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.