Abstract
International occupational therapy experiences provide immeasurable opportunities for students, practitioners, and faculty to better understand how culture affects occupation, collaborate in mutually beneficial endeavors, promote the profession, and grow personally as occupational therapy practitioners. Such experiences can drastically broaden students’ and practitioners’ understanding of occupation and client-centered care and strengthen cultural effectiveness—skills needed now more than ever. International Occupational Therapy covers all aspects of learning or working abroad, from situating occupation in cultural contexts to developing partnerships to practical travel considerations. Focused on best practices in population or public health models, this text guides readers to ensure that their work abroad addresses community concerns, contributing to sustainable health and well-being.
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International Occupational Therapy
- Front Matter i2
- 1. Occupation and Intercultural Practice 126
- 2. Global Organizations, Policies, and Initiatives for Disability Rights and Occupational Therapy 1338
- 3. International Perspectives on Public Health and Occupational Therapy 2752
- 4. Justice, Oppression, and Human Flourishing 4368
- 5. Diverse Perspectives of Health and Disability Through an Occupational Lens 5782
- 6. Ethics and International Practice 7398
- 7. A Journey Through Stories of Occupational Therapy Around the World 85110
- 8. Considerations for Engaging in Sustainable and Mutually Beneficial Partnerships 99124
- 9. Principles of Effective Programming in Countries Without Occupational Therapy 113138
- 10. Designing Collaborative Formal Educational Events With Host Country Participants 123148
- 11. Practical Considerations for Working and Learning Abroad 139164
- 12. Closure, Transition, and Integration 171196
- Index 185210