Research Platform
Issue Date: July 2017
Published Online: July 01, 2017
Updated: April 30, 2020
An Action Research Approach to Occupational Therapy Discharge Planning in the Acute Care Setting
Helene Smith-Gabai, PhD, OTR/L, BCPR
Author Affiliations
  • Brenau University
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Research Platform   |   July 01, 2017
An Action Research Approach to Occupational Therapy Discharge Planning in the Acute Care Setting
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2017, Vol. 71, 7111505068. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2017.71S1-RP202B
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2017, Vol. 71, 7111505068. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2017.71S1-RP202B
Abstract

Date Presented 3/31/2017

Using action research, acute care occupational therapists explored current discharge planning practices and through consensus implemented and evaluated several strategies to improve their discharge planning skills. Increased visibility and good communication were the primary focus of the selected action plans.

Primary Author and Speaker: Helene Smith-Gabai