چکیده:
This article is a review on occupational therapy in Iran. Occupational therapy started in the Rehabilitation faculty of Iran Medical University as a BS degree in 1973. About 2000 students were graduated in occupational therapy and are active in different parts of the country. They assist disabled individuals to achieve maximal independence. In this article a summary of the history and educational structure of occupational therapy and job opportunities of graduates of this speciality in Iran is given.
خلاصه ماشینی:
A Review on Occupational Therapy in Iran Abstract: Mandana Fallahpour Department of Occupational Therapy Iranian Research Center on Aging University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation Sciences University started to train experts and spe- cialists in different rehabilitation branches, his article is a review on occu- pational therapy in Iran.
Occupational therapy started in the Rehabilitation faculty ofIran Medical University as a BS degree in1973 .
Visual Handicap Auditory Handicap Vocational Rehabilitation Addiction Due to the wide range of activities, occu- pational therapists are employed in differ- ent centers and organization in Iran and perform educational, research and thera- peutic activities.
- Public clinics and educational therapeutic centers under supervision of universities - Private occupational therapy clinics - Daily rehabilitation centers (OT services for children and psychological patients) - Senior Citizen Centers (aging nursing homes) - Vocational rehabilitation centers .
2. Comprehensive guideline of Occupational Therapy, Iranian Association of Occupational Therapy, University of Social welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, 2002.