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Citation:
Mynard L, Joosten A, D’Souza A, Ashley D & Darzins S. (2024). Occupational therapy with patients in forensic solitary confinement: A qualitative study. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal. 71(4):447-460. https://doi.org/10.1111/1440-1630.12930.
Summary of the article
Occupational therapists play an important role in forensic solitary confinement settings, yet there is limited literature describing occupational therapy practice in this context. This study aimed to explore and describe the work, context, and professional reasoning of occupational therapists working in solitary confinement settings. Although focused on forensic solitary confinement, the study may provide broader insights applicable to occupational therapy practice in other restrictive psychiatric and forensic environments. Exploring how occupational therapists adapt interventions and facilitate occupational engagement in highly occupation-deprived and high-risk contexts may deepen understanding of the value of occupation, therapeutic risk management, and professional reasoning in complex mental health practice.
