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Understanding Culturally Competent Care In Occupational Therapy School To Providing Clinical Practice, Tracy Lord
Understanding Culturally Competent Care In Occupational Therapy School To Providing Clinical Practice, Tracy Lord
Occupational Therapy Capstones
Purpose: This purpose of this study is to determine if the knowledge that is gained in occupational therapy school about working with diverse cultures is continually developed and applied while practicing in the field of occupational therapy.
Methodology: Data was collected from 18 participants in a quantitative survey and 6 participants in a qualitative interview from four Southwestern states.
Results: Results of this study suggest that the therapists who have graduated within the last 20 years have a greater understanding of including a client’s culture to provide true client-centered care in the delivery of occupational therapy services. 50% of the …