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1Sophie Rydin School of Occupational Therapy, Texas Woman's University - Institute of Health Sciences-Houston Center, Houston, TX, USA.
Occupational Therapy in Health Care
|August 10, 2026
Summary
Susan Cox Johnson, a founder of the American Occupational Therapy Association, has her life and work explored. This article details her contributions, especially as the least documented of the founding members.
Area of Science:
- Occupational therapy history
- Biographical studies
Background:
- Susan Cox Johnson was a founding member of the National Society for the Promotion of Occupational Therapy in 1917.
- She is one of six individuals documented at the founding meeting.
- Johnson is the least historically documented of the occupational therapy founders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine and describe Susan Cox Johnson's life and work.
- To provide comprehensive information on a lesser-known founder of occupational therapy.
Main Methods:
- Historical research and biographical analysis.
- Examination of records pertaining to the founding of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
- Review of information concerning Susan Cox Johnson's life before and after 1917.
Main Results:
- Details of Susan Cox Johnson's life and professional activities are presented.
- Her role in the early development of occupational therapy is clarified.
- Information gaps regarding Johnson are addressed.
Conclusions:
- Susan Cox Johnson played a significant role in the establishment of occupational therapy.
- Further research into her contributions is warranted to fully understand her impact.
- This work aims to illuminate the legacy of a key, yet underrepresented, figure in the field.