In a research project* on the awareness of community facilities for the disabled, 42 trainee and trainer general practitioners were asked in a questionnaire how they viewed and utilized domiciliary occupational therapy. The results showed that 55% considered the profession important and used it frequently; 12% used it with mixed feelings; and 24% did not make use of the service, even though it was available. The role of the therapist was seen mainly as assessing for aids and equipment and for home adaptations, and assisting the disabled to overcome their problems in the activities of daily living.
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