Influences of COVID-19 pandemic and the states of emergency on occupational therapy for physical disorders: A questionnaire survey in Hokkaido, Japan
Objective: This study aimed to explore the influence of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) on occupational therapy (OT) for physical disorders, including changes in the assessment, treatment, other restrictions, and measures of OT. Methods: A questionnaire survey was conducted among occupational th...
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| author | Hidekazu Saito Kazuki Yokoyama Takafumi Morimoto Hisaaki Ota Nozomu Ikeda |
| author_facet | Hidekazu Saito Kazuki Yokoyama Takafumi Morimoto Hisaaki Ota Nozomu Ikeda |
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| description | Objective: This study aimed to explore the influence of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) on occupational therapy (OT) for physical disorders, including changes in the assessment, treatment, other restrictions, and measures of OT. Methods: A questionnaire survey was conducted among occupational therapists working in Hokkaido, Japan, and 123 out of the 334 (36.8%) were from OT facilities that target physical disorders. The responses were classified the categories and codes by [ ] and < >, respectively. Results: The number of patients decreased in 47.1% of the OT facilities after the pandemic declaration. Only one facility reported <decrease in intervention with palpation>. Therefore, [thoroughness of standard precautions] including <disinfection of materials and common use areas>, <hand hygiene>, and [changes in treatment structure] including <restriction on use of materials> were implemented. Additionally, there were not only [restrictions on participation of patients] and [restrictions on outpatient services], but also [restrictions on operations of OT], such as <cancellation or change of the methods of meetings and workshops> and so on. Furthermore, [changes in treatment structure] and [setting criteria for discontinuation of participation] were utilized in some facilities to prevent and to reduce the risk of infection. Conclusions: By revisiting the assessment and treatment guidelines on infection control, it is possible to provide continuous OT services and to tackle the challenges posed by the pandemic. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-54341ead23404c78bda34a9e4e5ed87a2022-12-22T04:36:49ZengSAGE PublishingHong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy1569-18611876-43982022-12-013510.1177/15691861221121525Influences of COVID-19 pandemic and the states of emergency on occupational therapy for physical disorders: A questionnaire survey in Hokkaido, JapanHidekazu SaitoKazuki YokoyamaTakafumi MorimotoHisaaki OtaNozomu IkedaObjective: This study aimed to explore the influence of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) on occupational therapy (OT) for physical disorders, including changes in the assessment, treatment, other restrictions, and measures of OT. Methods: A questionnaire survey was conducted among occupational therapists working in Hokkaido, Japan, and 123 out of the 334 (36.8%) were from OT facilities that target physical disorders. The responses were classified the categories and codes by [ ] and < >, respectively. Results: The number of patients decreased in 47.1% of the OT facilities after the pandemic declaration. Only one facility reported <decrease in intervention with palpation>. Therefore, [thoroughness of standard precautions] including <disinfection of materials and common use areas>, <hand hygiene>, and [changes in treatment structure] including <restriction on use of materials> were implemented. Additionally, there were not only [restrictions on participation of patients] and [restrictions on outpatient services], but also [restrictions on operations of OT], such as <cancellation or change of the methods of meetings and workshops> and so on. Furthermore, [changes in treatment structure] and [setting criteria for discontinuation of participation] were utilized in some facilities to prevent and to reduce the risk of infection. Conclusions: By revisiting the assessment and treatment guidelines on infection control, it is possible to provide continuous OT services and to tackle the challenges posed by the pandemic.https://doi.org/10.1177/15691861221121525 |
| spellingShingle | Hidekazu Saito Kazuki Yokoyama Takafumi Morimoto Hisaaki Ota Nozomu Ikeda Influences of COVID-19 pandemic and the states of emergency on occupational therapy for physical disorders: A questionnaire survey in Hokkaido, Japan Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy |
| title | Influences of COVID-19 pandemic and the states of emergency on occupational therapy for physical disorders: A questionnaire survey in Hokkaido, Japan |
| title_full | Influences of COVID-19 pandemic and the states of emergency on occupational therapy for physical disorders: A questionnaire survey in Hokkaido, Japan |
| title_fullStr | Influences of COVID-19 pandemic and the states of emergency on occupational therapy for physical disorders: A questionnaire survey in Hokkaido, Japan |
| title_full_unstemmed | Influences of COVID-19 pandemic and the states of emergency on occupational therapy for physical disorders: A questionnaire survey in Hokkaido, Japan |
| title_short | Influences of COVID-19 pandemic and the states of emergency on occupational therapy for physical disorders: A questionnaire survey in Hokkaido, Japan |
| title_sort | influences of covid 19 pandemic and the states of emergency on occupational therapy for physical disorders a questionnaire survey in hokkaido japan |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1177/15691861221121525 |
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