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  #1 bshover on 10 Nov 17

   

  Gage, M., Cook, J. V., & Fryday-Field, K. (1997). Understanding the Transition to Community Living After Discharge From an Acute Care Hospital An Exploratory Study. American Journal Of Occupational Therapy, 51(2), 96-103.
  
  This study looks at challenges and demonstrates the importance of the transition back home from hospital treatment for OT clients. Clients need to be aware of discharge plans and limitations that may be present when returning to their home environment. This article boils down to the importance of communication and relationship between client and therapist. It is better error on the side of over communication, making sure the client is informed of limitations and strengths as well as potential barriers to independence in the community that they are discharging too.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Gage, M., Cook, J. V., & Fryday-Field, K. (1997). Understanding the Transition to Community Living After Discharge From an Acute Care Hospital An Exploratory Study. American Journal Of Occupational Therapy, 51(2), 96-103. <br /> <br /> This study looks at challenges and demonstrates the importance of the transition back home from hospital treatment for OT clients. Clients need to be aware of discharge plans and limitations that may be present when returning to their home environment. This article boils down to the importance of communication and relationship between client and therapist. It is better error on the side of over communication, making sure the client is informed of limitations and strengths as well as potential barriers to independence in the community that they are discharging too.</div>

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