Addressing Driving in Acute Care: Perceived Relevance and Competence

The objective of this study was to understand the relevance of driving-related knowledge areas to acute care occupational therapists and examine their self-reported competency for these areas.METHOD.: Anonymous online surveys were administered to 41 occupational therapists working in acute care hospitals in Ontario.FINDINGS.: Therapists reported many driving-related knowledge areas are relevant to acute care practice yet consistently reported lower levels of competence for addressing such areas.IMPLICATIONS.: Findings support the need for further competency development regarding driving-related practice in acute care. Occupational therapy curriculum and continuing education initiatives are avenues for capacity-building. Future research to identify effective competency development strategies is warranted.PMID:37350112 | DOI:10.1177/00084174231182898
Source: Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy - Category: Occupational Health Authors: Source Type: research