Dr Stephanie Tempest, RCOT Professional Development Manager said:
"We welcome this joint statement. The ability to analyse your practice and reflect on what went well and what could be improved is a crucial element of being an occupational therapist and is essential for CPD. This affirmation from the nine healthcare regulators shows the pivotal role that reflection has for us as occupational therapists and together in the multi-disciplinary teams in which many of us work.
"Becoming and being a reflective practitioner is a central tenet within our profession. It’s incorporated into our pre-registration standards, code of ethics and professional conduct, professional standards and career development framework. Our CPD resources encourage reflection to aid learning within teams and as individuals."