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British Journal of Occupational Therapy | 2011

The Elizabeth Casson Memorial Lecture 2011: Occupational Therapy — A Profession in Adolescence?

Annie Turner

The Elizabeth Casson Memorial Lecture 2011, given on 30 June at the 35th Annual Conference and Exhibition of the College of Occupational Therapists, held at the Brighton Centre, Brighton, Sussex.


British Journal of Occupational Therapy | 2015

A debate on the professional identity of occupational therapists

Annie Turner; Judith Knight

Introduction The issue of occupational therapy’s professional identity has been debated for many years and continues today. Lack of clarity has resulted in occupational therapists’ perceptions of holding a low status and of colleague and public misunderstanding. Method A range of international literature was reviewed. Inductive analysis elicited two major themes – reasons for issues with identity and the consequences of issues with identity. The development of communities of practice is discussed. Results The analysis of the causes and consequences of issues with professional identity was used to suggest how the profession might become a mature community of practice. Lack of deep knowledge of the profession’s unique beliefs was shown to cause inconsistent messages about its identity. Consequently, practitioners believed they were undervalued. Understanding, owning and reinforcing an occupational paradigm were seen as vital elements for creating professional communities of practice. Conclusion To function as a community of practice requires occupational therapists to use a range of strategies that reinforce their unique occupation-based practice. Where all members commit to a single set of values and beliefs this can afford a unique identity, reinforced by the ability to demonstrate and articulate this through a clear, single message.


International Journal of Lifelong Education | 2010

The Learning Experiences of Health and Social Care Paraprofessionals on a Foundation Degree.

Chris Kubiak; Anita M. Rogers; Annie Turner

Foundation degrees have been developed in the UK as a means of meeting the learning needs of paraprofessionals in health and social care and the services within which they work in a cost‐effective fashion. Workplace learning is an intrinsic component to these degrees. Taking a socio‐cultural perspective, this paper examines how the students’ workplaces, life circumstances and sense of career trajectory shaped their learning experience and motivation. A small‐scale evaluation study, using semi‐structured interviews, focused on the learning experiences of a group of paraprofessionals enrolled in a foundation degree in health and social care. Data revealed fragmented employment patterns, underpinned by consistent vocational drives. While the study resonated with vocation, participants were ambivalent or lacked information about career progression. Workplace conditions, relationships and limited time shaped learning and coping strategies. A strategic and focused approach to student learning is required and includes attention to career pathways, workforce development strategy, the requirements of a range of stakeholders, workplace supervision and support for learning.


Journal of Occupational Science | 2007

Health through Occupation: Beyond the Evidence

Annie Turner

Abstract The growing body of scientific knowledge that links health and occupation is gaining in status within the field of science and is increasingly being picked up by policy makers and politicians alike. However, scientific evidence is a relatively new kid on the block in terms of human knowledge. To explore the links between health and occupation more fully we must open our minds to other ways of knowing. Intuition, tacit knowledge, philosophy and indigenous knowledge, amongst others, all have validity in the ways they help us to ‘know’ about the links between health and occupation. This presentation explores ways of knowing beyond science and their contribution to the base of human knowledge about health through occupation. Old knowledge, quotations, songs and lyrics, media knowledge and public domain knowledge are used to explore this wider level of understanding. The presentation concludes that, while scientific knowledge is accepted in Western culture as the knowledge of power, we ignore at our peril other bodies of knowledge, some of which may be rapidly declining, in our quest to understand health through occupation.


British Journal of Occupational Therapy | 2005

A Chronic Shortage of Practice Placements: Whose Responsibility?

Christine Craik; Annie Turner


British Journal of Occupational Therapy | 2005

Comparing an Occupational Therapy Definition and Consumers' Experiences: A Q Methodology Study

Susan Corr; Gemma Neill; Annie Turner


British Journal of Occupational Therapy | 2015

Unique core skills: Exploring occupational therapists' hidden assets

Annie Turner; Auldeen Alsop


British Journal of Occupational Therapy | 2008

Book Review: Contemporary Issues in Occupational Therapy: Reasoning and ReflectionCONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY: REASONING AND REFLECTION. CreekJennifer and Lawson-PorterAnne, eds. Wiley, 2007. £34.99. 227 pp. ISBN 9780 4700 65112

Annie Turner


8th European Congress of Occupational Therapy/53rd German Congress of Occupational Therapy, Hamburg | 2008

Understanding older people as occupational beings

Judith Knight; Susan Corr; Veronica Ball; Mike Lowis; Annie Turner; Merryn E Ekberg; Clare Poyser; Torbjörn Falkmer; Anita Björklund; Sofi Fristedt; Marlene Henriksson; Ann Johansson; Patricia Lundmark


Archive | 2007

An Empirical Study to Identify Older Adults' Engagement in Productivity

Occupations Judith Knight; Veronica Ball; Susan Corr; Annie Turner; Mike Lowis; Merryn E Ekberg

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Susan Corr

University of Northampton

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Judith Knight

University of Northampton

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Merryn E Ekberg

University of Northampton

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Veronica Ball

University of Northampton

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Auldeen Alsop

Sheffield Hallam University

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