Date Presented 4/8/2016

The transition from new grad to practicing occupational therapist (OT) as recalled by a national sample of OTs was examined. Respondents indicated the transition was positive, especially when responsibilities were well defined. Negative factors included low self-confidence. Major recommendations are presented.

Primary Author and Speaker: Randy P. McCombie

Additional Author and Speaker: Meredith McElroy

AOTA Taxonomy:
Education, health services research
Copyright © 2016 by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.
2016
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