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Work sampling: a tool in management.

T A Conine, D L Hopper

    The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
    |May 1, 1978
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    Work sampling, a productivity assessment method, identified peak activity times in an occupational therapy department. Therapists demonstrated higher productivity than aides, suggesting work sampling

    Area of Science:

    • Occupational Therapy
    • Healthcare Management
    • Workforce Productivity Analysis

    Background:

    • Assessing employee productivity is crucial for efficient healthcare operations.
    • Understanding activity patterns helps optimize resource allocation in therapy departments.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine employee productivity and activity distribution in a small occupational therapy department.
    • To evaluate the utility of work sampling as a management tool.

    Main Methods:

    • Work sampling technique applied to identify and categorize employee activities.
    • Data collected over a period to establish activity patterns and productivity levels.

    Main Results:

    • Identified 12 general categories of activities.

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  • Peak workloads observed on Wednesdays (9:10-11:30 a.m.) and daily (1:40-3:20 p.m.).
  • Therapists exhibited higher productive time compared to aides.

    • Conclusions:

    • Work sampling is a practical and cost-effective method for analyzing productivity.
    • Findings can inform staffing, work hours, and task assignments in therapy settings.
    • The technique is applicable to both small and large departments for evidence-based management.