Ayres sensory integration ® implementation in Malaysian occupational therapists : challenges and limitations

One of the most popular interventions provided by occupational therapists for pediatric clients is Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI). Strict fidelity measures consisting of procedural and structural elements must be adhered to when using it. These fidelity measures distinguish Ayres Sensory Integrati...

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Main Authors: Farah Samsu Rahman, Masne Kadar, Dzalani Harun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2022
Online Access:http://journalarticle.ukm.my/21138/
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author Farah Samsu Rahman,
Masne Kadar,
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description One of the most popular interventions provided by occupational therapists for pediatric clients is Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI). Strict fidelity measures consisting of procedural and structural elements must be adhered to when using it. These fidelity measures distinguish Ayres Sensory Integration® from other sensory-based interventions. This study involved the development of a survey instrument and outlined the challenges that Malaysian occupational therapists face when using Ayres sensory integration® (ASI). The questionnaire development involved the processes of assessing its validity and reliability. A total of 161 occupational therapists working in various healthcare settings responded to the survey by answering a self-administered questionnaire. The results identified eight themes or issues: (1) Inadequate Training, (2) Resource Issues, (3) Physical Constraints, (4) Time Constraints, (5) Limited Information/ Support Provided By Family, (6) Limited Support From Management, (7) Limited Information/Support Provided By Suppliers, and (8) Issues in Implementing Evidence-Based Practice. Identifying the challenges of implementing ASI is an important aspect of improving occupational therapy assessments and interventions, which would establish the effectiveness of the interventions provided.
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spelling oai:generic.eprints.org:211382023-02-15T06:53:15Z http://journalarticle.ukm.my/21138/ Ayres sensory integration ® implementation in Malaysian occupational therapists : challenges and limitations Farah Samsu Rahman, Masne Kadar, Dzalani Harun, One of the most popular interventions provided by occupational therapists for pediatric clients is Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI). Strict fidelity measures consisting of procedural and structural elements must be adhered to when using it. These fidelity measures distinguish Ayres Sensory Integration® from other sensory-based interventions. This study involved the development of a survey instrument and outlined the challenges that Malaysian occupational therapists face when using Ayres sensory integration® (ASI). The questionnaire development involved the processes of assessing its validity and reliability. A total of 161 occupational therapists working in various healthcare settings responded to the survey by answering a self-administered questionnaire. The results identified eight themes or issues: (1) Inadequate Training, (2) Resource Issues, (3) Physical Constraints, (4) Time Constraints, (5) Limited Information/ Support Provided By Family, (6) Limited Support From Management, (7) Limited Information/Support Provided By Suppliers, and (8) Issues in Implementing Evidence-Based Practice. Identifying the challenges of implementing ASI is an important aspect of improving occupational therapy assessments and interventions, which would establish the effectiveness of the interventions provided. Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2022-07 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://journalarticle.ukm.my/21138/1/46913-189411-1-PB.pdf Farah Samsu Rahman, and Masne Kadar, and Dzalani Harun, (2022) Ayres sensory integration ® implementation in Malaysian occupational therapists : challenges and limitations. Jurnal Sains Kesihatan Malaysia, 20 (2). pp. 117-128. ISSN 1675-8161 https://ejournals.ukm.my/jskm/issue/view/1403
spellingShingle Farah Samsu Rahman,
Masne Kadar,
Dzalani Harun,
Ayres sensory integration ® implementation in Malaysian occupational therapists : challenges and limitations
title Ayres sensory integration ® implementation in Malaysian occupational therapists : challenges and limitations
title_full Ayres sensory integration ® implementation in Malaysian occupational therapists : challenges and limitations
title_fullStr Ayres sensory integration ® implementation in Malaysian occupational therapists : challenges and limitations
title_full_unstemmed Ayres sensory integration ® implementation in Malaysian occupational therapists : challenges and limitations
title_short Ayres sensory integration ® implementation in Malaysian occupational therapists : challenges and limitations
title_sort ayres sensory integration ® implementation in malaysian occupational therapists : challenges and limitations
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http://journalarticle.ukm.my/21138/
http://journalarticle.ukm.my/21138/1/46913-189411-1-PB.pdf