Discipline of Occupational Therapy: Recent submissions
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Allied health education for disability rights: A Case study from the University of Sydney's Faculty of Health Sciences
Published 2016-02-05Introduction: Persons with disabilities are vulnerable to rights violations when accessing healthcare. As allied health professionals play a significant role in the care of persons with disabilities, it is important that ...Open AccessThesis -
Occupational Therapy with Australian Indigenous children and their families: A rural and remote perspective
Published 2016-02-05Background/aim: Occupational therapy service delivery must be adapted when working with Indigenous communities, as there is a diversity of beliefs, values and customs. There are currently no evidence-based models of therapy ...Open AccessThesis -
Practical Food Groups: Exploring their contribution towards facilitating cognitive behavioural changes that suppport long term outcomes for individuals with eating disorders
Published 2016-02-05Objective: Relapse and rehospitalisation in individuals with eating disorders is a critical issue, especially considering their high prevalence. Emerging evidence supports practical and activity-based interventions as a ...Open AccessThesis -
Ethical Dilemmas Experienced by Occupational Therapists Working in Private Practice
Published 2016-01-11Background: Contemporary healthcare systems are constantly evolving. Healthcare professionals including occupational therapists are required to adapt to increasing contextual demands while maintaining professional and ...Open AccessThesis -
A critical comparison of the similarities and differences in the conceptualisation of disability between Indigenous people in Australia and New South Wales disability service agencies
Published 2016-01-11This thesis critically compares the conceptualisation of disability in the public discourse between Indigenous people and New South Wales (NSW) government and non-government disability service agencies. This study explores ...Open AccessThesis