Occupational therapy (OT) students are likely to experience generational differences when
interacting with faculty and clients. Each generational group has a shared culture and …

Background and Purpose. This article seeks to describe the different generations that inhabit
the clinic and the classroom, and to suggest strategies to address possible generational …

Those born between 1982 and 2002 are termed “Generation Y”. This younger generation is
thought to have unique characteristics, due to the societal and technological influences that …

Background. Professionalism is a complex, multifaceted concept embedded within the
curricula of occupational therapy programs and professional documents; yet there is no …

Background: Professionalism is a dynamic, socially constructed idea, rendering it difficult to
comprehend. Though characterized by the demonstration of values and behaviors, its …

Several years ago, I was asked to design and implement a course that focused on raising
the cultural awareness of potential occupational therapy (OT) students at the university I …

Occupational therapy (OT) educators recognize a need to ensure that OT students are
culturally competent. The researchers developed the International Collaborative Project on …

Importance: Professionalism is a core attribute for competent occupational therapists, but
teaching professionalism to students is challenging for educators. Objective: To investigate …

Professionalism in occupational therapy has been challenging to define due to differing
values and behaviors across contexts and professions. There is a difference between how …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine what processes facilitate, temper, or
impede occupational therapy identity development in a community of practice. Methods: A …