Losing something of value: An exploration of risk in discharge planning with older people
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2018
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Murphy, T.
Butler, M.
Kidd, J.
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New Zealand Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2018; 65(2):13-19
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Tracy Murphy, Mary Butler, and Jacquie Kidd
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Risk is an integral part of occupational therapy practice, particularly in relation to whether a patient is considered to be ready to be discharged home. This paper presents an exploratory qualitative study that examines the way a group of occupational therapists have conceptualised risk in relation to discharge planning with older adults. We found that although there are times when risks should be avoided, a wholly risk averse approach could result in patients losing something of value as they are prevented from growth experiences.
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© New Zealand Association of Occupational Therapists, 2018