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Stereotypes, stigma, and mental illness: learning from fieldwork experiences

M Lyons1, J Ziviani

  • 1Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
|November 1, 1995
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Occupational therapy students initially held stereotypes about mental illness, but these perceptions improved with psychiatric fieldwork experience. Educational approaches need critical review to foster empathy and understanding.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational therapy education
  • Psychiatric rehabilitation
  • Mental health fieldwork

Background:

  • Occupational therapy students' fieldwork in psychiatric settings is crucial for professional development.
  • Understanding student perceptions of individuals with mental illness is vital for effective therapeutic relationships.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore occupational therapy students' experiences and perceptions during psychiatric fieldwork.
  • To investigate how students perceive individuals utilizing psychiatric services.

Main Methods:

  • Phenomenological study involving 16 informants.
  • Data collection through in-depth interviews and participant observation across various psychiatric settings.
  • Employed triangulation and member checking for interpretive validity.

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Main Results:

  • Students initially exhibited stereotypes and anxiety towards individuals with mental illness.
  • Stereotypes and anxiety decreased as fieldwork progressed.
  • Negative perceptions were influenced by popular media portrayals and educational deficits.

Conclusions:

  • Fostering an appreciation for the humanity of individuals with psychiatric disorders is essential in occupational therapy education.
  • Academic and fieldwork practices in psychiatric occupational therapy require critical evaluation and enhancement.