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Exploring Canadian occupational therapists' understanding of and experiences in community development
Heidi Lauckner1, Wendy Pentland, Margo Paterson
1School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. 1hl7@queensu.ca
Background:
Occupational therapists are increasingly recognizing the importance of working with communities as a way to enhance health and well-being. Such work can occur through community development, a community-driven process in which communities are supported in identifying and addressing their health priorities.
Purpose:
This paper presents the qualitative findings of a study that explored the experiences of occupational therapists in Canada working in community development including how they understand community development and how they designed their role in this field.
Methods:
Occupational therapists working in community development shared their experiences and understanding of community development during 12 interviews.
Results:
The results of this study describe the iterative, reflexive process occupational therapists have undergone in coming to establish their role in this field.
Implications:
Recommendations are made regarding the preparation of future occupational therapists and for supporting those currently working in this field.
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