Occupational therapy can be a challenging and demanding field, both physically and mentally, as therapists often work with patients who have a variety of their own physical, mental, and emotional needs. However, it can also be a very rewarding and fulfilling career, as therapists have the opportunity to help patients and their families improve their … Read more
The Burnout Messaging Burnout has been a theme we have been seeing in healthcare lately, which was likely intensified and brought to public attention due to the pandemic. There were even entire podcast shows and countless continuing education courses and in services on the subject. And we are often lead to believe (from healthcare practitioners … Read more
I decided to post the raw results from my 6 participants as this is a small sample size and not too overwhelming to read. This data comes from a survey I posted calling for participants who experienced a disability (mental or physical) in the field of occupational therapy. It asked questions about basic demographic information, … Read more
Compassion fatigue (CF) is a condition that occupational therapy students or occupational therapists may experience. “CF is characterized by exhaustion, anger and irritability, negative coping behaviours including alcohol and drug abuse, reduced ability to feel sympathy and empathy, a diminished sense of enjoyment or satisfaction with work, increased absenteeism, and an impaired ability to make … Read more