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Area of Science:

Occupational therapy
Medical education
Rehabilitation medicine

Background:

A need for enhanced splinting education was identified for occupational therapists and students.
Occupational therapists require consistent competency for weekend and holiday patient care.
Multiservice splinting requests in a teaching hospital necessitate specialized training.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the development and implementation of a targeted splinting education program.
To address the need for consistent and competent splinting practices.
To improve the quality of care for patients requiring splinting interventions.

Main Methods:

A quarterly in-service education program was designed and implemented.
The program focused on splinting techniques for various medical and surgical conditions.
Program effectiveness was evaluated based on therapist performance and feedback.

Main Results:

The inservice program successfully enhanced therapist knowledge and skills in splinting.
Improved consistency in fulfilling splinting requests across different hospital services was observed.
Positive feedback from participants indicated the program's value.

Conclusions:

Structured, ongoing education is crucial for maintaining occupational therapy splinting competency.
In-service programs can effectively bridge educational gaps and improve patient care.
This model provides a framework for similar training initiatives in other healthcare settings.