exam 1 pt 5

global perspective of occupational therapy

what is culture and why does it matter

• shared custom beliefs, values, behaviors, communication styles, laws, and institutions of a group

• constantly changes

• influences meaning applied to occupation and life experiences

what are some impacts that culture has

• choices

• opportunities

• resources

• occupational engagement

• roles

• routines

• habits

•We must consider each client's culture and contexts in every step of the process/every interaction 

oIf we treat "everyone the same" we may be neglecting/ignoring important beliefs or customs leading to ineffective treatment 

give an example of this

• Western cultures: value independence, autonomy, individual choice.

• Many non-Western cultures (e.g., India): value interdependence and family involvement.

what should OT practitioners understand

• Where occupations occur

• Cultural influences on participation

• How context affects occupational performance

what is cultural sensitivity

Ability to understand and respond to the needs, emotions, and perspectives of people from one's own and other cultures

what are the three components to cultural sensitivity

• cognitive (knowledge/ awareness) » curiosity and desire to learn abt other cultures w awarness of ur own culture and biases

• behavioral (skills) » Developing skills to effectively work with diverse populations.

• Requires reflection, analysis, and adaptation.

• organizational» provide resources and opp. to devlope cultural competence

what are the five main constructs of cultural awareness

1. build cultural awareness (recognize personal beliefs and biases)

2. gain cultural knowledge

3. generate cultural knowledge (use methods)

4. apply cultural skills ( adapt interventions to clients cultural needs)

5. explore multiculturalism

define cultural competence

•Refers to one's ability to be sensitive to other cultures requiring the practitioner to understand the history and cultural practices of different cultures 

oEx. Ethnicity, access to technology, cultural practices, and languages spoken

what are the key ideas to cultulral humility

• you will never be completely culturally competent

• culture is complex » has many forms

• u may offens someone at some point

• u never stop learning abt culture

• u can just understand culture, u need to validate and respect it

what is the purpose of global partnerships

• Establishing adequate communication

• Recognizing and celebrating cultural practices

• Establishing reciprocal learning communities 

• Addressing the needs of the community 

aka improve cultural understanding and professional growth.

IPE and global experience benefits

• Personal and professional growth

• Greater cultural awareness

• Reflection on one's own culture

• Understanding different views of:

  • Disability

  • Health

  • Wellness

  • Social, political, and environmental issues

WFOT- world federation of occupational therpists

• Promote OT worldwide.

• Demonstrate OT's value to society.

• Facilitate information exchange through publications, discussions, and conferences.

what are current global ot issues

• Healthcare funding

• Accessibility of services

• Healthcare systems

• Telehealth

• Evidence-based practice

• Performance-based assessments

• Social justice issues