The Perceived Status of Occupational Therapy: Myth Versus Reality
- 1 March 1990
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Australian Occupational Therapy Journal
- Vol. 37 (1) , 50-56
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1630.1990.tb01230.x
Abstract
A survey of 136 Australian occupational therapists explored their perception of their autonomy and status, through questions concerning role definition; peer network and peer review; professional association and industrial affiliation; skills and procedures characteristic of the profession; views on others' perception of their role; credentials to practise; salary and years of practice. The authors conclude that the profession has a high opinion of its status and autonomy, a belief that it has a unique set of skills (though not aims), and adequate credentials to practise. They also suggest, however, that there is reason to question the extent to which this professional self‐image is well founded.Keywords
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