Abstract
A descriptive study was conducted through the use of an online survey to gain understanding of the current occupational therapy practices of medication management. Although most respondents felt this topic is important, 24% of those surveyed reported not including medication management in their practice. Results suggest cognition was an important consideration when addressing medication management as well as the need to increase occupational therapy practitioners’ knowledge and use of medication management.
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We want to thank Caylee Miller, OTS., Lauren Sherkus, OTS. and Isabella Boyle, OTS for their efforts in bringing this information to the public.
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Denise D. Allen
Denise D. Allen currently works in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Florida Gulf Coast University. Her research focus is medication management in occupational therapy and SoTL.
Lynn Jaffe
Lynn Jaffe is an Emeritus of the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Florida Gulf Coast University. She remains engaged in occupational therapy research and critical thinking in higher education.