The competent scholar.
Scholars in occupational therapy are responsible for ensuring that the profession's body of knowledge is so formulated that it provides the foundation for carrying out the work of the profession effectively, compassionately, and ethically. This article delineates the knowledge, skills, and typical personal attributes of competent scholars. Some suggestions are offered about how the occupational therapy profession might increase its number of competent scholars.
Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Education, New York University, New York 10012, USA.
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D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D009788:Occupational Therapy / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010684:Philosophy; D011361:Professional Competence / Q000592:standards*; D012106:Research / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012107:Research Design