Working together: a dual focus on occupation and anatomy

Fielden, Kelly ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2754-1820 , Youngson, Annabel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1482-0029 and Cox, Diane ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2691-6423 (2025) Working together: a dual focus on occupation and anatomy. British Journal of Occupational Therapy . Item availability may be restricted.

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Abstract

What is the place of anatomy knowledge and its role within occupational therapy? My doctoral research explored taught anatomy within occupational therapy in the United Kingdom. In this research, there is evidence that there is still debate within the profession over anatomy content within curricula and how this should look (Fielden, 2024). For the purposes of this editorial, anatomy refers to general body structure and function (which includes anatomy and its interrelationship with physiology). This editorial argues that a dual focus on anatomy and occupation is essential within curricula to ensure graduates can meet the demands of practice with a strong professional identity centred on occupation. This view of duality is one that needs to be debated as divisions exist within the profession between theory and practice in terms of what knowledge is valued. It is hoped this editorial is the starting point to stimulate discussion and research on occupation-centred anatomy education for the future.

Item Type:	Article
Journal / Publication Title:	British Journal of Occupational Therapy
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
ISSN:	1477-6006
Departments:	Institute of Health > Rehabilitation and Sport Science
Additional Information:	Kelly Fielden, Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, University of Cumbria, Dr Bel Youngson (retired), Emerita Professor Diane Cox, University of Cumbria.
Depositing User:	Anna Lupton
Date Deposited:	26 Mar 2025 09:54
Last Modified:	01 Apr 2025 10:30
URI:	https://insight.cumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/8735