Occupational therapy and primary care
2019 ◽
Vol 20
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AbstractThis article is the first in a series of two articles about Occupational Therapy and Primary Care. This first article describes the health policy context in which primary health care should be strengthened. A definition of occupational therapy is given and the scope of the profession is explained. Based on a survey amongst the (experts of) member associations of COTEC, an overview is given of the main target groups and how occupational therapy is embedded and organized in different countries. In a position statement it is argued why occupational therapy can and should contribute to a comprehensive integrated primary care and challenges to strengthen the position of the profession are described.
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Vol 18
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pp. 25-40
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pp. 380-385
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Vol 45
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pp. 58-59
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Vol 27
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pp. 419-426
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