Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa (OTASA) Position Statement: Spirituality in occupational therapy
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2018Author
Soomar, Nazeemah
Mthembu, Thuli
Ramugondo, Elelwani
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Spirituality refers to a dynamic and intrinsic aspect of humanity
through which persons seek ultimate meaning, purpose, and
transcendence, and to experience relationship with self, family,
community, nature and the significant or sacred. Spirituality is
expressed through beliefs, values, traditions and practices1:644. The
World Health Organization regards spirituality as one of the dimensions
of quality of life2. Spiritual well-being can also be viewed as
an important aspect of health3.
The purpose of this paper is to state the Occupational Therapy
Association of South Africa’s position on spirituality and how it
relates to education, practice and scholarship in occupational
therapy. In addition, the paper can assist occupational therapy
students, practitioners, educators and researchers to navigate
their roles in relation to spirituality within the diverse South
African context.