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Occupational science
Community health practice

Background:

Transitioning occupational practice to community settings necessitates enhanced practitioner readiness.
Current educational models may not adequately prepare professionals for community-based roles.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline essential components for preparing occupational practitioners for community settings.
To advocate for curriculum reform in post-secondary occupational education.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of community practice requirements.
Review of existing occupational therapy and science curricula.

Main Results:

Community practice demands a broader knowledge base beyond traditional clinical skills.
Occupational science theory provides a critical foundation for community interventions.
Learner-centered educational approaches are more effective for developing community practice competencies.

Conclusions:

Post-secondary institutions must adapt curricula to foster community-ready occupational practitioners.
Integrating occupational science and learner-based models is key to thriving community practice.