Improving the standardisation, timeliness and efficiency of the occupational therapy admission process in an older adult inpatient service
Joshua Jesudunsin Ige,
David Fancis Hunt,
Amanda Mitchell
et al.
Abstract:Occupational therapists (OTs) are at the forefront of providing recovery-oriented care for older people through timely assessments of patient’s engagement in daily living activities among many other interventions. This aids a timely, safe and successful discharge from hospital.This project built on the foundations of previous work while considering the context and requirements of two older adult wards, the rates of admission and staff retention. The specific aim agreed was for 90% of patients admitted to the o… Show more
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