Date of Award
7-2006
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Occupational Therapy
First Advisor
Dr. Ben Atchison
Second Advisor
Dr. Diane Dirette
Third Advisor
Dr. Richard Cooper
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
In this research entry-level therapists' were questioned about their readiness to prescribe low-technology adaptive equipment to geriatric populations. The analysis of 33 returned questionnaires have been discussed, with the overall results indicating that experience, familiarity, and education of specific equipment are all significantly related to the confidence levels of entry-level therapists in prescribing those equipment.
Additionally, the results of specific analysis for the groups of equipment, namely dressing, bathing and toileting were entertained. Open ended questions regarding equipment usage, follow up and trends are also discussed. Finally prediction equations are shared resulting from statistical analysis.
Recommended Citation
Wood, Russell, "Entry Level Therapists’ Perceived Readiness to Prescribe Low-Technology Adaptive Equipment to Geriatric Populations" (2006). Masters Theses. 4668.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/4668