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OT is pivotal in the rehabilitation and recovery of individuals with orthopedic conditions (Nelson, 2010). However, as a new graduate occupational therapist, there is limited support as they make the transition to clinical practice (Turpin et al., 2021). New graduates receive support through professional mentorship and peer support but are often focused on the safe practice of basic skills rather than on best practices (Opoku et al., 2021). New graduates would feel more confident in clinical judgment and decision-making with additional support from mentors and accessible up-to-date resources (Adam et al., 2013). Purpose: Develop an accessible resource for new occupational therapists entering the orthopedic setting.
Publication Date
Fall 2023
Publisher
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Keywords
Humans, Mentors, Occupational therapist, Judgement, Clinical competence
Medical Subject Headings
Humans, Mentors, Occupational therapist, Judgement, Clinical competence
Disciplines
Occupational Therapy | Other Education
Recommended Citation
Carlson, R., Carey, H., Munch, K., & Choe, L. (2023, October 1). Bridging the Gap from New Graduate to Practicing Occupational Therapist: An Educational Resource in Orthopedics. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesfall2023/16
Comments
Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, held online at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on December 6, 2023.