Perceived outcomes of the transformation
Included:
• increasing knowledge and understanding (83%),
• increasing development of skills (50%),
• awareness of underlying emotional issues and their impact on occupational performance (50%),
• awareness of the whole person (29%),
• open-mindedness (21%),
• personal performance levels (21%) and
• coping strategies (17%).
Students were now heard to say things like:
"I feel more able to identify MH issues in clients in other settings", " I've realized the major needs of the clients remain the same, regardless of the area".
"We learnt skills needed across areas for OT and life: communication, group leadership, counselling, creativity".
