Publication: Occupational therapists’ experiences and perspectives towards occupation-based practice in Thailand: A mixed-methods study
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2020-01-01
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14776006
03080226
03080226
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Mahidol University
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British Journal of Occupational Therapy. (2020)
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Anuchart Kaunnil, Supalak Khemthong, Sarinya Sriphetcharawut, Peeradech Thichanpiang, Veerawat Sansri, Surachart Thongchoomsin, Kannika Permpoonputtana, Cristina R. Smith Occupational therapists’ experiences and perspectives towards occupation-based practice in Thailand: A mixed-methods study. British Journal of Occupational Therapy. (2020). doi:10.1177/0308022620910402 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/54560
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Occupational therapists’ experiences and perspectives towards occupation-based practice in Thailand: A mixed-methods study
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© The Author(s) 2020. Introduction: Occupation-based practice is a core tenet of occupational therapy. This study explores perspectives and experiences with occupation-based practice among Thai occupational therapists. Method: Using mixed methods, a focus group was conducted with eight occupational therapists, and the results were interpreted using thematic analysis. A questionnaire survey was also completed concerning practitioner perspectives (n = 216). Findings: Three major themes were identified: (a) perspectives on occupation-based practice were related to practice areas and felt to strengthen the identity of occupational therapy (52% strongly agree), leading to improved services and better outcomes for clients (44% strongly agree); (b) approaches focused on activities of daily living were appropriate for cross-practice areas; and (c) occupation-based practice is consistent with integrated medical sciences and occupations for clients (52% strongly agree). Conclusion: Implementing occupation-based practice will be of value to clients, provide benefits as a compass to direct processes, and enhance clinical reasoning and outcomes.