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"Jack of all trades"- Gerontological occupational therapists as specialized generalists.

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正題名/作者:	"Jack of all trades"- Gerontological occupational therapists as specialized generalists./
作者:	Klein, Jennifer.
面頁冊數:	240 p.
附註:	Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 68-10, Section: B, page: 6626.
Contained By:	Dissertation Abstracts International68-10B.
標題:	Gerontology. -
電子資源:	http://pqdd.sinica.edu.tw/twdaoeng/servlet/advanced?query=NR32999
ISBN:	9780494329993

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520 $a Seniors will comprise about one quarter of the Canadian population by the year 2026 (Statistics Canada, 2005a). The impact of an aging population, along with: (a) the need for recruitment and retention of occupational therapists interested in gerontology practice, (b) the dearth of published articles examining experiences of therapists in the field, and (c) the lack of relevant research in a Canadian context, provided the rationale to investigate the experiences of gerontological occupational therapists. In this qualitative research study, I used an interpretive descriptive approach to examine the experiences of being a gerontological occupational therapist. Data from 16 participants were gathered by means of in-depth individual interviews and written responses to focused questions. Participants described working with older adults as an enjoyable experience which offers variety, intellectual challenge and satisfaction, yet this work was often assigned lower status.
520 $a A specialized generalist was the image that best portrayed this group of therapists who were required to have a wide breadth of knowledge, as well as in-depth specialized knowledge on the complexities of care and co-morbidities. The most predominant challenge faced by participants was the ageism that appeared to influence their abilities to be fully valued within their work settings. This ageism appeared to be socially produced in response to influences of powerful discourses such as 'rehabilitation' and 'independence' as well as public and professional attitudes. These social productions in turn impacted service allocation, social structures and older adults' persona. Adaptive communication skills along with the 'right attitude' of being empathetic, compassionate, and enjoying visiting and listening to the stories of their older clients were deemed crucial attributes when working as a gerontological occupational therapist. From these experiences, a conceptual framework was developed outlining key influences relevant to the experiences of occupational therapists who work with older adults. This framework provides occupational therapists with a deeper understanding of the various aspects related to working with older adults. The acquired knowledge from this study can foster dialogue on issues of gerontological practice which is needed to develop appropriate programs and strategies to attract, promote, and retain more occupational therapy professionals in gerontology.
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