Anchor Your Fishing Pole to Reach Occupational Goals

The occupational therapy (OT) profession started in the early 19th century with a focus on arts and crafts activities to enhance functional performance and reduce the boredom of hospitalized patients. These meaningful activities promoted health and well-being and enhanced participation in functional and leisure tasks. Occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) started exploring research and evidence to support their profession to make it more meaningful and accepted in the world of health care.