Chapter 5: A Global Perspective of Occupational Therapy

Vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts on culture, competence, and global occupational therapy practice from Chapter 5 notes.

Decolonization of occupational therapy

The duty to create a just and equitable OT profession by recognizing Western-centric biases and embracing diverse worldviews.

Culture

The customs, beliefs, activity patterns, behaviors, and meanings shared by a society; dynamic and informs how people define and interpret experiences.

Contexts

The social, physical, environmental, and political factors that influence a person's choices, opportunities, resources, and occupational engagement.

Cultural competence

The ability to be sensitive to and understand other cultures, including knowledge of their histories, practices, languages, and access barriers.

Culturally responsive care

Equitable, empathetic, and contextualized care aligned with the shared experiences and meanings of diverse people.

Building cultural awareness

Gaining knowledge and understanding of different cultures through reading, discussion, and reflection.

Generating cultural knowledge

Learning about cultures through methods like semistructured interviews and culturally sensitive tools.

Applying cultural skills

Using cultural knowledge in practice to tailor interventions to the client's culture.

Engaging in culturally diverse situations

Seeking experiences across cultures (e.g., restaurants, community events) to expand understanding and skills.

Exploring multiculturalism

Studying and appreciating multiple cultures and how they influence occupation and practice.

Equity

Fair distribution of opportunities and resources, accounting for differences among individuals or groups.

Equality

Treating everyone the same, regardless of background or needs.

Occupational justice

The belief that all people have a right to participate in meaningful occupations and access those opportunities regardless of ability, age, or socioeconomic status.

MOHO (Model of Human Occupation)

Kielhofner's theory emphasizing how motivation, routines, performance, and the environment shape occupation; supports client-centered practice.

CMOP-E (Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement)

A client-centered model highlighting the dynamic interaction of person, environment, and occupation in engagement.

PEOP model

Person-Environment-Occupation-Participation model describing how person, environment, and occupation interact to influence performance and participation.

Reciprocal partnerships

Partnerships built on mutual benefit, two-way learning, shared power, and equal exchange of resources.

Interprofessional Education (IPE)

Educational approach where students from multiple health professions learn together to improve collaboration and client outcomes.

Cultural immersion

Programs that immerse students in another culture to foster self-reflection, cultural sensitivity, and understanding of health and disability in that culture.

International fieldwork placements

Overseas fieldwork experiences guided by WFOT/ACOTE standards, supervised by WFOT-approved OT; require immunizations, background checks, and insurance; involve thorough preparation and adaptation.