Cultural Diversity
Cultural Diversity
It is important for us, as OT practitioners, to understand and be sensitive to beliefs about health, illness and treatment.
Ethnicity
cultural and physical differences; denotes origin
Culture
refers to the set of values, belief, traditions, norms and customs that determine or define the behavior of a group of people from generation to generation
Diverse populations include (but are not limited to) the following:
*African Americans *Asian Americans *Pacific Islanders *Hispanic/Latino Americans *Individuals with disabling conditions *Gays and Lesbians
Cultural Diversity
*As OT practitioners, we must understand our own values, appreciate our own cultural influences and possess self awareness to be culturally sensitive advocates for the patients or clients we treat.
Culture + Diversity
*As healthcare professionals, we must learn how to work successfully with all kinds of people. *Having an appreciation of cultural and diversity allows us to examine the differences and to use this information as strengths or positive aspects of treatment.
Cultural Diversity
*As we deliver quality OT services, we must integrate a respect for the patient's cultural diversity. *If these cultural and diverse differences are not considered, both the patient and the therapist may find treatment less satisfying.
Culture + Diversity
*Culture is an integral part of everyone's life. *Culture is part of every interaction or personal encounter. *The United States is a "multicultural" nation composed of people from different cultures with a variety of personal values, communication styles and work ethics.
Cultural Diversity
*Our multicultural society requires health care providers to be sensitive to the uniqueness of the individuals in our care. *It is important for health care professionals to understand and be sensitive to beliefs about health, illness and treatment.
Cultural Diversity
*The holistic nature of OT encourages practitioners to respond to all aspects of a client's life. *To provide quality OT services, we must be aware of and sensitive to the many aspects of diversity. For example...beliefs, values, attitudes, behaviors.
Cultural Diversity
In every clinical interaction there are at least three "cultures" involved... *Personal or familial culture of the provider *The culture of the client or patient *The culture of the medical system *The traditional medical culture of the individual
Acculturation
behaviors of a cultural group becoming more like the American norms
Tolerance
a fair and objective attitude toward those whose opinions, practices, races, religion or nationality differ from one's own; an allowable deviation from the norm
Culture
a learned, shared and symbolically transmitted design for living. Culture is often thought of in terms of ethnic origin, sexual preference, place of residence or age.
Bias
a tendency or inclination of outlook; a subjective point of view. To cause prejudice.
Diversity
an appreciation of, sensitivity to and integration of differences into an organization and/or society. Examples of diversity can be gender, race, ethnic background, lifestyle preference, socioeconomic status or physical condition.
Stereotype
an exaggerated belief, concept, idea or image about a person or group that is held by people
Prejudice
an unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought or reason; preconceived feeling or notion about a race, religion or national group
Diversity
denotes an appreciation of, sensitivity to and integration of differences into an organization and society.
Assimilation
merging of cultural traits; becoming identical to a dominant culture
