OT and OTA practitioners' perceptions of intraprofessional collaborative practice.

Gerber, Jamess and Kim, Kelly and Shalikar, Mana and Vo, Anthony (2022) OT and OTA practitioners' perceptions of intraprofessional collaborative practice. Masters thesis, Stanbridge University.

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Abstract

Collaboration between occupational therapists (OTs) and occupational therapy assistants (OTAs) and the distinction between their respective roles have both been the subject of limited research, despite their fundamental importance. As occupational therapy practice areas continue to expand, it is becoming increasingly important for working therapists to differentiate between OTs and OTAs. More research on OT/OTA role competencies and role delineation will have a significant impact on the efficacy of collaboration. A collaborative survey among OT professionals can help broaden the competence required for effective clinical work in therapeutic settings. Through our research, a reliable and accurate questionnaire was constructed to investigate the perspectives of OT and OTA practitioners on intraprofessional collaboration, supervisory roles, and service competency. The survey was open to any licensed OT and OTA practicing in the United States. In all, 41 responses to the survey were received from the participants after an interval of two weeks. The results of the survey indicate that OT and OTA practitioners have better knowledge of their own practice but lack knowledge of respective practitioners’ roles and practice guidelines. The most important finding is that a majority of OTs and OTAs agreed that collaboration is necessary for providing the best possible treatment to clients. Keywords: OT/OTA collaboration, OT/OTA service competency, OT/OTA supervisory guideline

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Uncontrolled Keywords: MSOTOC011.09
Subjects: R Medicine > RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology
Depositing User: Kareena Yashko
Date Deposited: 22 May 2024 19:25
Last Modified: 22 May 2024 19:25
URI: http://repository.stanbridge.edu/id/eprint/147

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