Occupational Therapists’ Perceived Confidence in the Management of Concussion: Implications for Occupational Therapy Education
Author
Source
Occupational Therapy International
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-02-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The purposes of this study were to examine occupational therapists’ perceived confidence in the treatment and assessment of patients who have sustained concussion, to determine what factors are associated with higher versus lower levels of confidence, and to determine if concussion was a topic covered in occupational therapy curricula.
This study utilized an electronic questionnaire sent out to occupational therapists in all areas of practice through social media, AOTA discussion forums, and through a continuing education company.
Results indicate that there is variability in occupational therapists’ perceived confidence in evaluation and treatment for individuals who have sustained concussion.
Chi-square analysis indicates that higher levels of perceived confidence are associated with more clinical experience and greater amounts of continuing education in the area of concussion.
Occupational therapists may benefit from additional training and education in the area of concussion.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Finn, Christina. 2019. Occupational Therapists’ Perceived Confidence in the Management of Concussion: Implications for Occupational Therapy Education. Occupational Therapy International،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Finn, Christina. Occupational Therapists’ Perceived Confidence in the Management of Concussion: Implications for Occupational Therapy Education. Occupational Therapy International No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1206778
American Medical Association (AMA)
Finn, Christina. Occupational Therapists’ Perceived Confidence in the Management of Concussion: Implications for Occupational Therapy Education. Occupational Therapy International. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1206778
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1206778