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The intermingled history of occupational therapy and anatomical education: A retrospective exploration
Author(s) -
Carroll Melissa A.,
Lawson Katherine
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
anatomical sciences education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.126
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1935-9780
pISSN - 1935-9772
DOI - 10.1002/ase.1451
Subject(s) - occupational therapy , preparedness , inclusion (mineral) , curriculum , context (archaeology) , medicine , medical education , entry level , psychology , pedagogy , physical therapy , management , social psychology , paleontology , economics , biology
Few research articles have addressed the anatomical needs of entry‐level occupational therapy students. Given this paucity of empirical evidence, there is a lack of knowledge regarding anatomical education in occupational therapy. This article will primarily serve as a retrospective look at the inclusion of anatomical education in the occupational therapy curriculum. Focusing on the historical inclusion is the first step to address the gap in existing knowledge. Examining the history of anatomy in occupational therapy provides an educational context for curricular developments and helps current anatomical educators understand the evolution of occupational therapy as a profession. Exploring the educational history also offers anatomy educators an identity, as significant contributors, in the training and preparedness of entry‐level professionals while focusing on the ideals of occupational therapy. However, there is a critical need for empirical evidence of best teaching practices in occupational therapy and anatomical education. This manuscript provides a foundation and a starting point for further investigation into the anatomical competencies for entry‐level occupational therapists. Anat Sci Educ 7: 494–500. © 2014 American Association of Anatomists.