1st Edition

Occupational Therapy in the Philippines Theory, Practice, and Stories

Edited By Michael Sy, Roi Charles Pineda, Caroline Fischl Copyright 2025
    296 Pages 30 B/W Illustrations
    by Routledge

    296 Pages 30 B/W Illustrations
    by Routledge

    The first book of its kind, Occupational Therapy in the Philippines provides a context to the existing occupational therapy knowledge base from a Filipino perspective. This book acts as a guide for occupational therapists to develop and continually evaluate trusting working relationships with clients and other health and social care professionals, leading to more effective occupational therapy services. It discusses occupational therapy concepts, principles, and practices and illustrates examples of occupational therapy practices based on Filipino case studies, narratives, and evidence, and offers recommendations on how to enrich occupational therapy understanding globally. The chapters delve into theory, education and training, clinical practice, research, case studies and topical issues. This book is an ideal read for occupational therapy students and practitioners from all areas of practice as well as to those who are interested to know more about occupational therapy.

     

    1. Occupation and occupational therapy: The evolution of these concepts from a Filipino perspective
    Michael P. Sy, Roi Charles Pine da, Deborrah Sadile Anastacio et al.

    2. History of occupational therapy in the Philippines
    Oliver S. Trinidad, Teresita C. Mendoza and Michael P. Sy

    3. Occupational science: A basis for understanding Filipino occupations
    Ricardo C. Carrasco, Terry Peralta-Catipon, Caroline Fischl et al.

    4. Becoming a Filipino occupational therapist: the undergraduate story
    Paolo Miguel P. Bulan, Arden Panotes, Pauline Gail V. Martinez et al

    5. Lifelong learning and continuing professional development
     Icy Fresno Anabo and Caroline FIschl

    6. Becoming a Filipino occupational therapy educator
    Michael P. Sy, Chamaine Kristabel De Vera-Fevidal and Maria Elizabeth M. Grageda

    7. Traditional occupational therapy practice settings
    Roi Charles Pineda, Sally Uy, Joel R. Guerrero et al

    8. Embracing Bayani-han: Navigating occupational therapy practice in the community
    Karen S. Sagun, Teresita C. Mendoza and Abelardo Apollo I. David, Jr.

    9. Telehealth and the use of technology in occupational therapy
    Arden Panotes, Jomarx Jocson and Alexa Blas

    10. Occupational therapy in disaster pre-crisis phase
    Maria Menierva Lagria and Roi Charles Pineda

    11. Justice work and social care practice in occupational therapy
    Michael P. Sy. Anna-Liza Yap Tan Pascual, Daryl Patrick Yao et al

    12. Strengthening research in occupational therapy
    Ivan Neil B. Gomez, Caroline Fischl and Michael P. Sy

    13. Legislation affecting occupational therapy services and practice
    Diana Jane Luib, Pauline Gail V. Martinez and Daryl Patrick G. Yao

    14. Ethical issues in occupational therapy practice
    Kim Gerald G. Medallon and Caroline Fischl

    15. Future directions of occupational therapy in the Philippines
    Caroline Fischl, Michael P. Sy, Roi Charles Pineda

    Biography

    Michael Sy is an international academic who has significantly contributed to contemporary occupational therapy and science research in the Philippines.

    Roi Charles Pineda is a rehabilitation scientist who has extensive work on occupational therapy, disability sports, and interprofessional education and collaborative practice. 

    Caroline Fischl is a prominent occupational therapy educator in Sweden and serves an educational leader in Europe through the European Network of Occupational Therapy in Higher Education.

    "Finally, a book about occupational therapy in the Philippines! This historical book gives a snapshot of our beloved profession. The work does not sugarcoat the challenges this profession faces in a country with limited resources yet shows how Filipino occupational therapists adapt very well amid all odds in changing times. A must read for students, new graduates and seasoned professionals!"

    Cristina Ines de Leon Hinlo, OTRP, FOTAP, Owner, Therapy Works, Inc. (Philippines)


    "It is a tremendous honour to endorse this groundbreaking book, the first written by and for the Filipino occupational therapy community... The authors sensitively mix local language and culture with professional concepts... encouraging occupational therapists that it is a must to understand and embrace our own backgrounds and values before successfully working with others. By discussing the Filipino context, each chapter calls on us as a profession to be conscious of and committed to transformational change. I would like to thank those involved for their dedication to making this book a reality and congratulate everyone on a remarkable job!"

    Samantha Shann, President, World Federation of Occupational Therapists

     

    "Michael, Roi Charles and Caroline, and their intrepid Filipino colleagues have produced such an important work. By taking initiative and leadership to inspire and advance powerful occupational therapy for the Philippines, they have produced an exemplar for how their colleagues from around the World, too, can transform their respective professions into powerfully relevant processes. By producing this magnificent volume of ground-breaking texts, Filipino OTs have contributed to the advancement of occupational therapy worldwide, making this great profession better, for more people."

    Michael K. Iwama, PhD OT(c), MSc, BScHP, BScOT, Professor, School of Medicine, Duke University School