Date of Award
2009
Document Type
Scholarly Project
Degree Name
Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
Department
Occupational Therapy
First Advisor
Sonia Zimmerman
Keywords
Professional-Patient Relations; Rural Health Services
Abstract
Dual relationships are a common challenge for health care providers serving a rural community. A dual relationship is when a therapist has a professional and a personal relationship with a client. Occupational therapists may be at greater risk for dual relationships because of the personal nature of their interventions. These relationships create ethical dilemmas between the patient and the therapist and impact the effectiveness ofthe delivery of therapy services. A literature review includes information on the following topics: issues of rural healthcare, occupational therapy in rural healthcare, dual/multiple relationships, and continuing education.
The project is a continuing educational course on the management of dual relationships for occupational therapists in rural settings. It is designed to be presented in a videoconference format. The Ecology of Human Performance framework and The Andragogy in Practice Model were chosen as foundations for the education course. The course content is presented in three modules: (a) Definition and Foundation of Dual Relationships, (b) Dual Relationships Explored, and (c) Managing Dual Relationships. Teaching methodologies employed include PowerPoint lecture/discussion sessions, small group activities, and use of a discussion board for follow-up and networking opportunities for therapists enrolled in the course.
Recommended Citation
Maus, Jennifer and Olson, Caroline, "Managing Dual Relationships in Rural Healthcare Settings: An Education Module for Occupational Therapists" (2009). Occupational Therapy Capstones. 266.
https://commons.und.edu/ot-grad/266