Therapists’ Perspectives of Core Characteristics Required for Rehabilitation in Community Setting in Singapore
Applied/Translational Research
Centre for Allied Health & Pharmacy Excellence
Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care
31 December 2023
Gather therapists’ perspectives on essential skills, knowledge, and characteristics required for community rehabilitation in. Community therapists are critical partners in enabling clients to live, learn, work, and play.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Applied/Translational Research, Mixed-Methods
About this Content
Aims
Gather therapists’ perspectives on essential skills, knowledge, and characteristics required for community rehabilitation in Singapore.
Background
Community rehabilitation requires unique core competencies to meet evolving needs, requiring attraction, retention, and training of AHPs.
Methods
Mixed methods: Thematic analysis of surveys (n=59) and focus group discussion (n=8).
Results
Key attributes: Empathy (30%), Openness (29%), Valuing collaboration (27%). Knowledge: Resources in community (42%), clinical knowledge (29%).
Conclusion
Community therapists are critical partners in enabling clients to live, learn, work, and play. Tailored plans are needed to meet their unique challenges.
Lessons Learnt
Structured frameworks are needed for career progression, mentorship, and collaboration to attract and retain therapists.
Keywords
Community Rehabilitation, Core Competencies, Allied Health, Career Progression, Collaboration
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care |
Organization(s) Involved | SPD |
Platform(s) | Centre for Allied Health & Pharmacy Excellence |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation Therapy |
Project Lead(s) | Jingyi Lin |
Project Member(s) |
Connect with this contributor!
Jingyi Lin - lin_jingyi@spd.org.sg