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Occupational therapy education in a technological world.

Estelle B Breines1

  • 1School of Graduate Medical Education, Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey 07079, USA. breinees@shu.edu

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
|July 20, 2002
PubMed
Summary

This study highlights an occupational therapy curriculum focused on technology integration and learning by doing. It prepares therapists for modern practice, equipping them to treat clients in a technologically advanced world.

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Occupational technology: a vision for occupational therapy.

Occupational therapy international·2003
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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Therapy Education
  • Health Sciences
  • Educational Technology

Background:

  • Modern clients live in a technological world, requiring specialized skills from occupational therapists.
  • Traditional curricula may not adequately prepare therapists for technology-driven practice.
  • There is a need to integrate technology learning within occupational therapy programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe an occupational therapy curriculum emphasizing technology integration.
  • To outline a pedagogy of learning through doing applied to technology in occupational therapy.
  • To present a model for preparing therapists for practice in a technological context.

Main Methods:

  • Curriculum design focused on technology learning contexts.

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  • Implementation of a 'learning through doing' pedagogy.
  • Progressive increase in complexity of technology application throughout the program.

    • Main Results:

    • Graduates are professionally prepared to utilize skills in a modern, technological world.
    • The curriculum successfully integrates technology with occupational therapy practice.
    • The approach fosters professional survival in a technology-dependent environment.

    Conclusions:

    • Occupational therapy training must incorporate technology to meet contemporary client needs.
    • The 'learning through doing' pedagogy is effective for technology-based skill development.
    • This curriculum model offers valuable insights for other health professions education programs.