Open AccessOccupational science: updating the United Kingdom journey of discovery
Author(s) -
Mounter Catherine R.,
Ilott Irene
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
occupational therapy international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.414
H-Index - 37
eISSN - 1557-0703
pISSN - 0966-7903
DOI - 10.1002/oti.111
Subject(s) - perspective (graphical) , metaphor , occupational therapy , key (lock) , kingdom , occupational science , orientation (vector space) , psychology , epistemology , sociology , engineering ethics , political science , computer science , engineering , psychiatry , artificial intelligence , philosophy , linguistics , paleontology , geometry , computer security , mathematics , biology
The metaphor of a journey is used to describe the incremental influence of occupational science in the UK. A historical perspective is taken to identify and discuss key concepts and issues. Subjective bias and methodological flaws are acknowledged. Discussion for future directions is contained within contextual orientation. Ongoing debate is invited and encouraged. Copyright © 2000 Whurr Publishers Ltd.