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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE
Volume 23, Issue 3, Pages 189-206Publisher
TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC
DOI: 10.1080/07380570902976759
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Emerging practice; professional development; occupational therapy education
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The profession of occupational therapy is responding to changes in the health care system by expanding the contexts and models for service provision, typically referred to as emerging practice. As a pilot study, a survey was completed by 174 occupational therapists to gather information and opinions about emerging practice. Results indicated occupational therapists hold diverse perceptions about emerging practice settings and services as well as the role and significance of emerging practice within the profession. Occupational therapists engaged in emerging practice described numerous rewards and challenges inherent within the process of developing and delivering services. The findings indicate continued professional dialogue and research are needed to support the development and efficacy of occupational therapy services in emerging settings and roles.
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