World Federation of Occupational Therapists
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The World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) promotes occupational therapy as an art and science internationally. The Federation supports the development, use and practice of occupational therapy worldwide, demonstrating its relevance and contribution to society.
Occupational therapy is a profession concerned with promoting health and well being through occupation. The primary goal of occupational therapy is to enable people to participate in the activities of everyday life. Occupational therapists achieve this outcome by enabling people to do things that will enhance their ability to participate or by modifying the environment to better support participation.
Occupational therapists have a broad education that equips them with skills and knowledge to work collaboratively with individuals or groups of people who have an impairment of body structure or function due to a health condition, and who experience barriers to participation. Occupational therapists believe that participation can be supported or restricted by physical, social, attitudinal and legislative environments. Therefore, occupational therapy practice may be directed to changing aspects of the environment to enhance participation.
Occupational therapy is practised in a wide range of settings, including hospitals, health centres, homes, workplaces, schools, reform institutions and housing for seniors. Clients are actively involved in the therapeutic process, and outcomes of occupational therapy are diverse, client-driven and measured in terms of participation or satisfaction derived from participation.
The World Federation of Occupational Therapists believes that:
1. occupational therapy has a valuable contribution to make to occupational performance as it affects the health and well-being of people.
2. it can positively influence health, welfare, education and vocation at an international level.
3. the effectiveness of the Federation depends on its contribution and collaboration with other international organizations.
4. it can positively influence the development of excellence within the profession.
5. the effectiveness of the Federation depends on it being responsive to the professional needs, issues and requirements of members.
6. it must be built on co-operation, high ethical standard and mutual respect at all levels.
7. it is a non-political organization.
8. the success of the Federation is dependent on the development and maintenance of a strong unified leadership of the WFOT Council.
9. its members are the most important asset.
Contact Information
World Federation of Occupational Therapists
PO Box 30
Forrestfield
Western Australia
Australia 6058
Fax: 61 8 9453 9746
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