Use of adjunctive modalities in occupational therapy.
This article reminds us that as practice evolves, we must revisit and reaffirm the fundamental philosophy and precepts in which our profession is grounded. The face of practice is fluid. Its superficial appearance is molded by external forces and stresses. These include the changes in the needs of the persons we serve, the emergence of new and different treatment modalities, and the realities of the socioeconomic environment in which we work. Beneath the surface, however, are the basic structures that all of us hold in common. These are our philosophical beliefs that are articulated both in the professional literature and in the ethical principles that we espouse.
Pedretti
L W
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Department of Occupational Therapy, San Jose State University, California.
Smith
R O
RO
Hammel
J
J
Rein
J
J
Anson
D
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McGuire
M J
MJ
D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004995:Ethics, Professional; D006801:Humans; D009788:Occupational Therapy / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000639:trends*; D010684:Philosophy; D013038:Specialization / Q000639:trends