Computers and the occupational therapy administrator - 1985

Administrators have a unique and two-dimensional role in regard to the use of computers in occupational therapy. First, they must understand and advocate for appropriate purchase, accessibility, and application of computers for their overall occupational therapy program. Secondly, they must be adept in using the organizational computer data base and microcomputers in their administrative duties. To assist in the decision-making process for the occupational therapy administrator who feels foreign to computer systems and their functions, this paper identifies the administrative requirements of "computerizing" an occupational therapy program. Additionally, this paper describes the computer's contribution to specific administrative functions in occupational therapy.