About this guide
Editorial standards
How pages are sourced, written, updated and corrected, and the limits of what an independent educational guide can offer.
At a glance
- Facts come from public sources the editors actually opened
- No invented figures, quotes, studies or credentials
- Pages are dated and corrected openly
- The site gives general information, never personal advice
A health topic deserves a clear account of how the pages were made. This page sets out the rules the editors follow, so that you can judge how far to rely on any page of Everyday Function. It describes a process, not an endorsement: no page here has been reviewed by a clinician, and none claims to have been.
Sources
Facts, figures, dates and names are taken only from pages the editors opened and read: professional bodies such as occupational therapy associations, national health agencies, research institutes, and university medical centres. Where a source cannot be opened, or does not support a claim, the claim is dropped. Where sources differ by country, the page says so rather than choosing one. Each page lists its sources at the bottom, with a note on what each was used for.
What the site does not do
- It does not invent statistics, studies, quotes, testimonials or credentials.
- It does not recommend products, brands, firms or named practitioners.
- It does not diagnose, advise on treatment or interpret anyone's symptoms.
- It does not sell anything, take bookings or provide treatment.
Writing
Pages are written in plain language. Technical terms are defined the first time they appear, and exceptions are stated where the sources state them. Each topic page ends with a short summary and a list of questions people commonly ask. The aim is to help you prepare for a conversation with a professional, not to replace it.
Updates and corrections
Every page shows the date it was last updated. If a source changes or a mistake is found, the page is corrected and the date is changed. To report an error or suggest a better source, use the contact page; corrections are checked against the public source before they are made.
Independence
Everyday Function is an independent educational publication. It takes no payment to change what a page says, and it is not affiliated with any practice, company or agency. Start with the overview of what occupational therapy is to see these rules applied, or read how to choose a therapist for the kind of questions a professional should be able to answer.