Risks with older adults in acute care settings: UK occupational therapists' and physiotherapists' perceptions of risk... - 2 views

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  #1 bshover on 15 Oct 17

   

  Atwal, A., McIntyre, A., & Wiggett, C. (2012). Risks with older adults in acute care settings: UK occupational therapists' and physiotherapists' perceptions of risks associated with discharge and professional practice. Scandinavian Journal Of Caring Sciences, 26(2), 381-393. doi:10.1111/j.1471-6712.2011.00946.x
  
  This article highlights what I believe to be one of my most important roles as an OT in the acute care setting, discharge planning. There are inherent risks with discharging a patient to the wrong setting, inhibiting their ability to be independent and maintain quality of life. All too often we see re-admissions in the acute care setting and one of our main goals should be limiting these occurrences through proper discharge placements for our clients. The article mentions that an interdisciplinary approach is key and I would agree.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Atwal, A., McIntyre, A., & Wiggett, C. (2012). Risks with older adults in acute care settings: UK occupational therapists' and physiotherapists' perceptions of risks associated with discharge and professional practice. Scandinavian Journal Of Caring Sciences, 26(2), 381-393. doi:10.1111/j.1471-6712.2011.00946.x <br /> <br /> This article highlights what I believe to be one of my most important roles as an OT in the acute care setting, discharge planning. There are inherent risks with discharging a patient to the wrong setting, inhibiting their ability to be independent and maintain quality of life. All too often we see re-admissions in the acute care setting and one of our main goals should be limiting these occurrences through proper discharge placements for our clients. The article mentions that an interdisciplinary approach is key and I would agree.</div>

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