A Glimpse into the Unique Role of Occupational Therapy in Patient Care

This week, we had the opportunity to talk to Sikin Samanani, an

occupational therapist with experience working in the long term care

setting and for Indigenous populations in Alberta. Sikin tells us about how

she landed on her journey in occupational therapy while elucidating the

uniqueness of this discipline and the privilege it affords in making

connections with patients. We also get to hear Sikin’s perspectives on the

importance of empathy, patience, and advocacy in patient centered care and

the areas of the system that merit more attention. Finally, we get to hear

the advice she has for students who may be interested in pursuing a career

in occupational therapy; advice which is also applicable to those who are

interested in pursuing a career in other healthcare fields.