Global perspectives of OT

Question 1

What makes up culture?

Answer 1

Customs, beliefs, activity patterns, behavioral standards, expectations

Question 2

What influences culture?

Answer 2

Values, rituals, customs, greater community, knowledge and stories, language, techniques and skills, tools and objects, the arts, food and drink

Question 3

What is cultural competence?

Answer 3

The ability to be sensitive to other cultures
Understanding history and cultural practices
Having awareness, attitudes, gaining knowledge, having skills

Question 4

Culturally responsive care

Answer 4

Building cultural awareness, generating cultural knowledge, applying cultural skills, engaging in culturally diverse situations, exploring multiculturalism

Question 5

Suarez – Balcázar model for developing cultural sensitivity

Answer 5

Cognitive (awareness/knowledge)
Behavioral (Developing appropriate skills)
Organizational(Support for cultural competence)

Question 6

What is cultural sensitivity?

Answer 6

Understanding needs and emotions of cultures

Question 7

Occupational justice

Answer 7

Belief that all persons are entitled to have access to participation in every day occupations

Question 8

What are some outcomes of occupational justice?

Answer 8

Occupational rights
experiencing meaningful and enriching occupation
participation, having a choice, and balance

Question 9

Outcomes of occupational injustice

Answer 9

Occupational imbalance
occupational marginalization
occupational deprivation
occupational alienation

Question 10

What are some outcomes of cultural immersion?

Answer 10

International fieldwork opportunities, firsthand learning, empowers students, develops cultural sensitivity, and raises awareness

Question 11

What is interprofessional education and occupational therapy?

Answer 11

It’s where students have opportunities to learn and apply the knowledge and skills necessary for interprofessional collaborative practice.