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1Director of Occupational Therapy Services, Beverly Manor Convalescent Hospital, Languna Hills, CA; and Instructor, Gerontology Curriculum, Saddleback Community College, Mission Viejo, CA.
Occupational Therapy in Health Care
|August 20, 2013
Summary
Occupational therapists can enhance community college curriculums with geriatric care expertise. This article details how one therapist utilized her gerontology and nursing background to teach leisure activity and aging.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Health Care
- Occupational Therapy Education
Background:
- Occupational therapists possess specialized knowledge in geriatric health care.
- There is a need to integrate these perspectives into community college curricula.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the application of occupational therapy principles in a community college setting.
- To illustrate the relevance of occupational therapy expertise in teaching about aging and leisure.
Main Methods:
- An occupational therapist with gerontology and nursing specialization taught a community college course.
- The course focused on Leisure Program Planning.
Main Results:
- The therapist's background provided a unique perspective on leisure activity and aging.
- Understanding of role and factors influencing role enactment was key to teaching.
Conclusions:
- Occupational therapy perspectives are valuable for community college courses on aging.
- Specialized training in gerontology enhances the ability to teach about leisure and aging.
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