Transcultural Aspects of Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Hume, Clephane

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“…However, in addition to understanding the cultural background of the client, clinicians in all health care disciplines need to be aware of their own cultural orientation. In the literature devoted to identifying cross-cultural issues within occupational therapy, many authors have noted the importance of acknowledging one's own cultural biases (Dyck, 1989;Hume, 1984;Khoo & Renwick, 1989;Rothenburger, 1990;Wieringa & McColl, 1987). Exploring the core orientations of Western culture, Parry (1984) identified three fundamental beliefs that guide Western thought.…”

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Occupational therapy practice with clients from non‐English speaking backgrounds: A survey of clinicians in south‐west Sydney

Phipps¹

1995

Aus Occup Therapy J

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Australia is a multicultural society and this has important implications for the health care worker. The aim of this study was to investigate the experiences of occupational therapists who work with clients from non‐English speaking backgrounds (NESB). The ‘cross‐cultural therapy questionnaire’ was developed by the author and distributed to 65 occupational therapists employed in either the South‐Western Sydney Area Health Service or Western Sydney Area Health Service. Issues explored in this questionnaire included barriers to cross‐cultural care, strategies employed to overcome these barriers and theoretical models used to guide practice with ethnic clients. It was found that the majority of respondents experienced a number of obstacles to cross‐cultural care within occupational therapy practice. An extensive list of strategies for overcoming cross‐cultural barriers was compiled. The implications of these results for the profession of occupational therapy are discussed and future research directions are suggested.

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Occupational therapy practice with clients from non‐English speaking backgrounds: A survey of clinicians in south‐west Sydney

Phipps¹

1995

Aus Occup Therapy J

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“…It is clear that effective interpersonal communication with people whose language, dialect, background or even age differs from the therapist' s own requires more than a comprehensive vocabulary or a competent interpreter. It demands an understanding and mastery of a whole range of verbal and non-verbal social conventions and of the meaning and importance of cultural norms, conceptual patterns and symbols (Hume 1984, Krefting and Krefting 1991, Mumford 1994, Page 1999, Gujral 2000. A knowledge of names, modes of address and conversational conventions; the symbolic meaning of objects, numbers and colours; the meaning of gestures, actions and body language; cultural norms of personal space, touch and eye contact; and communication styles (for example, assertive, aggressive or polite): all are identified as areas with which the practitioner should strive to become familiar.…”

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“…On a practical level, suitably translated materials should be used when appropriate (Khamisha 1997) and trained interpreters are preferable. It is not unusual, however, for family members, especially children, or friends to be used as informal interpreters and this may raise ethical questions (Hume 1984).…”

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Culture, Cultural Competency and Occupational Therapy: A Review of the Literature

Awaad¹

2003

British Journal of Occupational Therapy

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Many cultural challenges and questions are raised for Western practitioners developing occupational therapy services within non-Western societies, particularly in specialties, regions or countries where occupational therapy has not previously been recognised. Setting up a new service anywhere can be a daunting task, but it is perhaps more so in the absence of precedent. In an effort to establish a sound, evidence-based approach to a new service development in mental health services in the United Arab Emirates, the literature was reviewed to identify occupational therapy research and perspectives related to culturally competent practice. Three key themes were identified and their relationship to psychosocial, and more general, occupational therapy practice is explored. Guidelines for culturally competent practice, arising from the literature, are also proposed.

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“…Cultural self-analysis is an essential component of successful transcultural interaction (Hume 1984, Phipps 1995, Dyck 1998. To this end, conflict of cultural orientation (for example, individualism versus collectivism and independence versus interdependence) is much discussed in the occupational therapy literature which, in turn, is said to exert a powerful influence over practice (Dyck 1991.…”

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Transcultural Occupational Therapy in the United Kingdom: Concepts and Research

Howarth¹,

Jones²

1999

British Journal of Occupational Therapy

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The United Kingdom (UK) today is an ethnically diverse society. Legislation and the profession's own code of conduct highlight the need for occupational therapists to engage in culturally sensitive practice. This article comprises a contextual analysis of transcultural occupational therapy in the UK based upon a review of the research published in the British Journal of Occupational Therapy during 1990-1997. The article focuses initially on terminology to allow a clearer understanding of the issuessurrounding transcultural service provision, and the dominant models currently used to conceptualise and implement transcultural practice in health care are also outlined. Discussionof both provides the contextual basis for an analysis of the research. From the material examined, it appears that cultural sensitivity needs to be developed at all levels before occupational therapists can be said to be providing an equitable service to the ethnically diverse communities of the UK.

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Transcultural Aspects of Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Abstract: This article is intended to serve as an introduction to the treatment of patients from different cultures. Particular attention is given to practical and psychological problems and to the need to develop awareness of transcultural factors relevant to occupational therapy practice.

Cited by 10 publications

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Occupational therapy practice with clients from non‐English speaking backgrounds: A survey of clinicians in south‐west Sydney

Occupational therapy practice with clients from non‐English speaking backgrounds: A survey of clinicians in south‐west Sydney

Culture, Cultural Competency and Occupational Therapy: A Review of the Literature

Transcultural Occupational Therapy in the United Kingdom: Concepts and Research

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