Jove
Visualize
Contact Us

Related Experiment Videos

A problem-based learning curriculum for occupational therapy education

C B Royeen1

  • 1Chair of Program in Occupational Therapy, Shenandoah University, Winchester, Virginia 22601, USA.

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
|April 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Occupational therapy education must evolve to include critical reflection and clinical reasoning skills. Problem-based learning is presented as a method to equip graduates for 21st-century healthcare changes.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Autistic adolescents.

Occupational therapy in health care·2013
Same author

The effects of learning through discussion in a course in occupational therapy: a search for deep learning.

Journal of allied health·2002
Same author

Reflections on building community: a different perspective on academic-community partnerships using the integration matrix.

Journal of allied health·2001
Same author

Effects of billing Medicaid for occupational therapy services in the schools: a pilot study.

The American journal of occupational therapy : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association·2000
Same author

The clinical doctorate: a framework for analysis in physical therapist education.

Physical therapy·1999
Same author

Student perspectives on problem-based learning in an occupational therapy curriculum: a multiyear qualitative evaluation.

The American journal of occupational therapy : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association·1999
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Area of Science:

  • Health Sciences
  • Education
  • Occupational Therapy

Background:

  • The 21st century presents dynamic changes in healthcare and society.
  • Occupational therapy (OT) education requires adaptation to prepare graduates for these shifts.
  • Current OT curricula may not adequately foster essential critical reflection skills.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the necessity for evolving OT education.
  • To define key concepts of clinical reasoning and critical reflection for OT practice.
  • To introduce problem-based learning (PBL) as an educational strategy.

Main Methods:

  • The article discusses the rationale for educational reform in OT.
  • It explores the theoretical underpinnings of clinical reasoning and critical reflection.

Related Experiment Videos

  • It details the implementation of a PBL curriculum at Shenandoah University's OT program.

    • Main Results:

    • PBL is identified as a viable educational method for developing critical competencies.
    • The Shenandoah University experience demonstrates the practical application of PBL in OT education.
    • Graduates equipped with critical reflection skills are better prepared for evolving healthcare demands.

    Conclusions:

    • Occupational therapy education needs a paradigm shift towards critical reflection and clinical reasoning.
    • Problem-based learning offers a structured approach to cultivate these essential competencies.
    • Adapting OT education is crucial for practitioners to navigate future healthcare landscapes effectively.