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Contributing to operations of community agencies through integrated fieldwork experiences
1School of Occupational Therapy, The University of Western Ontario, Elborn College, London, ON, Canada. lklinger@uwo.ca
Summary
Occupational therapy students gain community development experience through an integrated fieldwork model. This approach benefits both students and community partners, demonstrating the value of occupational therapists in community settings.
Area of Science:
- Community Health
- Occupational Therapy Education
Background:
- Occupational therapists act as change agents in community development.
- Community development projects assist agencies with needs assessment, program development, resource management, marketing, and policy implementation.
- Service agencies benefit from understanding the skills occupational therapists offer, ideally through direct experience.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the advantages of an integrated fieldwork model linking occupational therapy students with community service agencies.
- To highlight benefits for both community partners and students.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of an innovative, integrated fieldwork model.
- Placement of occupational therapy students within community service agencies.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated significant benefits for community partners.
- Provided all occupational therapy students with community development experience.
- Facilitated the delivery of multiple community development projects.
Conclusions:
- The integrated fieldwork model is a cost-effective method.
- This approach effectively showcases the value of occupational therapy in community development.
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