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Specialist Occupational Therapist
AHP Careers Fellowship 2024-25
Focus Group Findings
Data from each focus group was analysed to identify key themes, which were reviewed collaboratively with co-creators to shape the project’s outcomes.
In NHS Fife, key areas of focus included assets, barriers, and opportunities, with 22 co-creators identifying top 5 reflections in each.
Assets
What the Mental Health Occupational Therapy service were already doing well...
Run Online Groups
Shared email inbox (for active patients to contact instead of having to phone)
Environmental adaptations (in preparation for, and during, assessment & therapy sessions)
1-way text system (to patients - for appointment reminders and other reminders/ communication updates)
Flexible appointment times & locations (to meet the person where they are most comfortable e.g. home, in the community, outdoors...)
Barriers
To being as inclusive as we want to be...
Time to read, absorb and apply learning
Ward environment
Possible governance issues
How to measure success & share in NHS
Not enough lived experience input
Hopes
& next steps for staff & the service...
2-way text messaging system with patients
Protected learning time - eBook, case studies, reflective skills sharing...
Lead people within local teams to attend special interest groups, national events & feedback to teams
More accessible letters & clear information/ expectations communicated about appointments
Coproduce/ co-create with experts by experience at a local level
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