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Factors influencing model use in occupational therapy.

Published

Apr 2014

Article published inSouth African Journal of Occupational Therapy.

By Owen, A, Adams, F &  Franszen, D
Factors which have an influence on the creative participation of people living in an inner city 

Published

2010

A newsletter articledescribing the author’sgrowth of herinterest in applying theVdTMoCAto communities ofpeopleand her wish to understandthe impact of the environment oncreativecapacity.

By du Plessis, R
Factors which have an influence on the creative participation of people living in an inner city

Published

Jul 2010

A newsletter article describing the author’s growth of her interest in applying the VdTMoCA to communities of people and her wish to understand the impact of the environment on creative capacity.

By du Plessis, R
Functional Capacity Evaluation: An Essential Component of South African Occupational Therapy Work Practice Services.

Published

2007

South African Occupational Therapists are key professionals in delivering work practise services, essentially playing a vital role in the assessment of a patient’s capacity to return to work.

By Buys,T & van Bijon, H
Good intentions

Published

Jul 2011

This short article applies the theoretical basis of the VdT Model of Creative Ability to formally consider how as OT's we can keep up to date with new practices, developments and changing services.

By Sherwood, W
History and development of the theory of creative ability

Unpublished

Aug 3, 1994

This keynote speech by van der Reyden, was presented at the Vona and Marie Creative Ability Workshop in Pretoria, South Africa.

By van der Reyden, D
How OT's assess creative ability in in-patient mental health services in South Africa: an MSc study

Posters

2013

This study used semi-structured interviews with a sample of 16 OT's working in mental health services in South Africa.

By Sherwood, W
Implementing the VdTMoCA on an older adult low secure forensic ward

Posters

2017

This poster describes the process of implementing the model in a low secure, older adult service.

By Wragg, S and Zywicka-Rospond, G
Improving staff satisfaction and confidence

Posters

2011

Questionnaires were sent to the occupational therapy team following implementation of the VdT Model of Creative Ability throughout the service.

By Wilson, S
Incorporating a client-centered approach in the development of occupational therapy outcome domains for mental health care settings in South Africa.

Published

Feb 1, 2012

Background:Occupational therapists use a client-centeredapproach as part of embracing a philosophy of respect for, and partnership with people receiving services.

By Casteleijn, D & Graham, M
Initial formulation - levels of psychical recovery

Unpublished

1968

This brief paper presents some initial formulations within scoring grids in the areas of personal, social, work and free time.

By Hurly, F & Sexton, J
Initiative in Occupational Therapy.   

Posters

1962

A paper detailing Vona du Toit’s original thinking underpinning the VdTMoCA and the role of the occupational therapist in successful treatment.

By du Toit, V
Introducing a school-to-work transition model for youth with disabilities in South Africa

Published

2007

Article published in ‘Work’.

By Nel, L, Westhuyzen, C & Uys, K
Investigating the use of the Vona du Toit Model of Creative Ability by OTs in Acquired Brain Injury

Unpublished

2012

A literature search and research proposal, focusing on adults with acquired brain injury(ABI).

By Harland, R
Investigating the use of the Vona du Toit Model of Creative Ability by OTs in Acquired Brain Injury

Unpublished

2012

A literature search and research proposal, focusing on adults with acquired brain injury (ABI).

By Harland, R
Investigating the use of the Vona du Toit Model of Creative Ability by OTs in Acquired Brain Injury

Unpublished

2012

A literature search and research proposal, focusing on adults with acquired brain injury (ABI).

By Harland, R
Investigation into the Assessment of Recovery in Head-injured Patients

Published

May 2002

A research study investigating the relationship between the recovery of occupational performance skills in severely head injured patients as defined by the Vona du Toit Model of Creative Ability (VdTMoCA) and more traditional neurobiological indices of head injury recovery.

By Turnbull, A J, De Witt, P & Concha, M
Investigation into the Criteria and Behaviours Used to Assess Task Concept 

Published

May 2003

VonaduToitdescribedthe importance oftask conceptin engagement in activity and development of productivity.

By de Witt, P
Justifying Mental Health OT Practise: Analysis of Routine Outcome Measurement Data

Posters

2013

Conference Poster PresentationThis poster presents a quantitative piece of descriptive research providing analysis of routine outcome measurement data, collected within a mental health acute in-patient service.

By Carter, M
Model of Growth and Empowerment

Posters

2013

Poster presentation3rd International Vona du Toit Model of Creative Ability Conference, London.

By Burger, H, Buchanan, H & van Niekerk, L
Motivation and Activity in Occupational Therapy

Unpublished

1968

This paper pleads for a more specific interpretation of “occupation” in the professional designation as “creative participation culminating in work participation”.

By Du Toit, V
Motivation and Activity in Occupational Therapy   

Unpublished

1968

Du Toitdefines the uniqueness and attributes of dual trained occupational therapists and warnsagainst generic working and the provision of ‘hobby activities’ resulting in the loss of OTs specific contribution to treatment.

By du Toit, V
Motivation and Activity in Occupational Therapy

Unpublished

Aug 13, 1968

Du Toit defines the uniqueness and attributes of dual trained occupational therapists and warns against generic working and the provision of ‘hobby activities’ resulting in the loss of OTs specific contribution to treatment.

By du Toit, V
Motivation and Activity in Occupational Therapy

Unpublished

Aug 13, 1968

This paper pleads for a more specific interpretation of “occupation” in the professional designation as “creative participation culminating in work participation”.

By du Toit, V