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Artificial Intelligence Use Among Occupational Therapy Students in Academic and Fieldwork Education.

Monisha Dhindsa1, Catherine Boyle1, Anne W Hunt1,2

  • 1Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.

Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy. Revue Canadienne D'Ergotherapie
|June 30, 2026
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Occupational therapy students use artificial intelligence (AI) cautiously for academic tasks, highlighting a need for AI literacy and guidance in their education programs. This exploration informs curriculum development for AI integration.

Area of Science:

  • Health Professions Education
  • Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
  • Occupational Therapy

Background:

  • Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption is growing in healthcare and health professions education.
  • Limited guidance exists for AI implementation in occupational therapy (OT) education.
  • Understanding student AI usage is crucial for curriculum development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how occupational therapy students in Canada utilize AI tools to enhance their learning experiences.
  • To identify patterns and challenges associated with AI use among OT students.

Main Methods:

  • Exploratory qualitative descriptive study design.
  • Semi-structured interviews conducted with 12 Master's level occupational therapy students in Canada.
Keywords:
AIAI literacyAcademic integrityFormation en ergothérapieIAOccupational therapy educationStudent perspectivesintégrité académiquelittératie en matière d’IAperspectives étudiantes

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  • Conventional content analysis applied to interview data.

    • Main Results:

    • Students use AI for initial course content exploration and administrative tasks to boost efficiency and reduce cognitive load.
    • Students express a dual perspective on AI, acknowledging its potential while voicing concerns about accuracy, knowledge gaps, and academic integrity.
    • Hesitancy and caution characterize the integration of AI into academic routines.

    Conclusions:

    • Occupational therapy students are cautiously adopting AI in their studies.
    • There is a clear need for enhanced AI literacy and structured guidance within occupational therapy educational programs.
    • Findings suggest a proactive approach to integrating AI responsibly into OT curricula.