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Occupational therapy's dance with diversity.

Roxie M Black1

  • 1Occupational Therapy Program, University of Southern Maine/Lewiston-Auburn College, 51 Westminster Street, Lewiston, Maine 04240, USA. rblack@usm.maine.edu

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
|March 22, 2002
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The occupational therapy workforce

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational therapy workforce diversity and multiculturalism.

Background:

  • Societal demographics are shifting, necessitating an examination of diversity within occupational therapy.
  • The article uses a dance metaphor to explore leadership and member roles in diversity initiatives.

Observation:

  • A historical review (1940s-present) analyzes the evolution of diversity in occupational therapy.
  • The profession's engagement with diversity has varied over time.

Findings:

  • The early to mid-1990s marked a period of effective and harmonious exploration of diversity issues.
  • Collaboration between occupational therapy leaders and members characterized this productive era.

Implications:

  • Understanding historical patterns of diversity engagement can inform future strategies.
  • Synchronized efforts between leadership and members are crucial for advancing multiculturalism in occupational therapy.

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