Culture and occupation : a model of empowerment in occupational therapy / Roxie M. Black, Shirley A. Wells.

Author/creator Black, Roxie M.
Other author Wells, Shirley A.
Format Book
Publication InfoBethesda, MD : AOTA Press, ©2007.
Descriptionxix, 443 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Subjects
Occupational therapy--United States.
Occupational therapy--Political aspects. --United States.
Occupational therapy--Social aspects. --United States.
Transcultural medical care--United States.
Occupational Therapy--United States.
Cross-Cultural Comparison--United States.
Cultural Diversity--United States.
Prejudice--United States.
Socioeconomic Factors--United States.
Stereotyping--United States.

Variant title Culture & occupation
Contents Cultural aspects of occupation -- The need for cultural competence -- Defining cultural competence -- Cultural competence model -- Cultural self-awareness -- Prejudice, privilege, and power -- The challenge of being white -- Professional power -- Exploring cultural knowledge -- Health disparities -- Improving the health of all Americans -- The Somalis: culture and health beliefs of a refugee population -- My town: Brownsville, Texas -- Skillful attitudes and active engagement: the concept of willingness -- Cross-cultural communication and the power of language -- Developing a personal plan to achieve cultural competence -- Culture and clinical practice -- Educating for cultural competence -- Assessment methods in culturally competent community practice -- Cultural competence and occupational justice -- Culture and research -- Research evidence for cultural competence and culturally competent care -- Ethical practice and cultural competence.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Acquisitions source Laupus- Beth P. Velde Collection
LCCN 2007033153
ISBN9781569002438
ISBN1569002436

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Laupus Books - Stacks WB 555 B627C 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold