Paving New Pathways: The Importance of Occupational Therapy in Eating Disorders Services

Sandra Brooks reflects on the importance of advocating for occupational therapy in eating disorders services

• 1. Build awareness of the multi-faceted role occupational therapists have in encouraging eating disorder recovery for patients in various eating disorder service settings
• 2. Encourage innovation in eating disorder services and embolden occupational therapists to advocate for occupational therapy's role in multidisciplinary team settings
• 3. Explore occupational therapy's scope of practice in eating disorder settings