title: Interdisciplinary staff perceptions of an occupational therapy return to work program for people living with AIDS.
abstract: The purpose of this qualitative study was to identify the perception of interdisciplinary staff members regarding the impact of a model work and independent living oriented program for residents in supportive living facilities. This study used focus groups and individual interviews to collect these perceptions. Staff members identified four areas of impact: utilization of a holistic and process-oriented approach, an ability to identify and work with the strengths of clients, emphasis on the learning of practical skills, and creating an intersection for all aspects of services. These findings point to the fact that staff members found the value that occupational therapy has to offer their overall programming by improving participation of clients with HIV in learning practical skills for use in their daily lives and in developing work related skills.
authors.affiliation: Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.
authors.forename: Patricia
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bowyer
authors.forename: Gary
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Kielhofner
authors.forename: Brent
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Braveman
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D017144:Focus Groups; D006679:HIV Seropositivity; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational