Jan Gill
Occupational Therapy Graduates of 2009: Knowledge and Attitudes Relating to Their Role in the Area of Alcohol Misuse
Gill, Jan; MacLean, Fiona; Renton, Linda; O'May, Fiona
Abstract
Purpose: Within Scotland, health policy changes are being considered to address the misuse of alcohol. Concurrently, a shifting of professional roles within the National Health Service is under way. The purpose of the study was to investigate personal knowledge and attitudes relating to alcohol use/misuse amongst all final year Scottish occupational therapy students.
Procedure: A self-completed questionnaire was developed for delivery in spring 2009 within scheduled lectures to students (n = 161) at all three Scottish universities providing occupational therapy education.
Findings: Of those in class, 93% (n = 109) provided completed questionnaires. There was evidence of gaps in knowledge around the understanding and application of United Kingdom responsible drinking guidelines; however, students reported confidence in their professional and personal ability to act effectively in this area of clinical practice. There was a distinct lack of congruence with key proposals put forward by the Scottish Government to address alcohol misuse.
Conclusion: Identified knowledge gaps have implications for the alcohol teaching content of the curriculum in Scotland. Additionally, while investigation of student attitudes revealed a self-belief in personal and professional skills, the findings nevertheless stress a need to ensure that the potential value of occupational therapists’ contribution is more effectively communicated to their health professional colleagues.
Citation
Gill, J., MacLean, F., Renton, L., & O'May, F. (2011). Occupational Therapy Graduates of 2009: Knowledge and Attitudes Relating to Their Role in the Area of Alcohol Misuse. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 74(4), 168-175. https://doi.org/10.4276/030802211x13021048723174
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Online Publication Date | Apr 1, 2011 |
Publication Date | 2011-04 |
Deposit Date | Feb 18, 2015 |
Journal | British Journal of Occupational Therapy |
Print ISSN | 0308-0226 |
Electronic ISSN | 1477-6006 |
Publisher | SAGE Publications |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 74 |
Issue | 4 |
Pages | 168-175 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.4276/030802211x13021048723174 |
Keywords | Students; alcohol; professional role; knowledge; attitudes; further education; higher education |
Public URL | http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/7593 |
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