Through a survey and interviews the author explored the reasons behind why some OT's left South Africa after qualifying and what could be done to motivate the OT's to stay and work in their home country.
The findings discovered financial, socio-economical, political, environmental and health factors influencing those to leave and work in different countries.
The article is laced with ancient proverbs relating to the current issues faced by occupational therapists.
Uys, C, J, ,E (2009) The 21st Vona du Toit Memorial Lecture: Wisdom from within: Finding modern truths in traditional proverbs. The South African Journal of Occupational Therapy. 39 (3) 3-10