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Publisher Statement: This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Bulletin on 30th March 2016, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/14473828.2016.1161960
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 5-15 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Bulletin |
Volume | 72 |
Issue number | 1 |
Early online date | 30 Mar 2016 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2016 |
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This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Bulletin on 30th March 2016, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/14473828.2016.1161960Keywords
- Occupational therapy
- Mental health
- Online international learning
- Cultural competence
- Professional practice
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Preparation for an uncertain world: international curriculum development for mental health occupational therapy. / Wimpenny, Katherine; Lewis, L.; Roe, Sarah; Desiron, Huget; Gordon, Imogen; Waters, Sue.
In: World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Bulletin, Vol. 72, No. 1, 2016, p. 5-15.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Preparation for an uncertain world: international curriculum development for mental health occupational therapy
AU - Wimpenny, Katherine
AU - Lewis, L.
AU - Roe, Sarah
AU - Desiron, Huget
AU - Gordon, Imogen
AU - Waters, Sue
N1 - This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Bulletin on 30th March 2016, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/14473828.2016.1161960
PY - 2016
Y1 - 2016
N2 - Occupational therapy graduates are entering an increasingly complex practice landscape, particularly in the field of mental health. Moreover, the role of higher education in effectively preparing graduates for the challenges they face in an uncertain world is still developing. An innovative, international online learning module involving three countries (United Kingdom, South Africa & Belguim) was created with the aim to improve graduates’ preparedness for practice. A total of 215 final year occupational therapy students’ engagement in an on-line discussion forum was analysed using case study design. The study revealed significant increases in inter-cultural sensitivity amongst students measured pre and post project, alongside numerous challenges in engagement and learning. Augmented learning opportunities within the curriculum are argued as vital to equip graduates with enhanced agency, greater resilience and improved tolerance for managing complexity. Further research is required to enable graduates to be better prepared for practice and to develop skills to help navigate and mange the ‘not knowing’.Publisher Statement: This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Bulletin on 30th March 2016, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/14473828.2016.1161960
AB - Occupational therapy graduates are entering an increasingly complex practice landscape, particularly in the field of mental health. Moreover, the role of higher education in effectively preparing graduates for the challenges they face in an uncertain world is still developing. An innovative, international online learning module involving three countries (United Kingdom, South Africa & Belguim) was created with the aim to improve graduates’ preparedness for practice. A total of 215 final year occupational therapy students’ engagement in an on-line discussion forum was analysed using case study design. The study revealed significant increases in inter-cultural sensitivity amongst students measured pre and post project, alongside numerous challenges in engagement and learning. Augmented learning opportunities within the curriculum are argued as vital to equip graduates with enhanced agency, greater resilience and improved tolerance for managing complexity. Further research is required to enable graduates to be better prepared for practice and to develop skills to help navigate and mange the ‘not knowing’.Publisher Statement: This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Bulletin on 30th March 2016, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/14473828.2016.1161960
KW - Occupational therapy
KW - Mental health
KW - Online international learning
KW - Cultural competence
KW - Professional practice
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DO - 10.1080/14473828.2016.1161960
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SN - 1447-3828
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