Characteristics of community-based occupational therapy: Results of a norwegian survey.

Ongoing changes in healthcare delivery systems in Norway increasingly require community-based services, and the changes will likely affect the working conditions and opportunities for occupational therapists. To characterize occupational therapy in community-based practice in Norway. A cross-sectional, descriptive survey design was applied using a questionnaire related to personal and organizational characteristics.

Community-based occupational therapy in Norway: Content, dilemmas, and priorities.

Background: Profound changes in municipal health services, are calling for new models for community-based occupational therapy services.

Objective: The aim of the study is to explore how Norwegian occupational therapists position themselves in relation to the tasks delivered.

Method: Focus group interviews were conducted with ten community-based occupational therapists.

Involvement in Research and Development Projects Among Community-working Occupational Therapists in Norway.

A cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted (n = 561). Almost half of the participants took part in research and development projects. Being involved in research and development was associated with lower age, having further education, and higher levels of work experience.

Perceived Influence on Service Goals Among Community-Working Occupational Therapists in Norway.

Aim: This study aimed to assess the perceived influence that community-working occupational therapists in Norway have on the service goals of their respective organizations. In addition, we aimed to assess sociodemographic and work-related factors associated with the perceived level of influence.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was distributed to occupational therapists in community-based services in Norway (n = 1767), to which 561 (32%) responded.