The Usefulness of the Person-Environment-Occupation Model in an Acute Physical Health Care Setting

Maclean, Fiona; Carin-Levy, Gail; Hunter, Heather; Malcolmson, Lorna; Locke, Elizabeth

Abstract

Background:
Limited evidence is available to illustrate the use of theory to underpin occupational therapy practice in acute physical health care settings in the United Kingdom.
Method:
A generic qualitative method investigated the views, knowledge and perceptions of seven Scottish occupational therapists about the potential usefulness of the Person-Environment-Occupation Model (PEO Model) in acute care. This convenience sample participated in two focus groups: the first to examine and understand the PEO Model and the second to explore further reflections of the strengths and limitations of its use in practice.
Findings:
The PEO Model has the potential to provide a meaningful framework in which to conceptualise patients in an acute physical health care setting.
Conclusion:
The PEO Model offers flexibility regarding the extent to which occupational performance is addressed, in a setting characterised by short hospital admission stays. Also, a range of occupation-focused models was valued to practise effectively in this setting.

Citation

Maclean, F., Carin-Levy, G., Hunter, H., Malcolmson, L., & Locke, E. (2012). The Usefulness of the Person-Environment-Occupation Model in an Acute Physical Health Care Setting. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 75(12), 555-562. https://doi.org/10.4276/030802212x13548955545530

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Oct 3, 2012
• Online Publication Date: Dec 1, 2012
• Publication Date: 2012-12
• Deposit Date: Mar 17, 2023
• Journal: British Journal of Occupational Therapy
• Print ISSN: 0308-0226
• Electronic ISSN: 1477-6006
• Publisher: SAGE Publications
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 75
• Issue: 12
• Pages: 555-562
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4276/030802212x13548955545530
• Keywords: Models (theoretical), Person-Environment-Occupation Model, occupational therapy, hospital