Title
NICU primer for occupational therapists: Therapeutic staffing trends in northwest neonatal intensive care units – part II of II
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2010
Publication Title
Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, and Early Intervention
Department
Occupational Therapy
Abstract
The purpose of this article (Part II of a two-part series) is to highlight a study of therapeutic staffing and occupational therapy (OT) in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Twenty-seven surveys were mailed to speech language pathologists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists working in Northwest NICUs. Twelve surveys (44%) were returned, with eight completed and eligible for analysis (35%). Data were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. Descriptions of evaluation and treatment, transdisciplinary service delivery, and relationships with medical staff were discussed as were factors influencing current staffing patterns. Implications for practice and directions for the future are presented.
ISSN
1941-1243
WorldCat Link
Citation
Tanta, Kari J., and Langton, S. Youngblood. "Nicu Primer for Occupational Therapists: Therapeutic Staffing Trends in Northwest Neonatal Intensive Care Units—part Ii of Ii." Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, & Early Intervention. 3.3 (2010): 268-281. Print.