BACKGROUND: Long-term care culture change (LTCCC) is a national movement that aims to improve the quality of life (QoL) of long-term care (LTC) residents by radically transforming traditional, institutional facilities into person-directed homes. While the domains of LTCCC align closely with occupational therapy (OT) values and practices, occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) are experiencing barriers related to the “Three R’s” (limited resources, role, and recognition), impacting their ability to adopt leadership roles in the LTCCC movement.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this doctoral project is to develop an online platform dedicated to defining OT’s role in LTCCC and empowering OTPs to become leaders in the national movement.
METHODS: A systematic approach was used to apply a theoretical framework to the problem, identify factors contributing to the problem, and develop the solution. This systematic approach culminated in the development of the final doctoral platform.
RESULTS: The Motivate Culture Change (MotCC) website utilizes diverse formats, such as videos, infographics, and assessments to facilitate strategic learning. Content of the MotCC platform includes original resources related to each domain of LTCCC, external links to LTCCC materials, lists of barriers to LTCCC implementation and resources to combat those challenges, as well as, opportunities to interact with other professionals via the website discussion forum, and access to consultation services.
CONCLUSION: As the LTCCC continues to grow, it is critical for OTPs to demonstrate their unique leadership potential in the movement. The MotCC platform enables OTPs to demonstrate their professional value, enhance organizational effectiveness, promote increased QoC and improve the QoL for all residents in LTC settings.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:bu.edu/oai:open.bu.edu:2144/48761 |
| Date | 14 May 2024 |
| Creators | Yoder, Sarah Louise |
| Contributors | Grijalba Illescas, Vanessa, Jacobs, Karen |
| Source Sets | Boston University |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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