scholarly journals Development of a Cultural Awareness Scale for Occupational Therapy Students in Latin America: A Qualitative Delphi Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 196-205 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela Castro ◽  
Synneve Dahlin-Ivanoff ◽  
Lena Mårtensson
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Cultural Awareness ◽  
Occupational Therapy Students

scholarly journals Occupational therapy students' perceptions of their cultural awareness and competency

2008 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 191-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ravyn Murden ◽  
Ayana Norman ◽  
Julissa Ross ◽  
Erin Sturdivant ◽  
Margaret Kedia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Cultural Awareness ◽  
Occupational Therapy Students

An Exploratory Investigation of Undergraduate Students' Perceptions of Cultural Awareness

2002 ◽  
Vol 65 (12) ◽  
pp. 543-550 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yvonne Cheung ◽  
Surya Shah ◽  
Steven Muncer
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Cultural Awareness ◽  
Cultural Influences ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Occupational Therapy Students ◽  
North East ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
Therapy Services

As the British population becomes increasingly diverse, cultural differences pose challenges for health and social care workers. The aim of this exploratory study was to investigate occupational therapy students' perceptions of cultural issues and their perceived level of cultural awareness. A self-administered questionnaire was designed to target the occupational therapy students from a university occupational therapy degree course in the North East of England. Fifty-one of the 65 questionnaires were completed. Two questionnaires were returned as address unknown and, therefore, were excluded from the study. The overall response rate was 81%. The results showed that the students seemed to have a positive attitude towards cultural influences on occupational therapy services. However, a lack of knowledge and skills about different cultures was expressed. The need for more information and education on these issues was emphasised. The findings confirmed that there was a significant negative correlation between the stage of education and training and the amount of exposure to cultural issues in occupational therapy theory. This study offers some insights, which would be beneficial in the development of a culturally sensitive education curriculum and the provision of quality occupational therapy services for people from different cultural commitments.

Evolution of professional identity in Iranian occupational therapy students and new graduates: A comparative study

2021 ◽  
pp. 030802262110177
Author(s):  
Seyed Alireza Derakhshanrad ◽  
Emily F Piven ◽  
Bahareh Zeynalzadeh Ghoochani
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Professional Identity ◽  
Identity Formation ◽  
Qualitative Inquiry ◽  
Professional Attitudes ◽  
Future Career ◽  
New Graduates ◽  
Professional Attitude ◽  
Occupational Therapy Students ◽  
Over Time

Introduction The development of professional attitude evolves over time and contributes to the formation of professional identity. This study tracked formation of professional identity by comparing professional attitudes of three cohorts: new graduates, final-year, and first-year students of occupational therapy. Method The online survey, including a 5-point Likert scale 17-item questionnaire and one qualitative inquiry using an incomplete statement, revealed the perception and future career prospects of 144 novice practitioners and students of occupational therapy. Written statements were compared to each other to provide insight about the participants’ perspectives during the three time periods. Findings One-way ANOVA indicated that there were significant differences in professional attitudes among the three cohorts (F (2, 141) = 14.32, p < 0.0001), demonstrating a downward trend in professional identity formation. The comparison analysis of statements confirmed the quantitative results and highlighted an issue of negative professional identity through indicating great concerns over the future career prospects. Conclusion Despite increased awareness of occupational therapy over time, these participants seemed to have had trouble developing a sound sense of professional identity. Possible sources and solutions for this issue were discussed, to better facilitate a clear sense of professional identity in occupational therapy students and practitioners.

scholarly journals Positive Psychology for Mental Wellbeing of UK Therapeutic Students: Relationships with Engagement, Motivation, Resilience and Self-Compassion

