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Occupation as spiritual activity

B S Howard1, J R Howard

  • 1Columbus Health and Rehabilitation Center, Indiana 47201, USA.

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
|March 1, 1997
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Spirituality is often implied in occupational therapy, influencing patient motivation and life meaning. Recognizing spirituality in clinical reasoning enhances patient-centered care and therapeutic outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Theology

Background:

  • Spirituality is an under-explored but integral aspect of the human experience.
  • Existing occupational therapy literature implicitly includes spirituality within the human system.
  • Sociological and Judeo-Christian frameworks offer perspectives on occupation and spirituality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the meaning of occupation within sociological and theological contexts.
  • To define the meaning of spirituality within the occupational therapy clinic.
  • To advocate for the integration of spirituality into clinical reasoning.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and theoretical analysis.
  • Exploration of sociological and Judeo-Christian theological frameworks.

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  • Conceptual analysis of spirituality in occupational therapy practice.

    • Main Results:

    • Occupation holds significant meaning within various cultural and religious frameworks.
    • Spirituality is a crucial, yet often unacknowledged, factor in occupational therapy.
    • Acknowledging spirituality can enhance patient motivation and the assignment of life meaning.

    Conclusions:

    • Spirituality should be explicitly recognized and integrated into occupational therapy.
    • Incorporating spirituality into clinical reasoning can lead to more holistic and effective patient care.
    • Understanding spirituality is key to understanding patient motivation and life purpose.