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Why this interest in minority ethnic groups?
- Author:
- MEGHANI-WISE Zeenat
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 59(10), October 1996, pp.485-489.
- Publisher:
- Sage
There has been a recent surge of interest in issues affecting minority ethnic groups in the occupational therapy profession. This article explores why there is growing concern within the profession and explains some cultural differences in the practice of activities of daily living in minority ethnic groups. The question of how to develop culturally sensitive services is discussed and some practical suggestions are made.
Foundations of rehabilitation teaching with persons who are blind or visually impaired
- Authors:
- PONCHILLIA Paul E., PONCHILLIA Susan V.
- Publisher:
- AFB Press
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 415p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- New York
This comprehensive textbook helps to equip rehabilitation teachers with the necessary skills for working with people who are blind or who have impaired vision. Part 1 provides an overview of the profession, including a history of rehabilitation teaching. Part 2 provides the skills for evaluation, planning and delivery of services. Part 3 to Part 5 covers the essential skills of a rehabilitation teacher, communication, activities of daily living and management skills. Communication skills, contains chapters on Braille, handwriting and drawing, keyboarding and computer skills, electronic listening, recording and reading devices, and mathematical calculation. Coverage in activities of daily living includes food preparation skills and home management skills. The final chapter covers the future development of the profession. Each chapter is self-contained , but includes substantial cross referencing to related topics.
Functional and health assessments used in rheumatology occupational therapy: a review and United Kingdom survey
- Author:
- HAMMOND Alison
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 59(6), June 1996, pp.254-259.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Reviews a functional and health status outcome measures used in rheumatology therapy research and practice. Looks at the results of a national survey conducted with rheumatology occupational therapies to identity which functional assessments are most used. The majority of respondents considered standardised assessments to be valuable in clinical practice. Over half used a standardised measure, with the Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ), Modified HAQ and Barthel Index being the commonest. The reasons for non-use were mainly a lack of knowledge of assessments available or difficulty in accessing these. All departments using standardised assessments did so in conjunction with a non-standardised activities of daily living assessment, because the former were not considered to provide sufficient detail for treatment planning purposes.
Adults with a psychotic disorder living in the community
- Authors:
- FOSTER Kate, et al, GREAT BRITAIN. Office of Population Censuses and Surveys
- Publisher:
- HMSO
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 84p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report investigating the circumstances of adults with mental health problems living in households rather than hospitals or hostels. Aims to identify characteristics associated with different aspects of their functioning and circumstances. Looks at: medication; use of services; activities of daily living; economic activity and finances; social functioning; and use of tobacco, alcohol and drugs.