Occupational therapists are challenged in two ways: first, to consider how they can accomplish their professional identity as a profession and, second, how that can be valued in terms of the society in which it is enacted. As occupational therapy is situated with the predominant medical model and its associated biological base in traditional work environments like health care, its standing as a profession is frequently measured against this standard. However, because of the contemporary changes occurring in health and social care, the concept of professionalism requires flexibility in adaptation and interpretation if professional groups are to survive in the unstable work environments and provides a potential opportunity for change.
started by emking on 12 Nov 15
http://www.biomedsearch.com/article/professionalisation-occupational-therapy-continuing-challenge/185430597.html
Occupational therapists are challenged in two ways: first, to consider how they can accomplish their professional identity as a profession and, second, how that can be valued in terms of the society in which it is enacted. As occupational therapy is situated with the predominant medical model and its associated biological base in traditional work environments like health care, its standing as a profession is frequently measured against this standard. However, because of the contemporary changes occurring in health and social care, the concept of professionalism requires flexibility in adaptation and interpretation if professional groups are to survive in the unstable work environments and provides a potential opportunity for change.