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Accreditation of practice educators: An expectation too far ?
Get PDFThe successful completion of practice placements is essential to the education
of occupational therapists; however, ensuring quality placements is challenging
for occupational therapy educators. In 2000, Brunel University introduced a
revised system of accreditation of practice educators which involved attendance
at a course, the supervision of a student and the submission of an essay to be
assessed.
An audit revealed that a total of 314 therapists attended 15 courses between
2000 and 2003; of these, 243 (77%) subsequently supervised students and
32 (10%) became accredited. The requirement to accredit practice educators,
which is a commendable attempt to ensure quality, may paradoxically have
been detrimental in achieving quality. The College of Occupational Therapistsâ
apparent change of emphasis on this topic is welcome
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The impact of immigration detention on the mental health of adults
Get PDFIntroduction: Immigration detention leads to poor mental health outcomes. Little qualitative research has been conducted focusing on immigrantsâ experiences of detention centres or the mechanisms of the particular psychosocial processes involved in harm and resilience, particularly for women in the UK.
Method: A social constructionist grounded theory methodology was used. Ten adults (seven females), previously detained in UK immigration detention, were interviewed. Transcribed interview data was analysed to develop categories.
Results: An initial model of the psychosocial processes of immigration detention was developed, which included the means by which individualsâ adaptation, resistance, and survival is navigated. Life as a liminal refugee and imposed criminality through institutionalisation and an unjust system was described. Detainees were not believed and felt uncared for. Detainees internalised persecution, injustice, and threat. They responded with physical and emotional. Detainees also responded with agency and defiance. They supported each other and made use of advocates. Recovery after release from detention involved processing and re-establishing oneself, despite on-going challenges.
Discussion: Immigration detention has enduring effects that reflect internalisation of institutional processes. Disempowerment and resilience are discussed. Treatment may be similar to that used for complex therapy. Professionals should consider ethics and actions in relation to immigration detention
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