Evaluating a multidimensional strategy to improve the professional self-care of occupational therapists working with people with life limiting illness.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The term 'life limiting conditions' refers to premature death following decline from chronic conditions, which is a common circumstance in which occupational therapists work with people at the end of life. The challenges for clinicians of working with these patients have long been recognised, and may have a significant impact on their professional self-care. This study aimed to evaluate a multidimensional workplace strategy to improve the professional self-care of occupational therapists working with people living with a life limiting condition.

Methods

A pre and post mixed methods survey approach were utilised, with baseline data collection prior to the implementation of a multidimensional workplace strategy. The strategy included professional resilience educatio

SUBMITTER: Apostol C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7781397 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature