Embracing Moss Bag Nurturance: A Step Towards Decolonizing Occupational Therapy Practice and Research.
Summary
Decolonizing occupational therapy (OT) requires understanding environments, supporting Indigenous practitioners, and promoting Indigenous knowledge at all service levels. This approach fosters respectful, meaningful relationships and challenges colonial norms.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Therapy
- Decolonization Studies
- Indigenous Health
Background:
- Occupational therapy (OT) is historically linked to colonial ideologies.
- OT has the potential to transform healthcare through collaboration with Indigenous communities.
Purpose of the Study:
- Identify decolonizing practices in OT across micro, meso, and macro levels.
- Amplify the perspectives and contributions of Indigenous scholars within OT.
Main Methods:
- A decolonized, relationship-focused literature review was conducted.
- Seventeen articles were analyzed, guided by Indigenous teachings (moss bag).
Main Results:
- Micro-level: Understanding work environments is crucial for building relationships and improving OT service delivery.
- Meso-level: Leadership should support and fairly compensate Indigenous occupational therapists, valuing their knowledge.
- Macro-level: Knowledge creation in OT must recognize and promote Indigenous knowledge for students and communities.
Conclusions:
- Implementing decolonizing actions at all service levels is essential for transforming OT.
- Clinicians, researchers, and educators must challenge the profession's colonial status quo.
Keywords:
AutochtoneDecolonizingDécolonisationErgothérapieFaçons d’être et modes de connaissance autochtonesIndigenousIndigenous ways of knowing and beingOccupational therapyRelationality.Relationnalité.More Related Videos
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