PERCIEVED POTENTIAL FOR A ROLE FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN GENERAL PRACTICE IN ENGLAND OR EQUIVALENT IN OTHER COUNTRIES

Summary of the Workshop: Changes in healthcare delivery towards a more preventative community based approach is evidenced by legislative changes, funding pressures and changes in population demographics together with... [ view full abstract ]

Summary of the Workshop:
Changes in healthcare delivery towards a more preventative community based approach is evidenced by legislative changes, funding pressures and changes in population demographics together with responsibilities to take steps to prevent, reduce or delay the need for care and support for people.

Therefore, this workshop has been planned to establish a dialog about the perceived potential for a role for occupational therapy in general practice in England or equivalent in other countries. At first the workshop will provide evidence as to the significance of the OT role in primary care, and health promotion. The workshop then introduces a model practice and invites participants to develop a discussion, sharing experiences in order to identify consensus about the topic.
This workshop will be a call for further exploration and research to the limited body of knowledge for this emerging area of practice and support the development of occupational therapy services by establishing a group of advocates to take the idea further.
Maximum number of participants:
10 to 30 participants are expected for 1 workshop. The workshop will be divided into groups in order to facilitate group activity and discussion.

Brief description of intended participants:
The workshop is suitable for occupational therapists with practice experience in particular the ones who are interested for role emerging roles for occupational therapy.