Ethnic/Racial Considerations in Occupational Therapy:
Occupational Therapy In Health CarePublished 1 January 1987
Kathryn A. Skawski
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White, black, Asian-American, Puerto Rican and Mexican-American therapists were selected to receive a questionaire involving factors that encourage or discourage cultural sensitivity in the clinical setting.
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Examination of the occupational therapy literature related to cultural facotrs in treatment inspired investigation into the levels of cultural awareness of currently practicing therapists. White, black, Asian-American, Puerto Rican and Mexican-American therapists were selected to receive a questionaire involving factors that encourage or discourage cultural sensitivity in the clinical setting. Some of the results of the study will be reported and discussed.
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