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Defining and developing professionalism.

A Bossers1, J Kernaghan, L Hodgins

  • 1School of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Elborn College, University of Western Ontario, London. abossers@julian.uwo.ca

Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy. Revue Canadienne D'Ergotherapie
|August 27, 1999
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This study defines professionalism in occupational therapy (OT) education by developing a schematic representation. It also introduces resources like self-study courses and a portfolio guide to foster professional development in students.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Therapy Education
  • Professionalism Studies

Background:

  • Professionalism is crucial in occupational therapy (OT) practice.
  • A lack of a consistent definition of professionalism hindered curriculum development.
  • A multidisciplinary group was formed to address this gap.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define and develop a schematic representation of professionalism in occupational therapy.
  • To inform curriculum planning and development for OT programs.
  • To introduce resources for fostering professional development in students.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review to identify existing definitions of professionalism.
  • Qualitative analysis of data from focus groups with faculty, clinicians, and students.
  • Development of a schematic representation of professionalism.

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Main Results:

  • A schematic representation of professionalism was successfully developed.
  • Two self-study courses, 'Fostering Professional Development' and 'Becoming a Professional,' were created.
  • A professional portfolio guide for student occupational therapists was designed.

Conclusions:

  • The developed schematic provides a clear definition of professionalism for OT.
  • The introduced resources offer practical tools for enhancing professionalism in OT education.
  • Further research and implementation are needed to foster professionalism in future occupational therapists.