Thomas Edwards

Abstract

A Delphi study approach was used to develop a national standard of competencies for Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists working in acute medicine. Nineteen expert therapists participated in the Delphi study, which consisted of four rounds. A total of two hundred and seventy one competencies were developed and agreed for inclusion in a single document. This paper describes the methodology and challenges presented in developing such a diverse range of competencies.