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Maggie McDougall1, Raven Brooks2, Andrea Duncan3
1Maggie McDougall, MScOT, OT Reg. (Ont.), is Occupational Therapist, Outpatient Neurological Rehabilitation/Hand & Upper Limb Rehabilitation, Health Sciences North, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.
Summary
Occupational therapists can address complex "wicked problems" by focusing on collaboration, leadership, diverse perspectives, and innovation. A new conceptual model illustrates how these interconnected elements are crucial for effective problem-solving in practice.
Area of Science:
- Occupational therapy practice
- Complex problem-solving
- Health and social services research
Background:
- Wicked problems are complex, ill-defined challenges lacking straightforward solutions.
- Occupational therapists frequently encounter wicked problems across diverse practice areas.
- Effective strategies are needed for therapists to navigate and address these complex issues.
Conclusions:
- Collaboration, leadership, perspective, and innovation are interconnected and essential for addressing wicked problems.
- The "Addressing Wicked Problems" conceptual model visually represents these relationships.
- Occupational therapists possess the skills (leadership, collaboration) to be key stakeholders in solving wicked problems.
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