Implementing occupation based practice among Bangladeshi occupational therapists in different clinical settings

Abstract

Background: Occupation Based Practice (OBP) is the core skills of Occupational Therapy. OBP is one of the client centered practice in which both the occupational therapists and the client cooperatively select a design meaningful activities based on clients, interests, needs, health and participation in daily life. But there are many challenges for occupational therapists to use OBP in their practice area. Particularly for those who are working in the medical oriented settings. This study was focused to know the present situation of implementing OBP among Occupational Therapists in Bangladesh. Objective: Objectives of this study were to understand the perception of OBP among OT who are practicing in Bangladesh, to identify the positive factors or influencing of implementing OBP among Bangladeshi Occupational Therapists. To explore the challenge and barriers of implementing OBP in different settings. Result and discussion: After analyzing data it was found that, Occupational Therapists who are working in Bangladesh they have good understanding of OBP. Good therapeutic relationship and positive feedback influences an Occupational therapists to provide OBP. But they faces challenges to implement OBP such as poor referral, limited time, limited manpower, poor arrangement of settings and insufficient training that’s are the factors. Conclusion: OBP is one of the client centered practice in which both the occupationa therapists and the client cooperatively select a design meaningful activities based on clients, interests, needs, health and participation in daily life. The main focus of OBP is client’s enablement to engage and participate in real life situation. OBP also effective in minimizing deteriorate in leisure and ADLs engagement. Key words: Occupational Therapy, Occupation, Occupation based practice