According to this article, professionalism has three interconnecting parts. These parts are described in metaphors and include the heart, mind, and soul of professionalism. Wood (2004) states that professionalism is an ideal that encompasses commonly held expectations and objective standards of evaluating any professional field. Nobel Peace Laureate Jane Addams (1990) wrote that those who give themselves to a greater good are those who develop their humanity and authenticity. Answering this call can be greatly attributed to the development of occupational therapy. According to this article, each individual has a unique contribution to make to occupational therapy's professionalism to ensure that success and sustainability of the profession. Not one person or any one group knows best how to enhance occupational therapy's professionalism alone. Therefor, it is important for everyone to contribute to the profession for it to grow.
Wood, W. (2004). The Heart, Mind, and Soul of Professionalism in Occupational Therapy. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 249-257.
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Wood, W. (2004). The Heart, Mind, and Soul of Professionalism in Occupational Therapy. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 249-257.