title: An examination of occupation-based, client-centered, evidence-based occupational therapy practices in New Hampshire.
abstract: This study surveyed occupational therapy practitioners to gain a better understanding of the nature of occupational therapy practices in the State of New Hampshire. A questionnaire was developed and distributed to a sample of practitioners working in New Hampshire to gather information regarding the extent to which occupation-based, client-centered, evidence-based services were being provided. Results suggested that practitioners highly value these service delivery attributes. However, day-to-day practice decisions regarding evaluation methods, where to conduct intervention sessions, goal writing, and choices of intervention activities suggest a stronger emphasis on the evaluation and remediation of specific performance skill and body function deficits, rather than on client performance of desired occupations. In light of the findings, the discrepancy between practitioner values and daily clinical practices is discussed, along with the challenges inherent in providing authentic, evidence-based occupational therapy.
authors.forename: Shelley
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mulligan
authors.forename: Barbara Prudhomme
authors.initials: BP
authors.lastname: White
authors.forename: Sajay
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Arthanat
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D006268:Health Facilities; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009513:New Hampshire; D009788:Occupational Therapy / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011365:Professional Practice Location; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D012574:Schools; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult