Occupational therapists' experiences of hegemony in a mental health setting: A practice-based enquiry
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Occupational therapists face healthcare hegemony, the dominance of biomedical and business models. Some adapt passively, while others actively challenge these systems to promote occupation-based practice.
Area Of Science
- Occupational therapy practice
- Healthcare systems analysis
- Sociology of professions
Background
- Occupational therapists encounter barriers to occupation-based practice.
- Hegemony, particularly from biomedical and business models, significantly impacts occupational therapy.
- Understanding these influences is crucial for effective practice.
Purpose Of The Study
- To explore occupational therapists' experiences with and management of hegemony.
- Focus on an acute mental health setting in the United States.
- To identify strategies for navigating dominant healthcare models.
Main Methods
- Community of practice enquiry with nine occupational therapists.
- Data collection through practice reflections and collective research discussions.
- Analysis using narrative and thematic processes on transcribed data.
Main Results
- Three themes emerged: 'making waves,' 'staying afloat,' and 'sailing away.'
- These themes represent therapists' varied responses to perceived hegemony.
- Reflects evolving narratives and adaptive strategies within the community of practice.
Conclusions
- Occupational therapists' responses to hegemony vary, from passive endurance to active advocacy.
- Awareness of hegemony can empower therapists to challenge dominant models.
- Findings inform strategies for promoting occupation-based practice amidst systemic pressures.
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