Substitutability of work and the professionalization of occupational therapists.
This paper examines the status of occupational therapy as a profession. Achievement of status as a full-fledged profession will depend on the success with which this group convinces members of society that the work it does is non-substitutable. It is difficult for occupational therapists to prove there is no legal substitute for the services they offer. This factor will likely limit attainment of status as a full-fledged profession.
D002170:Canada; D009788:Occupational Therapy / Q000639:trends*; D011364:Professional Practice