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Is clinical updating a valuable mechanism for enhancing the student experience? (2010)
Journal Article
Tickle, E., Davys, D., & Mckenna, J. (2010). Is clinical updating a valuable mechanism for enhancing the student experience?. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 73(5), 237-239

This opinion piece aims to clarify the concepts of the theory-practice and practice-theory gaps, and to begin to explore the impact of these gaps on efficacious occupational therapy practice. Any perceived gaps between theoretical knowledge and prac... Read More about Is clinical updating a valuable mechanism for enhancing the student experience?.

A framework for social inclusion (2009)
Presentation / Conference
Davys, D., & Tickle, E. (2009, January). A framework for social inclusion. Presented at College of Occupational Therapists Annual Conference, Manchester

Within occupational therapy, practitioners are likely to work with people who are at risk of social exclusion due to a range of issues that include age, health status, lifestyle choice and cultural background. As a profession, occupational therapy h... Read More about A framework for social inclusion.

Social inclusion and valued roles : a supportive framework (2008)
Journal Article
Davys, D., & Tickle, E. (2008). Social inclusion and valued roles : a supportive framework. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 15(8), 358-363. https://doi.org/10.12968/ijtr.2008.15.8.30820

The aim of this paper is to examine the concepts of social exclusion, social inclusion and their relevance to health, well-being and valued social roles. The article presents a framework, based on Social Role Valorization (SRV), which was developed i... Read More about Social inclusion and valued roles : a supportive framework.

Peer observation in professional development : occupational therapists perceptions (2008)
Journal Article
Davys, D., Mckenna, J., & Tickle, E. (2008). Peer observation in professional development : occupational therapists perceptions. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 15(6), 245-253

Aims: peer observation of practice is used to promote reflection and facilitate personal and professional development. However, there appears to be no published research on the use of peer observation by occupational therapists working in higher educ... Read More about Peer observation in professional development : occupational therapists perceptions.

Occupational therapy and older people : assessment and evaluation of health and wellbeing
Presentation / Conference
Davys, D., & Tickle, E. Occupational therapy and older people : assessment and evaluation of health and wellbeing. Presented at College of Occupational Therapists Annual Conference, Brighton

Given the increasing numbers of older people within the population, occupational therapists have a significant role across the spectrum of practice in the promotion of health, well being and perceived quality of life for this client group (Horowitz a... Read More about Occupational therapy and older people : assessment and evaluation of health and wellbeing.