The Role of Occupational Therapy Practitioners in Evaluation and Intervention of Sleep with Older Adult Clients
| Title: | The Role of Occupational Therapy Practitioners in Evaluation and Intervention of Sleep with Older Adult Clients |
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| Authors: | Cleghorn, Susan; Bell, Nicole; Muhammad, Sauda; Schneider, Jordan; Zeleznak, Laura |
| Source: | Older Adult |
| Publisher Information: | ScholarWorks@GVSU |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Collection: | Grand Valley State University: Scholar Works @ GVSU |
| Subject Terms: | occupational therapy; older adults; sleep |
| Description: | Objective: This study sought to explore occupational therapy practitioners’ perceptions of their role in working with older adults with sleep issues. Methods: A mixed methods approach was used with data gathered from an online survey tool disseminated through social media platforms. Data from 17 participants was analyzed. Results: Respondents reported not receiving entry-level knowledge of sleep evaluation in academic programs (70.6%). Additionally, 41.2% of respondents utilized continuing education opportunities. Respondents reported lack of occupational therapy specific evaluation tools as a significant barrier to addressing sleep in practice. Discussion: Results indicate the need for additional research, coverage on sleep in the academic curriculum, and professional development opportunities, and occupational therapy specific evaluations for addressing sleep. |
| Document Type: | text |
| File Description: | application/pdf |
| Language: | unknown |
| Relation: | https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/ot_older_adult/12; https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/context/ot_older_adult/article/1011/viewcontent/Final_Manuscript.pdf |
| Availability: | https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/ot_older_adult/12; https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/context/ot_older_adult/article/1011/viewcontent/Final_Manuscript.pdf |
| Accession Number: | edsbas.7300B210 |
| Database: | BASE |