3 SWOT Analysis
The Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, & Threats (SWOT) Analysis is utilized as a strategic planning tool to evaluate the internal and external factors that may affect the success of developing and implementing a student-run free clinic at UNMC for occupational therapy.
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Strengths |
Weaknesses |
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Established pro-bono clinics at UNMC UNMC top ranking in education and research, strong community reputation OT students being Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid trained through curriculum Access to preceptor guidance and expertise Fostered community partners through clinical experiences ACOTE Accreditation status
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Limited resources (funding, equipment, space) Accessibility (public transportation, technology) Existing infrastructure may limit the integration into age-based curriculum and continuity of care Marketing of program Smaller than anticipated cohort sizes Limited faculty availability as preceptors Synchronicity across campuses
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External |
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Opportunities |
Threats |
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Integration into curriculum Recruiting licensed community OTs to provide preceptor needs Advocacy for the OT profession in this setting Interdisciplinary collaboration Telehealth options Assists in meeting ACOTE standards Evidence-based and scholarly opportunities Knowledge translation to local, state, and national occupational therapy practitioners Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act intends to expand the coverage for Medicare and Medicaid for occupational therapy services in mental and behavioral health, which may increase the awareness of the clinic
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COVID-19 and other laws requiring social isolation Lack of awareness of OT’s role in this setting Significant difference in the amount of OT practitioners who practice in mental health rehabilitation versus physical health rehabilitation Difficulty attracting and retaining patients Nebraska Revised Statute 38-2116 details the qualifications necessary to being recognized as an independent mental health practitioner in Nebraska, which does not include OT |
Adapted from Fall, 2017.