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Perspectives from tomorrow's therapists.

C Rowe

    Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy. Revue Canadienne D'Ergotherapie
    |May 12, 1979
    PubMed
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    This study explores the need for a distinct philosophy in Occupational Therapy (OT), examining pragmatism and existentialism. It proposes a foundation for a new OT philosophy from a student

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    Area of Science:

    • Occupational Therapy
    • Philosophy of Science
    • Healthcare Studies

    Background:

    • Occupational Therapy (OT) lacks a clearly defined, self-established philosophy.
    • Existing OT literature draws from various philosophical schools, necessitating a consolidated approach.
    • Key historical lectures offer insights into potential philosophical underpinnings for OT.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the necessity for Occupational Therapy to develop its own distinct philosophical framework.
    • To analyze the relevance of pragmatism and existentialism to the practice of Occupational Therapy.
    • To propose a foundational basis for generating a new, unified philosophy in OT.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of two seminal Eleanor Clarke Slagle Lectures (Reilly, 1961; Yerxa, 1966).

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  • Examination of the philosophical underpinnings of pragmatism and existentialism.
  • Evaluation of the applicability of these philosophies to Occupational Therapy practice and theory.
  • Presentation of a student's perspective on developing a personal OT philosophy.

    • Main Results:

    • Reilly's lecture (1961) exemplifies a pragmatic approach, while Yerxa's (1966) reflects existentialist thought.
    • Both pragmatic and existentialist philosophies offer valuable, albeit distinct, perspectives relevant to OT.
    • A need exists for a synthesized philosophical base to guide OT's future development.

    Conclusions:

    • Occupational Therapy requires a unique philosophical identity to strengthen its theoretical and practical foundations.
    • Integrating insights from pragmatism and existentialism can contribute to a robust OT philosophy.
    • Further discourse is needed to establish a comprehensive philosophical framework for the profession.