WFOT for short.
The World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) was founded in 1952, which is the only global organization in the field of occupational therapy. It was originally established by occupational therapy associations or organizations from 10 countries, including the United States, Britain, Canada, South Africa, Sweden, New Zealand, Australia, Israel, India and Denmark.
20 18, 18 On May 8, the board meeting of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists was held in Cape Town, South Africa, and it was unanimously approved that the Professional Committee of Occupational Therapists of China Rehabilitation Medical Association became its full member. This is an important milestone in the history of occupational therapy in China, marking the entry of occupational therapists in China into the international family.
Since 20 10, the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) has designated 10 as "World Occupational Therapy Day" every year. The purpose of this festival is to raise social awareness of occupational therapy and affirm the role of occupational therapists in patients' rehabilitation, family return and social development.
Development history
1952, the World Federation of Occupational Therapists was established.
social activity
From 20 10, the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT for short) designated1October 27th 10 as the World Occupational Therapy Day, aiming at raising the society's awareness of occupational therapy and affirming the role of occupational therapists in patients' rehabilitation, family return and social development.