Commentary: Restful Rehabilitation: Sleep’s Essential Role in Occupational Therapy Education, Intervention, and Research
This commentary explores the critical role of sleep in occupational therapy, inspired by the article Restful Rehabilitation: Sleep’s Essential Role in Occupational Therapy Education, Intervention and Research by Browning et al. in 2024. The author advocates for elevating sleep as a core occupation within the profession. Despite its importance, sleep remains underrepresented in occupational therapy education, practice, and research. This article calls for integrating sleep into the daily evaluations and treatment of clients within occupational therapy, revising current treatment models to include sleep and sleep health, and expanding empirical research to provide evidence-based treatments within the occupational therapy profession. By embracing sleep as a fundamental occupation, occupational therapy practitioners can better serve their clients and help fill a critical void in healthcare. This commentary reinforces the urgency of positioning occupational therapy as a leader in sleep care and rehabilitation.
DOI: 10.29245/2767-5122/2025/2.1160 View / Download Pdf