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Rita P Fleming-Castaldy1, Glen Gillen

  • 1Occupational Therapy Program, University of Scranton, Scranton, PA, USA. rita.fleming-castaldy@scranton.edu

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
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Summary

Occupational therapy (OT) must shift from tradition to evidence-based practice. Embracing scientific evidence in OT education and practice is crucial for meeting professional goals and enhancing patient care.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational therapy
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Healthcare education

Background:

  • The occupational therapy (OT) profession advocates for evidence-based practice (EBP).
  • Current OT education, certification, and practice are often influenced by tradition rather than scientific evidence.
  • A gap exists between the aspiration for EBP and its actual implementation in OT.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the discrepancy between OT's vision for EBP and current practices.
  • To use neurophysiological models as a case study to illustrate this disconnect.
  • To propose actionable steps for transitioning from traditional interventions to evidence-based approaches.

Main Methods:

  • Critical analysis of current occupational therapy practices.
  • Examination of neurophysiological models as examples of traditional vs. evidence-based interventions.
  • Discussion of barriers to adopting EBP in the profession.

Main Results:

  • A significant reliance on tradition persists within occupational therapy education and practice.
  • Neurophysiological models exemplify the challenges in shifting from traditional to evidence-based interventions.
  • Resistance to embracing scientific evidence hinders the adoption of EBP.

Conclusions:

  • A cultural shift is necessary to prioritize evidence-based approaches in occupational therapy.
  • Educators, practitioners, authors, and editors must address the reluctance to abandon unsubstantiated traditions.
  • Actualizing EBP in occupational therapy is essential for achieving the profession's Centennial Vision objectives.