Exploring the Role of Occupational Therapy and Forced Migration in Canada.
Can J Occup Ther
; 89(3): 238-248, 2022 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
Background. In response to increasing forced migration across the globe, Canadian occupational therapists are returning to the profession's social justice roots by exploring this emergent area of practice. Purpose. This research explores occupational therapy practices with forced migrants in a Canadian context. Method. Grounded in critical epistemologies, the researchers conducted 12 semi-structured interviews with occupational therapists, students, and researchers connected to displacement. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Findings. Four themes describe current occupational therapy practices related to forced migration 1) engaging clients in new environments, 2) translating the everyday, 3) connecting and networking, and 4) advocating for occupational justice. Implications. This research contributes to the advancement of occupational therapy and forced migration by documenting the diverse and fluid nature of occupational therapy roles. Further, the paper outlines promising reflexive practices while forwarding advocacy priorities for (occupational) justice.
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Terapia Ocupacional
Tipo de estudo:
Qualitative_research
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
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Can J Occup Ther
Ano de publicação:
2022
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Article