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Staff development through analysis of practice.

D Y Slater1, E S Cohn

  • 1Braintree Hospital, Massachusetts.

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
|November 1, 1991
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The Dreyfus model of skill acquisition provides a framework for staff development in occupational therapy. It helps identify and retain experienced clinicians to mentor newer therapists.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Professional Development
  • Skill Acquisition Models

Background:

  • The Dreyfus and Dreyfus five-stage model of skill acquisition is a recognized framework for understanding expertise development.
  • The American Occupational Therapy Association/American Occupational Therapy Foundation Clinical Reasoning Study provides insights into clinical practice.
  • Effective staff development is crucial for maintaining high standards in healthcare professions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To integrate the Dreyfus and Dreyfus model of skill acquisition with findings from the Clinical Reasoning Study.
  • To present the integrated model as an organizing framework for occupational therapy staff development.
  • To identify strategies for recognizing and retaining experienced clinicians as mentors.

Main Methods:

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  • Literature review and synthesis of the Dreyfus and Dreyfus model and the Clinical Reasoning Study findings.
  • Conceptual framework development for staff training and mentorship.
  • Analysis of strategies for clinician mentorship and knowledge transfer.

Main Results:

  • The five-stage model offers a structured approach to understanding skill progression in occupational therapists.
  • Integration with clinical reasoning findings enhances the model's applicability to practice.
  • Identified strategies focus on mentorship programs and career development pathways.

Conclusions:

  • The integrated model serves as a practical framework for occupational therapy staff development.
  • Mentorship programs are vital for fostering expertise and retaining experienced clinicians.
  • This approach supports the continuous professional growth of occupational therapy practitioners.