Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy · Published 2025-08-12 · DOI 10.1177/15691861251364399
A core philosophy of occupational therapy is adopting a holistic approach, considering individuals’ cultural and societal values. While occupational therapy is rooted in modern Western cultures, which contrasts with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) health beliefs, TCM conceptualizes health as multidimensional—a notion akin to occupational therapy’s philosophy. This article attempts to explore the relationships between TCM health culture and occupational therapy perspectives by integrating culturally relevant activities and traditional Chinese Wellness practices into clinical occupational therapy. Using the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, the study aims to develop a reference that recommends culturally relevant activities and integrates TCM health culture into clinical occupational therapy.
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