addressing culture in patient encounter

wk 10, green = internet

need an interpreter to assist in completing evaluations and treatment, to improve outcomes and accuracy of communication (bc pt speaks diff. language from own)

when should you hire an interpreter or cultural broker

someone who provides info abt the client’s cultural beliefs and practices

what is a cultural broker

cultural broker

what can a interpreter also be

poverty

def: generally understood as lack of resources, most typically a lack of money, goods, or means of support

occupational need

def: occurs when a person encounters difficulties engaging in occupations of daily living

pervasive (existing in or spreading through every part of something)

what kind of impact does poverty have on occupation

all aspects → client factors, performance patterns, performance skills

what aspects are affected due to poverty’s pervasive impact in the OT domain

ex: of how living in poverty affects cultural lifestyle and values

parents living in poverty have less access to transportation, challenging schedules, less able to be active participants in child’s schooling

due to the limited access to education or lack the resources to support the parents may not value educational achievement & not insists child completes school assignments or comply w/ school expectations

what might be some values abt education if a parent lives in poverty

have few opportunities for playful or gratifying leisure activities

what is common among those living in poverty regarding activities

building skills in culturally sensitive & non-judgmental communication is an essential practice tool for health care providers

improve communication skills

understand aspiration trap

promote occupational justice

consider disability w/ poverty

what are the implications for OT practice