Muriel Driver Memorial Lecture

1977 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 101-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara J. O'Shea
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Professional Identity ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Public Image ◽  
Memorial Lecture ◽  
The Public ◽  
Professional Interaction ◽  
International Theory ◽  
Professional Image ◽  
Practicum Experiences

This paper addresses the topic of professional interaction from a dramaturgical perspective for the purpose of sensitizing occupational therapists to their potential and individuals in shaping and directing the public image of occupational therapy. Research, based on international theory, which investigated students' acquisition of professional identity during initial practicum experiences is used to illustrate the usefulness of dramaturgical theory for practising therapists to analyze their performance as occupational therapists. Therapists are urged to assess their own projection of occupational therapy to those around them, and to become protagonists in effecting a positive professional image.

scholarly journals What is professionalism in occupational therapy? A concept analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 000841742199437
Author(s):  
Alexandra Lecours ◽  
Nancy Baril ◽  
Marie-Josée Drolet
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Professional Identity ◽  
Cultural Influences ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Concept Analysis ◽  
Operational Definition ◽  
Analysis Design ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Over Time ◽  
Extract Information

Background. Professionalism has been given different definitions over time. These are, commonly theoretical and difficult to operationalize. Purpose. This study aimed to provide an operational definition of the concept of professionalism in occupational therapy. Method. Based on a concept analysis design, a meta-narrative review was conducted to extract information from 30 occupational therapy manuscripts. Findings. Professionalism is a complex competence defined by the manifestation of distinct attitudes and behaviours that support excellence in the occupational therapy practice. In addition, professionalism is forged and evolves according to personal and environmental characteristics. The manifestation of professionalism can lead to positive consequences for occupational therapists, clients, and the discipline, notably contributing to a positive and strong professional identity. Moreover, professionalism is also subject to cultural influences, which leads to variations in its development, manifestations, and consequences. Implications. This study offers a contemporary operational definition of professionalism and levers to promote its development and maintenance.

scholarly journals Back to the Future

1994 ◽  
Vol 61 (5) ◽  
pp. 243-249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huguette Picard-Greffe
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Professional Ethics ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Public Confidence ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Future ◽  
Self Discovery ◽  
Fundamental Values

The profession is heading through some treacherous waters and to navigate them the author suggests a return to the sources of occupational therapy practice, and in particular, a shift in attitude towards greater simplicity; listening to clients more sensitively; encouraging their self discovery, values and direction; and a raised consciousness that the subjects of our discipline are human beings who must be considered individually. Dealing with the issue of professional ethics is another suggested shift in attitude as more occupational therapists are confronted with choices. The balance between what is do-able and what is desirable is not always clear, and it is suggested that by fully embracing the two fundamental values of competence and ethics, the profession will ensure that the public confidence necessary to do its work is deserved. The author debates the tension between the particular needs of the client, and the limited technological, financial and human resources that are available, and concludes by challenging us to change some attitudes and to become more open to creative and diverse opinions and experiences.

The Growth of Private Practice in Occupational Therapy in Great Britain

1992 ◽  
Vol 55 (4) ◽  
pp. 157-161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Cossar
Keyword(s):  
Great Britain ◽  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Private Practice ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
The Public ◽  
Competitive Tendering ◽  
Therapy Services

By means of a questionnaire issued to the 65 therapists registered on the COT Private Practice Directory 1989, a study gathered demographic details and information regarding the growth of private practice, diversity of practice and referral sources. It appeared that trends emerging amongst occupational therapists in the private sector might be pre-empting trends in the occupational therapy profession in general. With decreasing resources and the introduction of competitive tendering in the public sector, more therapists might have to re-examine their services in terms of cost-effectiveness. It seemed that colleagues in the private sector had already rationalised their services in order to compete in the marketplace. Those skills that were highly visible, in the physical, domiciliary and litigation areas of work, predominated. The findings have implications for those occupational therapy services presently without proven effectiveness which require urgent research to prevent their further decline.

