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Introducing an evaluation of community based occupational therapy services: a client-centred practice
M Hébert1, R Thibeault, A Landry
1University of Montreal. hebertm@uottawa.ca
Summary
Community occupational therapy quality is rarely assessed. This study presents a framework and tool for evaluating client-centered services to improve healthcare quality and discusses implementation challenges.
Area of Science:
- Occupational therapy
- Community health
- Healthcare quality improvement
Background:
- Occupational therapy services in community settings are crucial for client well-being.
- Evaluating the quality of these services is essential for continuous improvement.
- Existing evaluation practices for community-based occupational therapy are often insufficient.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a conceptual framework for evaluating community occupational therapy services.
- To explore the development of an assessment tool aligned with professional values.
- To discuss challenges in implementing formal quality evaluation processes.
Main Methods:
- A 1996 study by the "Groupe de recherche en ergothérapie communautaire" (GREC).
- Development of a conceptual framework for client-centered services.
- Exploration of the research process for an assessment tool design.
Main Results:
- The quality of occupational therapy in community settings is infrequently evaluated.
- A conceptual framework and assessment tool were developed.
- Issues concerning the implementation of formal evaluation were identified.
Conclusions:
- Formal evaluation of community occupational therapy is needed.
- A client-centered framework supports continuous healthcare improvement.
- Addressing implementation issues is key for successful evaluation.