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Reflections on.... Occupational therapy and assertive community treatment.
Terry Krupa1, Debbie Radloff-Gabriel, Elizabeth Whippey
1Program of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen's University, Louise D. Acton Building, George Street, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6. krupat@queensu.ca
Summary
Occupational therapists enhance the well-being of individuals with severe psychiatric disabilities on Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams. Their interventions at individual, program, and community levels improve overall adjustment and quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Occupational Therapy
- Community Mental Health
Background:
- Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a key model for individuals with severe psychiatric disabilities.
- High support needs are characteristic of the ACT client population.
- The role of occupational therapists within ACT teams is not widely detailed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the generalist and specialist functions of occupational therapists in ACT.
- To examine how occupational therapy addresses client occupational health and well-being within ACT.
- To align occupational therapy's role with ACT's goals of community adjustment and quality of life.
Main Methods:
- The paper is a discussion of existing literature and practice models.
- It analyzes the application of occupational therapy principles within the ACT framework.
- The analysis considers interventions at individual, program, and community levels.
Main Results:
- Occupational therapists provide valuable generalist and specialist contributions to ACT teams.
- Occupational therapy interventions effectively target the occupational health and well-being of ACT clients.
- The occupational focus supports ACT's objectives for enhanced community living.
Conclusions:
- Occupational therapists are integral to the success of ACT by promoting client occupational health.
- Their role spans individual, program, and community levels, aligning with ACT's mission.
- Understanding opportunities and constraints is crucial for optimizing occupational therapy's impact within ACT.