Ayres Sensory Integration ® Implementation in Malaysian Occupational Therapists:  Challenges and Limitations (Perlaksanaan Ayres Sensory Integration ® Terhadap Terapis Carakerja di Malaysia: Cabaran dan Limitasi)

Farah Samsu Rahman; Masne Kadar; Dzalani Harun

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Ayres Sensory Integration ® Implementation in Malaysian Occupational Therapists: Challenges and Limitations (Perlaksanaan Ayres Sensory Integration ® Terhadap Terapis Carakerja di Malaysia: Cabaran dan Limitasi)

Author: FARAH SAMSU RAHMAN ¹ ; MASNE KADAR ² ; DZALANI HARUN ²
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1. Occupational Theapy Unit, District Health Clinic, Kedah, Ministry of Health, Malaysia
2. Occupational Therapy Programme, Center for Rehabilitatin and Special Needs, Faculty of Health Sciences (FSK), UKM, Malaysia
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Ayres sensory integration; occupational therapy intervention; fidelity measures; sensory processing issues
From:Malaysian Journal of Health Sciences 2022;20(No.2):117-128
CountryMalaysia
Language:English
Abstract: One of the most popular interventions provided by occupational therapists for pediatric clients is Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI). Strict fidelity measures consisting of procedural and structural elements must be adhered to when using it. These fidelity measures distinguish Ayres Sensory Integration® from other sensory-based interventions. This study involved the development of a survey instrument and outlined the challenges that Malaysian occupational therapists face when using Ayres sensory integration® (ASI). The questionnaire development involved the processes of assessing its validity and reliability. A total of 161 occupational therapists working in various healthcare settings responded to the survey by answering a self-administered questionnaire. The results identified eight themes or issues: (1) Inadequate Training, (2) Resource Issues, (3) Physical Constraints, (4) Time Constraints, (5) Limited Information/ Support Provided By Family, (6) Limited Support From Management, (7) Limited Information/Support Provided By Suppliers, and (8) Issues in Implementing Evidence-Based Practice. Identifying the challenges of implementing ASI is an important aspect of improving occupational therapy assessments and interventions, which would establish the effectiveness of the interventions provided.
Full text:14.2022my0426.pdf