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Environmental sustainability in occupational therapy: Insights from Greek occupational therapists
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Introduction: Sustainable development in occupational therapy is primarily implemented through the integration and adaptation of sustainable occupations in occupational therapy practice. However, occupational therapy through the lens of sustainability remains underexplored.Objective: To explore the insights of Greek occupational therapists regarding sustainability in their practice.Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted using an electronic questionnaire distributed to 105 Greek occupational therapists.Results: Findings indicate that the majority of Greek occupational therapists (91%, n = 95) acknowledge the importance of sustainable occupations in everyday life. However, only a small percentage (12%, n = 13) of participants have received training in sustainable development practices. Most participants reported engaging in practices related to sustainability, including frequent use of reusable materials (71%, n = 74), recycling (27%, n = 28), sourcing from local communities (40%, n = 42), and adopting eco-friendly products (50%, n = 52).Conclusion: This exploratory study highlights a substantial training gap regarding sustainability in occupational therapy. These findings suggest the need to integrate sustainability-focused content into occupational therapy curricula and continuing professional education as a priority.
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Occupational therapy
sustainable occupations
sustainable development
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