This article is an attempt to re-define the role of the occupational therapist in light of numerous concepts and models which have been developed in recent years. The de-emphasis on hospital-based programs is significant and the community role for the occupational therapist, while not necessarily new, is a much expanded one which offers exciting and challenging prospects for the future. The need to influence the system for the delivery of service to embrace this community concept is emphasized.
Get full access to this article
View all access options for this article.
References
1.
JohnsonJ.A.: Occupational Therapy: a model for the future. Am. J. Occup. Ther. 27: p. 3. 1973.
2.
MoseyA.C.: Three Frames of Reference for Mental Health, New York. Raven Press (1970) Chapter 6.
3.
ShannonP.D.: The work-play model: a basis for occupational therapy. Am. J. Occup. Ther. 27: p. 3. 1973.
4.
ReillyM.: A psychiatric occupational therapy program as a teaching model. Am. J. Occup. Ther. 20: p. 63. 1966.
5.
GrayM.: Effects of hospitalization on work-play behaviour. Am. J. Occup. Ther. 26: 180–185, 1972.
6.
GoffmanE.: Asylums. New York. Doubleday and Co. Inc., 1961.
