Knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required by occupational therapist and physiotherapist beginning practitioners in work‐related practice: A systematic review

Abstract

Findings from this systematic review provided credible evidence about attributes required by occupational therapists and physiotherapists but not including new graduates, in work-related practice. However, due to low evidence levels findings will need to be applied with caution. More rigorous research is needed to evaluate occupational therapy and physiotherapy workplace interventions to guide practice and to assist occupational therapists and physiotherapists promote the effectiveness of their services.

Professional competencies in vocational rehabilitation: Results of a Delphi study

“…Given the above discussion, providing the demographics of the panel, the results of this research process appear to provide a valid opinion 41 of occupational therapists in South Africa. The results of this research further appear consistent with published international studies [65][66][67] . Aspects which did not appear to be identified by the research participants as clearly as in the international studies include injury prevention [65][66][67] , health promotion 65 , evidence based practice 66 as well as injury and illness management and rehabilitation 67 .…”

Occupational Therapy Employers’ Perceptions of Professionalism

“…Explaining and establishing the value of OT in our data was less frequently included in the Mulholland and Derdall (2004) study and not apparent in the Adam et al (2011) and Adam et al (2013) studies. There are clearly differences in the three countries' health care systems.…”

Fieldwork Educators' Perspectives: Professional Behavior Attributes of Level II Fieldwork Students

“…Authors (Year) Professional Behaviors Adam, Peters, & Chipchase (2013) Knowledge of work injury prevention, management, treatment, rehabilitation, communication, professional presence, behaviors of self-reflection, and evaluation. Breines (1988) Aggressiveness, competitive, and collaborative attitudes were considered male characteristics and professional.…”