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An Exploratory Survey of Occupational Therapists' Role in Hippotherapy
The term hippotherapy is derived from the Greek word for horse, or hippos. The American Hippotherapy Association (2007) defines hippotherapy as an occupational, physical, or speech therapy intervention strategy, using the movements of a horse, used as part of an intervention program to facilitate Publication: Developmental Disabilities Special Interest Section Quarterly / American Occupational Therapy Association

Occupational therapy and care coordination: the challenges faced by occupational therapists in community mental health settings.(Opinion)(Report)
There is continuing debate concerning the role of occupational therapists within community mental health practice. This opinion piece advocates the need for occupational therapists to undertake more profession-specific work. Its argument draws upon real life case studies as well as the service Publication: British Journal of Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapists impacting Mississippi businesses
Mary Patterson of the Mississippi Hospital Association calls physical therapy and occupational therapy "blood brothers." "Quite often, people get occupational therapy mixed up with physical therapy," she said. "Often, the two share one department, and where one stops, the other starts." If you've Publication: The Mississippi Business Journal

Plenty of work for occupational therapists; Quality of life is main concern in growing field
The Patriot Ledger With 21 percent of the U.S. population older than 55, Americans are increasingly feeling the pangs of aging. About 17 percent of Americans older than 60 are limited in their mobility or ability to care for themselves, according to census information. That's where Liz Christmann Publication: The Patriot Ledger Quincy, MA

Occupational Therapy and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Stone Duchenne Understand the Support That Occupational Therapists Can Offer To Families Who Are Affected By This Condition.
M2 PRESSWIRE-15 November 2007-Research and Markets: Occupational Therapy and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Stone Duchenne Understand the Support That Occupational Therapists Can Offer To Families Who Are Affected By This Condition(C)1994-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:19112007 Dublin - Research Publication: M2 Presswire

'Occupational Therapy and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Stone Duchenne' - Understand the Support That Occupational Therapists Can Offer to Families Who Are Affected by This Condition.
DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (httpwww.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c74457) has announced the addition of Occupational Therapy and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy : Stone Duchenne to their offering. This is a practical guide for Occupational Therapists and others who provide services to Publication: Business Wire

Collaborative fieldwork education with student occupational therapists and student occupational therapist assistants
Abstract The profession of occupational therapy has a long history of working collaboratively with support personnel. This paper describes the process of a fieldwork education partnership developed between the McMaster University, BHSc (OT) Program and the Mohawk College, Occupational Therapist Publication: The Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapists' Role on U.S. Army and U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Disaster Mental Health Response Teams
KEY WORDS * disaster response * mental health * occupational therapy Oakley, F., Caswell, S., & Parks, R. (2008). The Issue Is-Occupational therapists' role on U.S. Army and U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Disaster Mental Health Response Teams. American Journal of Occupational Publication: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy

Use of standardised assessments and outcome measures among a sample of Irish occupational therapists working with adults with physical disabilities.(Report)
Introduction Health professionals, including occupational therapists, are increasingly being encouraged to follow best practice, using research evidence to guide and support their practice. The College of Occupational Therapists (2005) stated that the onus is on each occupational therapist to Publication: British Journal of Occupational Therapy

Canadian occupational therapists' contributions to prisoners of war in World War II
Abstract Background. A small number of Canadian occupational therapists provided materials to prisoners of war who were experiencing occupational deprivation in German camps during World War II. Although the occupational therapy contribution was relatively minor relative to the overall efforts of Publication: The Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy