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#1 kolodziejs on 14 Nov 15Supervision is descried as a process to ensure accountability in the workplace and also to facilitated clinicians to reflect upon their practice. The central themes of effective supervision, as highlighted in the literature, are presented. The benefits and potential difficulties are described, with an emphasis on the need to understand the aims of supervision. The article suggests that supervision should be supportive but challenging in order to be effective. The essential components of quality supervision are presented; for example, written supervision contracts, training in supervision, reviews and feedback for both supervisor and supervisee. A brief overview of a supervision package is provided as one way to implement supervision for occupational therapists. The package offers a practical guide to the process of supervision, with an emphasis on a supportive and enabling approach. Occupational therapists need to debate the merits and pitfalls of supervision to ensure that the supervision offered is effective and of a high quality.
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