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  • Occupational Therapy Education
  • Digital Health Technologies
  • Built Environment Adaptation

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  • Remote learning challenges during the pandemic.
  • Need for practical training in occupational therapy.
  • Integration of technology in healthcare education.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the use of the MapIt app in occupational therapy training.
  • To explore the app's role in remote learning for built environment adaptation.
  • To assess the impact of MapIt on student professionalization.

Summary:

  • The MapIt app was implemented in an occupational therapy program for remote learning.
  • MapIt facilitates home environment mapping and 3D model generation for virtual measurements.
  • Students reported that using MapIt enhanced their sense of professional identity and role embodiment.

Impact:

  • MapIt supports authentic learning situations in occupational therapy.
  • Provides a model for integrating technology in professionalization pathways.
  • Offers insights for adapting to patient, client, and caregiver realities through virtual tools.