Poster Session  |   November 2018
Informal Leadership in the Clinical Setting: Occupational Therapist Perspectives
Clark Patrick Heard, OTD, OT Reg. (Ont.)
Author Affiliations
  • Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care
Article Information
Professional Issues / Health Services Research and Education
Poster Session   |   November 2018
Informal Leadership in the Clinical Setting: Occupational Therapist Perspectives
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, November 2018, Vol. 72, 7211510179p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2018.72S1-PO4018
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, November 2018, Vol. 72, 7211510179p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2018.72S1-PO4018
Abstract

Date Presented 4/20/2018

This novel qualitative research considered participation in the role of informal leader for 10 occupational therapists in Ontario, Canada. A qualitative analysis supports understanding the role and its unique clinical contribution. Recommendations for curriculum and professional support are provided.

Primary Author and Speaker: Clark Patrick Heard

Contributing Authors: Jared Scott, Emily Van Der Kamp, Tanisha McGinn, Amjad Yahia