Abstract
The aim of this study was to examine the possible attributes that may comprise excellence in an acute-practice Occupational Therapist.
A Delphi survey was used and eighteen expert OTs were purposively recruited from Perth's three adult tertiary hospitals. Panellists rated and ranked sixteen possible attributes and the final order of importance (from most to least) was determined as follows: Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Self Management Professional/OT Skills, Critical Thinking, Practical Positive Attitude, Conscientious, Flexible, Compassionate, Client Centred Approach, Leadership, Time Management, Intelligence, Team Player, Humility
These results have not been available prior to this study and have significance for the Western Australian adult, acute practice OT community.
A Delphi survey was used and eighteen expert OTs were purposively recruited from Perth's three adult tertiary hospitals. Panellists rated and ranked sixteen possible attributes and the final order of importance (from most to least) was determined as follows: Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Self Management Professional/OT Skills, Critical Thinking, Practical Positive Attitude, Conscientious, Flexible, Compassionate, Client Centred Approach, Leadership, Time Management, Intelligence, Team Player, Humility
These results have not been available prior to this study and have significance for the Western Australian adult, acute practice OT community.
| Original language | English |
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| Qualification | Masters |
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| Award date | 21 May 2021 |
| Publication status | Unpublished - 2013 |