scholarly journals Muriel Driver Memorial Lecture 1981: The Mists of Time

1981 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 145-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isobel M. Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Great Britain ◽  
World War I ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Coming Of Age ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Memorial Lecture ◽  
World War ◽  
Significant Events ◽  
Canadian Association ◽  
History Of

In honour of the fiftieth anniversary of the first “Convention” held by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) in 1931, a brief history of the founding of the CAOT and the early development of the profession in Canada is presented. The early beginnings and activities of the CAOT are traced from its conception during World War I, through its formation in 1926 to its “coming of age” in 1966. Significant events in the growth of the Association and the practice of occupational therapy in Canada, and the Canadian influence on occupational therapy in Great Britain are outlined. Some issues relevant to yesterday and today are suggested.

scholarly journals Awareness and Knowledge about Occupational Therapy in Jordan

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wesam Barakat Darawsheh
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Interdisciplinary Teams ◽  
Healthcare Personnel ◽  
Prescribe Medication ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
The Public ◽  
Physical Conditions ◽  
Lay Persons

Knowledge and awareness about occupational therapy (OT) are essential for the delivery of quality care to all clients and for occupational therapists’ (OTRs) job satisfaction. OT has been a poorly understood profession in Jordan. The current study reports on the assessment of Jordanians’ awareness and knowledge of occupational therapy. Convenience sampling was used. There were 829 participants (474 males, 355 females), with mean age of 32 ± 11.6 yrs. They were recruited from the three main geographical areas of Jordan (northern, central, and southern) and from all educational levels. The sample included 222 (26.8%) healthcare personnel, 146 (17.6%) clients, and 461 (55.6%) lay persons. Participants completed questionnaires, and the results revealed that 48% of the sample had poor or no knowledge about OT, while 28.3% were unaware of it. Also, OT was commonly (50%) perceived to be exclusively targeting people with disabilities (PWDs) and neurological and physical conditions (58% and 53%, resp.) in addition to exclusively providing services for the rehabilitation of the upper extremity (48%). Common misconceptions associated with OT were that OTRs prescribe medication (43%) and OTRs are physiotherapists (44%). These preliminary findings suggest that efforts need to be directed by OTRs, the Jordanian Society of Occupational Therapy (JSOT), and the Ministry of Health to preserve the OT identity and value and promote knowledge about OT in the public and among members of interdisciplinary teams. More interprofessional learning needs to be incorporated within the curricula and placements of all healthcare personnels.

A Longitudinal Study of Occupational Therapy New Practitioners in Their First Years of Professional Practice: Preliminary Findings

1997 ◽  
Vol 60 (8) ◽  
pp. 338-342 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kim Atkinson ◽  
Barbara Steward
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
East Anglia ◽  
The Public ◽  
The University

There is limited information in the public domain about the experiences of newly qualified occupational therapists during the early years of professional practice. This article presents the preliminary findings of a longitudinal study following the experiences of the first cohort of occupational therapy graduates from the School of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy at the University of East Anglia over the first 3 years of their professional practice. It addresses factors related to the graduates' choice of first post, their perceived level of preparation for practice and their involvement in continuing education.

scholarly journals Changing Perspectives of Local Therapists Eight Years after the Implementation of an Occupational Therapy Service in a Unique Himalayan Cross-Cultural Setting

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Gaby Scheidegger ◽  
Zhang Ting Ting ◽  
Caroline Bastiaenen ◽  
Michael Nagler
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Professional Identity ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Cultural Practice ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cultural Learning ◽  
Cultural Setting ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Therapy Service

