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Re-examining concepts of occupation and occupation-based models: occupational therapy and community development
1Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Manitoba, R106-771 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba. leclairl@cc.umanitoba.ca
Background:
A growing body of literature supports the role of occupational therapists in community development. Using a community development approach, occupational therapists respond to community-identified occupational needs. They work to build local resources and capacities and self-sustaining programs that foster change within the community and potentially beyond.
Purpose:
The purpose of this paper is to highlight some key issues related to occupational therapy practice in community development.
Key Issues:
The definitions and classifications of occupation focus primarily on the individual and fail to elaborate on the shared occupations of a community. As well, occupation-based models of practice are not easily applied to occupational therapy practice in community development.
Implications:
In order for occupational therapy to articulate its role in community development, greater heed needs to be given to the definition and categorization of occupation, occupation-based models of practice, and their application to communities.
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