Presenter
Zachery Edwards, B.S., OT/S
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
2025
Abstract
The purpose of this scoping review was to gather information on medical providers’ current understanding of occupational therapy’s (OT) scope of practice and how their understanding impacts OT referrals. The question that guided this review was: does an increase of education on occupational therapies (OT) scope of practice for medical providers increase their understanding of OTs role? Current research highlights an inaccurate understanding of OT’s role by medical providers, which leads to decreased referrals. Further research is needed to determine medical providers’ motivation to receive education on OT’s scope of practice, what education methods are most beneficial, and if that impacts referrals to OT.
Faculty Mentor
Shannon Strate, O.T.D., OTR/L
Academic Discipline
College of Health & Wellness
Repository Citation
Edwards, Zachery, "Medical Providers' Understanding of the Role of OT" (2025). Student Research Design & Innovation Symposium. 190.
https://scholarsarchive.jwu.edu/innov_symposium/190
