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How are Australian Occupational Therapists Addressing Behaviours of Concern?

This survey aims to collect data to inform current occupational therapy practice. It has been developed as part of a PhD study at La Trobe University, Melbourne.

You are invited to complete this 15 minute survey if:

1. you are an occupational therapists working/or have worked in the last 2 years, in Australia

2. you work(ed) with ^adults who present with behaviours of concern (BoC) after an acquired brain injury (^^ABI)

^ Adults in this study, includes those aged between 16-65

^^ABI includes strokes; neurodegenerative conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis and Huntington's Disease (Dementia/Alzhiemers not included); traumatic brain injuries and brain changes as a result of a disease or tumor.

Your participation is voluntary and anonymous.

Your specific consent to participate in this survey is implied through participation, as is your extended consent to use this data in later studies related to the research.

Ethics approval for this study has been provided by La Trobe University: HEC22264.

For a copy of the participant information form or any questions, please contact Ana Brown: ana.brown@latrobe.edu.au

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.

Are you an AHPRA accredited occupational therapist?

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Yes

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Do you currently work with adults with acquired brain injury (^^ABI)?

^^ABI is defined as any type of brain damage that occurs after birth. This includes damage to the brain from infection, diseases (including degenerative), stroke, lack of oxygen and trauma.

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Yes

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Have you worked with adults living with ABI in the last 2 years?

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Yes

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Have any of your clients with an ABI presented with aggression or other ^^^behaviours of concern?

^^^Behaviours of concern has been abbreviated to BoC throughout this survey, and includes the following behaviours: Verbal aggression; Physical aggression against objects; Physical aggression to self; Physical aggression against other people; Inappropriate sexual behaviour; Perseveration; Wandering / absconding; Inappropriate social behaviour and Lack of initiation.

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Yes

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What year did you graduate as an occupational therapist?

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How many years have you worked with adults with ABI?

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What level of education have you completed related to occupational therapy?

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Please state your age at the time of completing this survey:

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Which gender do you identify as?

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Female

Male

Non-binary

Gender Variant / Non-conforming

Transgender Female

Transgender Male

Not listed

Prefer not to answer

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Which state or territory do you primarily practice occupational therapy in?

This survey is only for OT's who are working, or have worked in Australia in the last 2 years. If you are no longer in Australia, please select the state you worked in when you practiced here.

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Northern Territory

Western Australia

Australian Capital Territory

South Australia

New South Wales

Queensland

Victoria

Tasmania

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Which of the following is your primary area of practice?

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Private Community (NDIS, TAC, WorkCover etc)

Occupational / Vocational Rehabilitation

Public Health (Acute/subacute inpatients)

Public Health (outpatients/community/HARP etc)

Private Health (Acute/subacute inpatients)

Private Health (outpatients/community/HARP etc)

Public Emergency Department

Private Emergency Department

Other

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