The Provision of Assistive Technology by Occupational Therapists Who Practice in Mental Health

The purpose of this study is to determine what assistive technology devices occupational therapists working in mental health settings use with their clients. Based on the literature, the authors expected that no tech and low tech assistive technology solutions are being used with clients in these se...

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Published in:Occupational therapy in mental health 2011-04, Vol.27 (2), p.178-190
Main Authors: Gitlow, Lynn, Dininno, Destiny, Choate, Lindsay, Luce, Raechell A., Flecky, Kathleen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
assistive technology
Educational programmes
High technology
Mental disorders
Mental health
Mental health services
Mentally ill people
Occupational therapists
Occupational therapy
Professional development
Technical aids
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Summary:The purpose of this study is to determine what assistive technology devices occupational therapists working in mental health settings use with their clients. Based on the literature, the authors expected that no tech and low tech assistive technology solutions are being used with clients in these settings even though high technology options are available for people with mental illness who have co-existing cognitive disabilities. The findings of the study reveal that indeed no tech and low tech interventions are most often used. Implications for professional development educational programs and further research are suggested.
ISSN:0164-212X
1541-3101
DOI:10.1080/0164212X.2011.567352