Although quality management is used in occupational therapy in South Africa, no
comprehensive description or standardisation of it exists. Literature in the context of
this topic is scarce. As a consequence of this problem, the purpose of this study was
to describe the extent of occupational therapists’ involvement in quality
management. A quantitative study in the form of a survey was carried out. A
convenience sample of 80 occupational therapists was surveyed, using a structured
questionnaire. Results of the study indicate that most occupational therapists have
some knowledge of quality frameworks. Standardisation on documentation and its
auditing appears to be one of a number of problems. Another challenge is that
occupational therapists may work in relative professional isolation making it
problematic to implement quality management. Recommendations were made for
occupational therapy practice and further research, as well as recommendations for
a quality management framework for occupational therapy in South Africa. / Health Studies / M. A. (Public Health)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/5034 |
| Date | 06 1900 |
| Creators | Robinson, Helen Elizabeth |
| Contributors | Botha, A.D.H. |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource (xiii, 100 leaves) |
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