A qualitative study into the experiences of occupational therapists in addressing bed positioning needs across a range of clinical settings in an area of Wales
The following key findings and recommendations are outlined: (1) Bed positioning interventions are individualised. (2) The optimal timing of bed positioning assessments and interventions for inpatients is debated. (3) Multidisciplinary involvement is needed for effective implementation of bed positioning interventions. (4) Variations across services exist, causing inconsistencies in service provision. (5) More training and support in this area of practice are desired by occupational therapists. (6) More research into the clinical effectiveness of bed positioning interventions is welcomed to support clinical justification.
Authors
- Carly Reagon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6370-3705)
- R. E. Cope (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5492-5257)
Institutions
- Cardiff University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy
- Published
- 2025-04-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/03080226241306590
- Primary Topic
- Psychiatric care and mental health services
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00