title: Sir David K Henderson and the origins of British occupational therapy.
abstract: Sir David K Henderson made several major contributions in the field of psychiatry, gaining an international reputation but, perhaps lesser known is his role in the introduction of occupational therapy in the United Kingdom. The part Henderson played in establishing occupational therapy as an aspect of his evolving approach to treating mental illness in Scotland is discussed, as is the influence he had in stimulating and supporting the early pioneers of the profession elsewhere in the UK.
authors.affiliation: Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, Queen Margaret University, UK dpentland@qmu.ac.uk.
authors.forename: Duncan
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Pentland
authors.affiliation: Retired Neurologist, Astley Ainslie Hospital, UK.
authors.forename: Brian
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Pentland
mesh_terms: D049672:History, 19th Century; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000266:history*; D009788:Occupational Therapy / Q000266:history*; D011570:Psychiatry / Q000266:history*; D006113:United Kingdom
keywords: Psychiatry; history; occupational therapy