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Flow and the occupational therapy practitioner

K Jacobs1

  • 1Boston University, Department of Occupational Therapy, MA 02215.

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
|November 1, 1994
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Occupational therapy practitioners experience flow infrequently, often during client interventions. Understanding flow can enhance job satisfaction and retention in this vital healthcare field.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Psychology
  • Human Factors

Background:

  • Job satisfaction is crucial for healthcare professionals.
  • Occupational therapy practitioners face increasing demand.
  • Optimal flow experience is a key aspect of job satisfaction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine optimal flow experience in New England occupational therapy practitioners.
  • To identify factors associated with flow states in this population.
  • To understand the impact of flow on job satisfaction and retention.

Main Methods:

  • The Experience Sampling Method was used over a 5-day work week.
  • Data from 90 subjects were analyzed.
  • Debriefing interviews were conducted with 43% of participants.

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Main Results:

  • Flow experiences were infrequent, averaging 5.24 times per week.
  • Flow occurred most often (23.6%) during direct client interventions.
  • High perceived autonomy, self-esteem, and positive moods (e.g., happy, productive, challenged) characterized flow states.

Conclusions:

  • Flow experiences are relatively rare but positively impact occupational therapists.
  • Understanding and fostering flow can improve job satisfaction and productivity.
  • Enhancing flow may be key to retaining occupational therapy practitioners amidst high demand.