Variables affecting the competency maintenance behaviors of occupational therapists.

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between work environment and the competency maintenance activities of occupational therapists. METHOD: A survey of 121 occupational therapists in three states and interviews with 8 occupational therapists in Ohio were used. RESULTS...

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Publicado en:American Journal of Occupational Therapy Vol. 55; no. 1; pp. 28 - 36
Autores principales: Lysaght RM, Altschuld JW, Grant HK, Henderson JL
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: American Occupational Therapy Association Jan/Feb2001
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          Lysaght RM
          Altschuld JW
          Grant HK
          Henderson JL
        affil: Assistant Professor, Division of Occupational Therapy, University of Utah, 520 Wakara Way, Suite 302, Salt Lake City, Utah 84108-1213
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          Professional Competence
          Occupational Therapists
          Education, Continuing
          Surveys
          Interviews
          Questionnaires
          Descriptive Statistics
          Mail
          Content Analysis
          P-Value
          Pearson's Correlation Coefficient
          Credentialing
          Random Sample
          Coefficient alpha
          Internal Consistency
          Telephone
          T-Tests
          Two-Tailed Test
          Multiple Regression
          Competency Assessment
          Support, Psychosocial
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      ab: OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between work environment and the competency maintenance activities of occupational therapists. METHOD: A survey of 121 occupational therapists in three states and interviews with 8 occupational therapists in Ohio were used. RESULTS: Analysis of survey data indicated that workplace support and the degree of competency monitoring are significant determinants of competency maintenance behavior. State continuing education requirements had no impact on reported levels of competency maintenance. Personal motivation of the therapist emerged as a potentially important moderator of the relationship between environment and competency maintenance. CONCLUSIONS: Although environmental factors enhance competency maintenance activities, active participation in competency maintenance is also related to the personal commitment of the individual therapist. Strategies that reduce barriers to effective competency maintenance and promote a culture of continuing competency in the profession merit further investigation.
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