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Occupational Therapy As Part Of A Team-Based Approach In Primary Care Settings, Lydia Royeen
Occupational Therapy As Part Of A Team-Based Approach In Primary Care Settings, Lydia Royeen
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The purpose of this project was to study issues related to occupational therapists integrating into primary care settings, as part of a team-based approach and to best meet the needs of the clients.
This is a mixed methods study that examined quantitative and qualitative data for members of the primary care team and occupational therapists working in primary care clinics. The Team Climate Inventory-14 (Kivimaki & Elovainio, 1999) was selected as the quantitative measure because it examines themes related to team functioning, which include vision, participative safety, task orientation, and mutual support. Participants completed a semi-structured interview that examined themes …