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Family involvement in practice: issues and attitudes

R Humphry1, S González, E Taylor

  • 1Division of Occupational Therapy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 27599-7120.

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
|July 1, 1993
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Area of Science:

  • Occupational therapy
  • Rehabilitation sciences
  • Family-centered care

Background:

  • Families play a crucial role in supporting individuals with disabilities.
  • The specific ways occupational therapists engage with families are not well-documented.
  • Understanding family involvement is key to effective therapeutic interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the extent and nature of occupational therapists' involvement with families.
  • To compare family-therapist interactions across different practice areas: physical disabilities, developmental disabilities, and mental health.
  • To identify barriers and facilitators to family involvement in occupational therapy.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire was distributed to occupational therapists.
  • Data were collected from 340 occupational therapists across three primary practice areas.
  • Responses were analyzed to compare family-therapist contact, reasons for interaction, and attitudes.

Main Results:

  • Practice area significantly influenced the amount of contact, reasons for interaction, and attitudes towards family involvement.
  • Scheduling difficulties were the primary barrier identified by therapists in all practice areas.
  • Therapists in mental health settings require clearer articulation of their role with families.

Conclusions:

  • Occupational therapists' engagement with families varies by practice area.
  • Addressing scheduling barriers and understanding families' desired involvement levels are crucial.
  • Enhanced continuing education and role clarification are needed, particularly in mental health settings.

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