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Assessment of bathing in occupational therapy
- Author:
- GOOCH Hilary
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66(9), September 2003, pp.402-408.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Describes the assessment methods used by occupational therapists working with adults with physical disabilities and explores the factors that were considered important during the assessment and solution phases of bathing intervention. A survey questionnaire was sent to 108 occupational therapists working in health and social services within Greater London. The findings highlighted that the methods of assessment used most frequently by practitioners were observation in the home or in a simulated environment and face-to-face interviews. During assessment, the components ranked as most important for consideration were 'mobility', 'client priorities', 'safety factors' and 'medical diagnosis'. During the solution phase similar factors were found, with the additional item of the availability of bathing equipment. The findings of this study raise questions related to bathing issues and indicate a need for further study. Of particular interest are the questions of client priorities within the process and the high number of practitioners not including water in the assessment of this potentially dangerous activity.
The housing needs of disabled children: the national evidence
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
This study provides, for the first time, data at a national level on the housing needs of disabled children and their families, and their experiences of addressing these needs. Researchers surveyed almost 3,000 parents of severely disabled children, and interviewed over 100 housing, social care and occupational therapy practitioners.