recording requirements.

Main Results:

• A functional statistical system was implemented in the Occupational Therapy Department.
• The system allows for a detailed breakdown of time and effort across all departmental activities.
• Benefits of maintaining complete and standard statistics were identified.

Conclusions:

• The presented statistical system offers a practical guideline for Occupational Therapy departments.
• Accurate statistical tracking enhances departmental efficiency and reporting.
• The principles can be adapted by various Occupational Therapy settings.