https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/47817 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:32:28 GMT 2026-04-09T21:32:28Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/47700 Title: EUPU Leonardo Project : Derby City General Hospital, Derby, UK Abstract: The EUPU Leonardo da Vinci professional exchange programme affords qualified staff a sterling opportunity to gain experience in a practice setting in the EU. This paper describes one such professional practice experience in the Derby City General Hospital, Derby UK. Whilst highlighting the variety of therapeutic settings and practice opportunities which she encountered, the author attests that the range of skills Maltese occupational therapists can call upon can be applied and adapted with confidence in a number of practice milieus in the UK. Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/47700 2006-07-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/47696 Title: Transformation through occupation [book review] Abstract: The issues of culture and cross-culture practice, have been bandied about for quite some time now in occupational therapy and are often referred to, rather cursorily, in numerous books and articles. Finally we have a revelatory text book which tackles these ill all their manifestations, complexities and challenges. Ostensibly about occupational therapy in South Africa, the book looks at the impact of poverty, women with disabilities, women and youth in the criminal justice system, children living with HIV / AIDS and youth at risk - areas which are rapidly gaining prominence in the Europe and in our country often in parallel with the issue of multiculturalism. Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/47696 2006-07-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/47695 Title: Principles of verification in qualitative research Abstract: Most quantitative and qualitative researchers, as well as other interested parties, including occupational therapists, show concern regarding whether a research study is believable, and accurate. If research studies are based on haphazard methods, false findings and incorrect interpretation, clinical practice will possibly be erroneous. Thus, in health-care research, it is important to verify that the findings are the actual results and interpretations obtained and are an accurate representation of human experience. The aim of this article is to discuss the principles of verification in qt:alitative research and considers their application to the different traditions of enquiry. Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/47695 2006-07-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/47694 Title: Experience of Maltese occupational therapists working with physically disabled persons from different cultural backgrounds Abstract: The aim of the study was to explore and gain knowledge on the lived experiences of local occupational therapists in the daily treatment of physically disabled persons from different cultural backgrounds. A phenomenological approach was selected for this qualitative study using an open interview with an interview guide. Six occupational therapists working in the main general hospital took part in this study. Data analysis was carried out using the Empirical Phenomenological Psychological Method (EPPM). 4 main themes emerged from this study - communication and language problems, independence vs. dependence, cultural attitudes and social class. Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/47694 2006-07-01T00:00:00Z