Occupational justice in pediatric practices: Exploring the pediatric occupational therapist role in integrating the occupational justice framework.

Kelly, Kaylin and Makhlouf, Dalia and Merrick, Alexandria and Phan, Harry (2022) Occupational justice in pediatric practices: Exploring the pediatric occupational therapist role in integrating the occupational justice framework. Masters thesis, Stanbridge University.

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Abstract

Introduction: Occupational justice is an important concept to the field of occupational therapy to ensure all clients gain access to services while engaging in meaningful and diverse occupations. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to get insight on current practices of pediatric occupational therapists to see how they are incorporating the occupational justice framework into their daily practice. Methodology: A survey posted on the AOTA board targeting pediatric occupational therapists with open ended questions and Likert scale questions was sent via convenience and snowball sampling. Results: Thirteen pediatric occupational therapists responded to this survey and emerging themes were coded on how concepts of the framework were implemented into their practices. Common themes included incorporating caregivers into the occupational therapy process to create a client centered practices well as, utilizing community resources and encouraging clients to integrate into the community. Likert scale questions showed many occupational therapists believe the framework is important to practice, however they were neutral on seeking continuing education programs to further knowledge on the concepts. Conclusion: This study showed there is awareness of the concepts within the framework and incorporation of concepts into daily practice. Practitioners also emphasized the importance of a client-centered practice through involving the families and child in the occupational therapy process. Future research should focus on barriers that occupational therapists face in expanding knowledge on concepts of the occupational justice framework and policies affecting the field.

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Uncontrolled Keywords: MSOTOC011.10
Subjects: R Medicine > RJ Pediatrics
Depositing User: Kareena Yashko
Date Deposited: 23 May 2024 16:46
Last Modified: 23 May 2024 16:46
URI: http://repository.stanbridge.edu/id/eprint/150

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