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Peer review & record review systems.

M S Landers

    The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
    |April 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary

    Occupational therapy departments can use peer review to improve practice standards and continuing education. Record review offers a separate system for performance evaluation, impacting personnel records.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Occupational Therapy Practice
    • Professional Development

    Background:

    • Implementing systematic evaluation methods is crucial for quality healthcare.
    • Occupational therapy departments require robust systems for performance assessment and professional growth.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the implementation of peer review and record review systems in an occupational therapy department.
    • To outline the distinct functions and outcomes of each review system.

    Main Methods:

    • Introduction of a peer review system for evaluating therapist performance and identifying educational needs.
    • Establishment of a separate record review system for formal performance appraisal.

    Main Results:

    • Peer review enhanced documentation quality and therapists' self-awareness.
    • Record review provided a basis for performance recognition or disciplinary action, with results integrated into personnel files.

    Conclusions:

    • Both peer and record review systems offer valuable, yet distinct, benefits for occupational therapy departments.
    • These systems support continuous improvement, professional accountability, and evidence-based practice in occupational therapy.

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