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Working with adults with enduring mental illness: emotional demands experienced by occupational therapists and the coping strategies they employ
- Author:
- BRICE Helen Elizabeth
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 64(4), April 2001, pp.175-183.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This research investigates the emotional demands experienced by occupational therapists working with adults with enduring mental illness and the coping strategies they use. A survey approach, using semi-structured interviews, was employed for this qualitative research study. The sample comprised six senior occupational therapists currently working with this client group in the community. The findings indicate that working with adults with enduring mental illness can be emotionally demanding but that therapists also find their work rewarding. The characteristics of this client group which may cause emotional strain include their complex, long-term problems and the need for clinicians to provide support over a lengthy period. The most commonly used coping strategies were supervision and discussion with colleagues.