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Specialization in OT
how does OT relate to other allied health professions? |
OT has undergone extensive and rapid growth in the areas of specialization
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Specialization in OT
what are the key-factors attributed to the growth of specialization? explain 2 |
a)medical technology explosion/expansion
b)expansion of knowledge base & interventional strategies |
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Specialization in OT
what are the key-factors attributed to the growth of specialization? explain 2 more |
c)general-public’s increased awareness & belief in “therapeutic-value” of rehabilitation/therapy
d)insurance companies willingness to pay for services |
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Specialization in OT
what are the key-factors attributed to the growth of specialization? explain 2 more |
e)increased awareness & sensitivity;legislators advocated for individuals w/ handicaps to be “reintegrated” into society(accessibility, work, school, etc)
f)the concept of health & wellness to prevent illness & lost days from work (economic incentivization for healthier lifestyles). |
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Specialization in OT
what are the key-factors attributed to the growth of specialization? explain last one |
g)The growing sense of “autonomy of service”among skilled and knowledgeable clinicians…who began to leave the safety of hospitals & explore private practice.
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Specialization in OT
what are some external factors that foster growth in specialty care? name 1 & examples |
the various types of occupations ppl perform such as kids engage in play, adults work, volunteers give back to community,etc
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Specialization in OT
what are some external factors that foster growth in specialty care? name another & examples |
the regions economy & cultural make-up such as fishing, farming, or things accepted in certain regions such as western medicine or non-traditional med
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Specialization in OT
what are some external factors that foster growth in specialty care? name another & examples |
Specialty pay for certain specialty certifications such as certified hand therapist, NDT trained,geriatrics certification, etc
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Specialization in OT
what are some external factors that foster growth in specialty care? name another & examples |
Supply & demande-external factors,such as“rural" & “school-based settings”drive therapist's decision to enter specialty area(e.g. sign-on bonus,moving allowances, supervisory positions, lucrative benefits packages)
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