Date of Award
8-2021
Document Status
Open Access
Degree Type
Project
Degree Name
Occupational Therapy (M.S.)
Department
Occupational Therapy
First Advisor
Susan Cleghorn
Abstract
Objective: This study sought to explore occupational therapy practitioners’ perceptions of their role in working with older adults with sleep issues.
Methods: A mixed methods approach was used with data gathered from an online survey tool disseminated through social media platforms. Data from 17 participants was analyzed.
Results: Respondents reported not receiving entry-level knowledge of sleep evaluation in academic programs (70.6%). Additionally, 41.2% of respondents utilized continuing education opportunities. Respondents reported lack of occupational therapy specific evaluation tools as a significant barrier to addressing sleep in practice.
Discussion: Results indicate the need for additional research, coverage on sleep in the academic curriculum, and professional development opportunities, and occupational therapy specific evaluations for addressing sleep.
ScholarWorks Citation
Cleghorn, Susan; Bell, Nicole; Muhammad, Sauda; Schneider, Jordan; and Zeleznak, Laura, "The Role of Occupational Therapy Practitioners in Evaluation and Intervention of Sleep with Older Adult Clients" (2021). Older Adult. 12.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/ot_older_adult/12
