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Mary Reilly: Theorist, Scholar, and Educator.
1Sophie Lin Rydin Department of Occupational Therapy, Texas Woman's University, Houston Campus, Houston, TX, USA.
Occupational Therapy in Health Care
|July 14, 2026
Summary
Mary Reilly significantly advanced occupational therapy through her Occupational Behavior Work-Play model and advocating for master
Area of Science:
- Occupational therapy
- Health sciences
- Professional education
Background:
- Mary Reilly was a pivotal figure in 20th-century occupational therapy.
- Her work significantly impacted education, practice, and research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the life history and professional contributions of Mary Reilly.
- To highlight her influence on occupational therapy.
- To document her key theoretical and educational advancements.
Main Methods:
- Biographical review of Mary Reilly's career.
- Analysis of her contributions to occupational therapy models.
- Examination of her advocacy for graduate-level education.
Main Results:
- Reilly developed the influential Occupational Behavior Work-Play model.
- She championed master's-level entry education and research publication.
- Her hypothesis on self-directed health through hand use is widely recognized.
Conclusions:
- Mary Reilly's legacy includes foundational theoretical models and educational reforms in occupational therapy.
- Her work continues to influence the understanding of health and human occupation.
- She inspired advancements in research and practice within the field.
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