K. Mani, A. Rao, Murali Krishnan, S. Moorthy, Jothikumar Ramakrishnan, Naresh Karunakaran
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An official scope of practice (SOP) is a critical document for any healthcare profession as it defines the profession's scope and protects its boundary from encroachment by unqualified individuals. It is a key document referred by professional regulators when regulating healthcare professions. This article outlines the development process utilized by the Indian Occupational Therapists Think Tank to develop an official SOP document for the profession of occupational therapy in India.