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Sandra Barker Dunbar1, Orit Simhoni, Lori T Andersen
1Occupational Therapy Department, Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL sdunbar@nova.edu.
Occupational Therapy in Health Care
|August 20, 2013
Summary
Occupational therapists are exploring new practice areas to meet evolving healthcare demands. Educational programs are adapting by offering innovative fieldwork experiences to prepare students for diverse roles.
Area of Science:
- Occupational therapy practice
- Healthcare education
- Community-based interventions
Background:
- Healthcare system changes necessitate new practice arenas for occupational therapists.
- There's a growing need for occupation-based services within communities.
- A renewed focus on occupation-centered care is driving professional evolution.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore emerging practice areas for occupational therapists.
- To examine innovative fieldwork experiences for occupational therapy students.
- To establish consistent terminology for new practice settings.
Main Methods:
- Review of current trends in occupational therapy practice.
- Analysis of educational program innovations in fieldwork.
- Development of definitions for novel practice experiences.
Main Results:
- Occupational therapists are expanding into diverse, non-traditional settings.
- Innovative fieldwork models are crucial for preparing students.
- Standardized descriptions are needed for emerging practice areas.
Conclusions:
- Occupational therapy education must evolve to meet new practice demands.
- Standardized terminology will facilitate growth in new occupational therapy arenas.
- Adapting fieldwork prepares students for diverse and emerging roles.
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