Allied Health survey results
QLD DTSC conducted a national online survey of three Allied Health professional groups; occupational therapists (OT), social workers (SW) and diversional therapists (DT) to identify their key dementia education and training needs. The survey was promoted and distributed through DTSC networks nationally though responses came predominantly from WA, QLD, NSW/ACT and SA. The results of the survey are being used to inform the development of appropriate educational activities and resources for Allied Health and specifically these three groups.
Read a summary of the surveys here -
Occupational Therapist survey results
Diversional Therapist survey results
Occupational Therapy
Dementia: Osborne Park Hospital Guide for Occupational Therapists in Clinical Practice
This evidence-based guide was developed by a team of Occupational Therapists working at Osborne Park Hospital, WA. It Identifies key evidence-based assessment and intervention strategies that Occupational Therapists can use to assist people with dementia and their families to assist management of activities of daily living and related areas.
Using the Hierarchic Dementia Scale (HDS) to plan care
A video presentation by Heather Freegard
Diversional Therapy
Practical tips and useful links for successfully implementing and tailoring leisure activities for people with dementia from material presented at the Beyond Bingo Workshops in Queensland 2013:
Music
Australian Music Therapy Association www.austmta.org.au
Art Appreciation
Life Story Work
Dementia UK www.dementiauk.org/information-support/life-story-work/
Allied Health Leadership Development Program
