Shordike Anne, Howell Donna
Department of Occupational Therapy, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY.
Occup Ther Health Care. 2002;15(1-2):57-68. doi: 10.1080/J003v15n01_07.
SUMMARY This article describes a successfully designed and implemented program created for mentally ill homeless men by Level II occupational therapy students from Eastern Kentucky University. Outcomes for the clients, the staff and the students were extremely positive and have contributed to the appreciation and acceptance of occupational therapy as a discipline that can contribute to the health of this underserved population. This model demonstrates the effectiveness of University sponsored fieldwork in introducing occupational therapy to the community, creating awareness of what occupational therapy has to offer and developing a climate to bring needed services to clients and provide community-based employment for occupational therapists.
摘要 本文介绍了东肯塔基大学二级职业治疗专业学生为患有精神疾病的无家可归男性设计并成功实施的一个项目。该项目对服务对象、工作人员和学生产生的效果非常积极，有助于提升人们对职业治疗作为一门可为这一服务欠缺人群的健康做出贡献的学科的认识和接受度。该模式展示了大学赞助的实地考察在将职业治疗引入社区、提高人们对职业治疗所能提供的服务的认识以及营造一种为服务对象带来所需服务并为职业治疗师提供社区就业机会的氛围方面的有效性。