Background. Whether concepts and principles of Occupational Therapy (OT) can successfully be applied to non-Western and cross-cultural settings is being intensively discussed. Aims/Objectives. We explored the changing perspectives of local occupational therapists (OTs) eight years after the implementation of an OT service in a Himalayan cross-cultural setting in terms of (1) treatment applied, (2) professional identity, and (3) cross-cultural interactions. Material and Methods. A qualitative study design was chosen, and semistructured interviews were conducted in all employed practitioners (a) during implementation and (b) eight years later n = 7 . Questions were carefully formulated in order to narrow down the intended issues but respecting crosscultural differences. The framework method was implemented for data analysis. Findings. Long-term empowering local OTs resulted in the successful development of a sustainable OT department in a unique Himalayan cross-cultural setting. Practitioners became aware of their therapeutic potentials, a clear sense of professional identity was developed, and it was recognised that sensitive cross-cultural practice is only achieved by an ongoing and intentional cultural learning process. Conclusions and Significance. Our findings suggest that OT can be applied to non-Western cross-cultural settings.

scholarly journals Clinical practice as a mean of the professional identity formation of prospective physical and occupational therapists

2021 ◽  
pp. 29-33
Author(s):  
Nataliia Bielikova ◽  
Nataliia Ulianytska ◽  
Svitlana Indyka
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Professional Identity ◽  
Identity Formation ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Occupational Therapist ◽  
Professional Activity ◽  
Professional Identity Formation ◽  
Clinical Practices ◽  
Initial Choice

The professional identity formation of prospective physical and occupational therapists in the clinical practices process has been studied. The presence of the formed professional identity provides their orientation in the professional field and professional community that allows to realize more fully personal potential in a multidisciplinary team, to predict possible consequences of professional choice and to define own professional development prospects. There are three main stages in the formation of professional identity of the prospective physical therapy and occupational therapy specialists: an initial choice; a confirmation or refutation of the initial choice; an implementation of the initial choice in the activity. The dynamics of professional identity formation during the whole period of their professional training in a higher education institution has been determined. The peculiarities of early students` professionalization in the process of clinical practice have been revealed in a passive form, later - at the stage of active practice. Among the principles of professional identification development of future masters in physical and occupational therapy in the process of clinical practices, the principle of reflectivity and the principle of a value attitude forming to professional activity have been singled out. The clinical practice, taking place in medical and rehabilitation institutions, involving participation in the rehabilitation diagnosis establishment and in the rehabilitation program has been defined. Formation, development, a moral and psychological qualities complex, as an integral part of professional training of physical and occupational therapy specialists for their future professional activity; ensuring the growth of students` professional competence level; promoting self-identification and choosing the future professional activity direction are the main tasks of the research. The professional identification and personal identity formation of the prospective physical and occupational therapist is the unity of three processes: student`s self-acceptance as a prospective physical and occupational therapist; comparison with the professional ideal, norm and sample of a physical therapist; recognition by the external environment of the prospective specialist's affiliation to the professional group of practicing physical and occupational therapists. Throughout life professional identity is a product of continuous personal and professional development of the physical and occupational therapist.

A Pilot Study of Client Satisfaction: An Occupational Therapy Duty System in an Occupational Therapy Bureau

2000 ◽  
Vol 63 (3) ◽  
pp. 131-136
Author(s):  
Rachel Dean
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Client Satisfaction ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Occupational Therapist ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
The Public ◽  
Telephone Interviews ◽  
Assessment Visit ◽  
High Level

The duty system is the telephone referral system for the Kent Occupational Therapy Bureau service for members of the public and health professionals. The duty rota is staffed by occupational therapists and rehabilitation coordinators. This evaluation aimed to determine the quality and equity of the service in relation to client satisfaction. Over a 2-week period, telephone interviews were conducted using a questionnaire. All members of the public who telephoned to make a referral and had had no prior contact with the bureau were eligible for the study. The duty system was shown to provide a consistently high level of service in all areas evaluated. However, those interviewed expressed dissatisfaction with the predicted time of wait for an assessment visit and the lack of accurate information regarding this wait. This pilot study demonstrates that an occupational therapist may not be needed to fulfil the role of duty officer. A trained duty officer with an occupational therapist available for consultation can provide the service, thereby freeing occupational therapists to undertake assessments and reduce waiting lists. More accurate information and regular contact from the bureau regarding the waiting time for an assessment is required to reduce dissatisfaction.

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