A5044982697- Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Ethics in medical practice
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Caribbean history, culture, and politics
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- EU Law and Policy Analysis
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- State Capitalism and Financial Governance
- Public Health Policies and Education
- scientometrics and bibliometrics research
- Global Education and Multiculturalism
- Disaster Management and Resilience
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Public-Private Partnership Projects
- Social Media in Health Education
- European Socioeconomic and Political Studies
- Community Development and Social Impact
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessments
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
Ottawa Hospital
2025
Mineral Products Association
2021
World Federation for Mental Health
2021
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
2019
Royal College of Occupational Therapists
2018
ING Direct
2010
United States Congress
2006
Franciscan Health
2006
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2005
Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospital
1982-1984
Despite the profound burden of disease, a strategic global response to optimise musculoskeletal (MSK) health and guide national-level systems strengthening priorities remains absent. Auspiced by Global Alliance for Musculoskeletal Health (G-MUSC), we aimed empirically derive requisite components action on MSK health.
The history of our profession is well documented and sometimes differs depending on the perspectives you read. However, intrinsic relationship between occupation, health well-being unive...
The International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO) provides a framework for international reporting data on occupations, as well serves model the development more specific national/regional occupational classifications. Occupational therapists are not uniquely described in ISCO, restricting collection and exchange regarding profession. Results an online survey member organisations World Federation Therapists indicated low awareness issues relating to classification However,...
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has changed lives, health and wellbeing individuals, families communities worldwide. last message I wrote for previous Bulletin was to be my la...
Background World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) member organisations comprise 77 national occupational therapy across the world. Each organisation interacts with its members and public using diverse methods. Increasingly, are broadening their communication Objective The objective this study was to examine if how social media for communication, so, types concerns or barriers they experience what role anticipate might play in near future. Methods An online survey developed; 57...
WFOT Council Meeting Focus Day in 2006 focused on long term plans which aim at ensuring that continues to meet the needs of member associations and occupational therapists they represent. members reviewed existing Strategic Plan, vision priorities discussed them relation a range key strategic documents. Results discussions were collated compared against Plan 2000–2006. Organizational objectives within plan updated as an outcome this Day.
WFOT’s operational activities are guided by its Strategic Plan which is review and updated every 6 years. The WFOT Council, made up of the Delegates from each member organisations participate in this process as part Focus Day at beginning Council meeting. Feedback gathered about organisational programme area priorities then translated into organisation’s plan annually. following 2013–2018 was during 2010 2012 Days.
WFOT responded immediately and proactively to the major disaster that occurred in Indian Ocean region on December 26, 2004. This report notes actions have taken already recommendations for future occupational therapists locally internationally improved preparedness emergency response. As noted Report of Response Tsunami (www.wfot.org/document_centre/), future, priority therapy response needs are orientation, preparation understanding coordination requirements skills post traumatic stress...
The theme of this Bulletin issue is on Human Rights and I commend the authors articles in edition. WFOT has a strong commitment to evidenced through establishment an International Advisory Group (IAG): Rights, development Position Paper Rights1 WFOT’s embed principles Social Justice into fabric its documents publications. In June 2011, WHO released World Health Report2 which for first time examined inequities around disability. Statement demonstrates position relation human occupation...
(2012). Excerpts from the Bi-Annual Report January 2010–December 2011. World Federation of Occupational Therapists Bulletin: Vol. 66, No. 1, pp. 6-13.
The WFOT Bulletin is the international voice of organisation and its members editorial team constantly strive to seek provide information that topical, challenging thought provoking. Over years has grown from a “newsletter” well read circulated journal attracts submissions broad range occupational therapists covering wide experience internationally. It gives me great pleasure be writing this in what first publication by Maney Publishing – an internationally respected publishing house. bring...
"Message from the President: global partnerships." World Federation of Occupational Therapists Bulletin, 72(2), pp. 65–66