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The first book of its kind,
Occupational Therapy in the Philippines provides a context to the existing occupational therapy knowledge base from a Filipino perspective.
List of contents
1. Occupation and occupational therapy: The evolution of these concepts from a Filipino perspective 2. History of occupational therapy in the Philippines 3. Occupational science: A basis for understanding Filipino occupations 4. Becoming a Filipino occupational therapist: the undergraduate story 5. Lifelong learning and continuing professional development 6. Becoming a Filipino occupational therapy educator 7. Traditional occupational therapy practice settings 8. Embracing Bayani-han: Navigating occupational therapy practice in the community 9. Telehealth and the use of technology in occupational therapy 10. Occupational therapy in disaster pre-crisis phase 11. Justice work and social care practice in occupational therapy 12. Strengthening research in occupational therapy 13. Legislation affecting occupational therapy services and practice 14. Ethical issues in occupational therapy practice 15. Future directions of occupational therapy in the Philippines
About the author
Michael Sy is an international academic who has significantly contributed to contemporary occupational therapy and science research in the Philippines.
Roi Charles Pineda is a rehabilitation scientist who has extensive work on occupational therapy, disability sports, and interprofessional education and collaborative practice.
Caroline Fischl is a prominent occupational therapy educator in Sweden and serves an educational leader in Europe through the European Network of Occupational Therapy in Higher Education.
Summary
The first book of its kind, Occupational Therapy in the Philippines provides a context to the existing occupational therapy knowledge base from a Filipino perspective.
