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K B Schwartz

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PubMed1995

The profession's image, 1917-1925, Part II: Occupational therapy as represented by the profession.

This second part of a two-part article examines the representation of occupational therapy during its formative years, 1917-1925. It focuses on the image of the profession as it was described in the early professional journals and compares this image with that projected by the media (as described in Part I). Both the media and professional literature presented a similar image of occupational therapy: that of a profession that offered the promise of returning persons with disabilities to useful occupation within society. In today's health care system, where every profession espouses the goal of returning patients to full functioning, it is important to remember that in 1917 only one profession held that goal. The portrayal in the media and in the professional literature of occupational therapy at that time confirms this image.

History, 20th Century↗
PubMed1992

Occupational therapy and education: a shared vision.

This paper describes the visions that the educational progressives and founders of occupational therapy expressed for their respective professions, and it examines the thematic ideas that each held in common. These shared themes centered on humanistic values, a belief in occupation, and the promotion of scientific research. The parallels in thinking found within the two groups are examined, and the possible influence of the progressive education movement on the development of occupational therapy is suggested. This analysis is placed within the context of the progressive period of American history, 1900 to 1920.

Education↗
PubMed1992

Reasons for choosing occupational therapy as a profession: implications for recruitment.

This study examines the ways in which 272 recently certified occupational therapists learned of the profession of occupational therapy and the factors that influenced their decisions to choose occupational therapy as a career. The data were analyzed according to age, sex, and geographic region to identify potential ways to improve recruitment efforts. The results indicated that therapists most often learned of the profession while working in a health care setting. First exposure to occupational therapy was usually through an acquaintance in the profession, a family member, or a friend. The primary reasons for choosing occupational therapy included a desire to help people with disabilities, the promise of challenge and variety, the opportunity to work in a health care setting, and the belief that jobs are plentiful. The factors most likely to dissuade people from the profession were the expense of an education and lack of a clear understanding of occupational therapy.

Adult↗
PubMed1991

Clinical reasoning and new ideas on intelligence: implications for teaching and learning.

Some recent research efforts have been focused on the attainment of a better understanding of intelligence and reasoning. One such study is the Clinical Reasoning Study funded by the American Occupational Therapy Association and the American Occupational Therapy Foundation. Other studies have been conducted by theorists of human development. The findings of both groups reveal three common themes: the multiple aspects of intelligence, the importance of understanding the patient's story, and the use of the caring perspective. This article examines these shared themes and discusses their implications for new directions in occupational therapy curricula.

Clinical Competence↗
PubMed1990

Creating excellence in patient care.

Occupational therapists are working in health care organizations that operate from an efficiency perspective. There is growing criticism that this approach can put quality patient care at risk. This article proposes the excellence perspective as a way to address quality as well as productivity. The excellence perspective is one that occupational therapists can use as a guide to program innovation. It is a perspective that fits with the occupational therapist's concern for quality patient care and the administration's concern for productivity. This article examines the excellence perspective and describes its use in business and its potential for health care. A case study that exemplifies excellence in patient care is presented.

Asian↗
PubMed1988

Historical research methods in occupational therapy.

This article discusses the process and methods of historical research in relation to occupational therapy. The paper reviews the process of writing history, including data gathering, organization, and interpretation as well as the responsibilities of the historical researcher. The authors propose that the methods of historical research can be used by occupational therapists as a means to develop a body of knowledge about the profession's history.

Data Collection↗
PubMed1984

An approach to supervision of students on fieldwork.

This paper describes a method for supervision of occupational therapy students on clinical affiliation. The approach is based on the assumption that students behave in ways that are consistent with Levels 3 through 4 of Jane Loevinger's stages of personality development. The most effective supervisory approach for students at each level of behavior is described. The model assumes that the level of student can be matched with a supervisory approach to result in a more satisfying experience for both student and supervisor.

Humans↗
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The profession's image, 1917-1925, Part I: Occupational therapy as represented in the media.

This first part of a two-part article examines how occupational therapy was represented in the media during the formative years of the profession, 1917-1925. Through an examination of 44 articles published in The New York Times during these years, three common themes emerged: restoration of persons with disabilities to social usefulness, the many facets of occupational therapy, and achieving public recognition of occupational therapy. This analysis indicates that the media portrayed occupational therapy as a small but important profession primarily concerned with restoring patients to economic and social usefulness. This favorable portrayal was in keeping with the values of the times and may have contributed to promoting public acceptance of the profession.

Persons with Disabilities↗