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Role Perceptions Of Occupational Therapists Providing Support And Education For Caregivers Of Persons With Dementia., Susan Toth-Cohen
Role Perceptions Of Occupational Therapists Providing Support And Education For Caregivers Of Persons With Dementia., Susan Toth-Cohen
Department of Occupational Therapy Faculty Papers
OBJECTIVE: This pilot study explored occupational therapists' perceptions of their roles as interventionists providing education and support for caregivers of persons with dementia. The intervention was provided in caregivers' homes as part of a larger funded study.
METHOD: Interviews were conducted with four occupational therapists to elicit their reflections on practice and their views on occupational therapy services on the basis of their experiences providing support and education for caregivers in the funded study.
RESULTS: Key themes consisted of the contrasts between the therapists' roles in the study and their customary practices and the professional and personal impact of their …