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasuhiro Kotera ◽  
Pauline Green ◽  
David Sheffield
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Positive Psychology ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Psychological Constructs ◽  
Occupational Therapy Students ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractThis study aimed to examine the relationships between mental wellbeing and positive psychological constructs in therapeutic students (psychotherapy and occupational therapy students). The number of therapeutic students has increased recently; however, they suffer from poor mental health, which may be improved by potentiating their positive psychological constructs, bypassing mental health shame. Therapeutic students (n = 145) completed measures regarding positive psychological constructs, namely mental wellbeing, engagement, motivation, resilience, and self-compassion. Resilience and self-compassion predicted mental wellbeing, explaining a large effect. Self-compassion partially mediated the relationship between resilience and mental wellbeing. This study highlights the importance of positive psychological constructs, especially resilience and self-compassion, for mental wellbeing of therapeutic students.

scholarly journals A Q-method approach to perceptions of professional reasoning in occupational therapy undergraduates

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis-Javier Márquez-Álvarez ◽  
José-Ignacio Calvo-Arenillas ◽  
Estíbaliz Jiménez-Arberas ◽  
Miguel-Ángel Talavera-Valverde ◽  
Ana-Isabel Souto-Gómez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Q Methodology ◽  
Subjective Experience ◽  
Learning Assessment ◽  
Probabilistic Sampling ◽  
Occupational Therapy Students ◽  
Undergraduate University Students ◽  
Firm Basis ◽  
Methods Of Learning ◽  
Number Of Citations

Abstract Background Professional reasoning provides a firm basis for the development of teaching and assessment strategies to support the acquisition of skills by healthcare students. Nevertheless, occupational therapy educators should use diverse methods of learning assessment to examine student learning outcomes more fully with an evaluation that supports the overall complexity of the process, particularly learners’ subjective experience. The aim of this article is to identify the range of perspectives among occupational therapy undergraduates regarding terms or concepts that are key for improving their professional reasoning. Methods Q-methodology was used to address the aim of the study. A concourse relating to a series of ideas, phrases, terminology, and concepts associated with various studies on professional reasoning in occupational therapy, specifically on students in this field, was generated. The terms that had the clearest evidence, the most relevance or the greatest number of citations in the literature were collected (n = 37). The P-set was assembled by non-probabilistic sampling for convenience. It comprised undergraduate university students in occupational therapy. Factor analysis was conducted using Ken-Q Analysis v.1.0.6, reducing the number of Q-sets to smaller groups of factors representing a common perspective. Results Through statistical analysis of the Q-sorts of 37 occupational therapy students, 8 default factors were identified. The four factors in accordance with the selection criteria were rotated by varimax rotation to identify variables that could be grouped together. Each viewpoint was interpreted, discussed and liked to different aspects of professional reasoning in occupational therapy. Conclusions The observed perceptions were linked to the various aspects of professional reasoning that have been widely discussed in the occupational therapy literature. For most of the students, there was a strong correspondence between the narrative, interactive and conditional aspects of the various components.

The impact of ‘Generation Y’ occupational therapy students on practice education

2011 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 156-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline Hills ◽  
Susan Ryan ◽  
Derek R. Smith ◽  
Helen Warren-Forward
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Generation Y ◽  
Occupational Therapy Students ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Practice Education

scholarly journals Teleconsultation with a Developing Country: Student Reported Outcomes of Learning

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-50
Author(s):  
Megan K. Foti ◽  
Crystal Eleazar ◽  
Kimberly A. Furphy
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Cultural Awareness ◽  
Therapy Process ◽  
Related Research ◽  
Master Of Science ◽  
Life Data ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
New Learning

This qualitative study explored the benefits of implementing (international) teleconsultation in a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) curriculum. Twenty-one students provided supervised teleconsultative services to individuals with disabilities in Guatemala and were responsible for completing assessments, setting goals, and providing resources to address goals and improve quality of life.  Data were collected through student presentations and coded for relevant themes. Analysis revealed new learning in the areas of the occupational therapy process, cultural awareness, and technology. Three themes emerged:  Increased Understanding of Awareness of and Challenges to Working with People of Different Culture; Need for Adaptability and Flexibility as Practicing Clinicians; Emerging Role of Technology in Occupational Therapy. Based on results from this study, occupational therapy academicians should consider implementing similar programs into curricula and conduct related research in order to promote not only student learning, but also to advance the use of technology in occupational therapy practice.          

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