Cultural Diversity in Glasgow, Part 1: Are We Meeting the Challenge?

Abstract

Ninety-four respondents returned selkompletlon questionnaires. Their level of contact, language and Information services, self-rated awareness, actual knowledge of cultural factors and attitudes towards the service provision to clients of Indian subcontinent origins (ISO) were Investigated. The respondents tended to self-rate their awareness as quite low. Knowledge about cultural factors was Influenced more by the therapist's age and source of knowledge than by whether he or she worked In an area with a large ISO community. Part 2 will present their perception of the adequacy of the service and attitudes towards multicultural awareness education.

Cultural awareness among Queensland undergraduate occupational therapy students

“…Cultural competence, as perceived by occupational therapists, has been documented in the occupational therapy literature (Khamisha, 1997;Phipps, 1995;Scott, 1997). It is reflected in how successfully therapists incorporate their cultural knowledge, previous experience, and awareness of different cultures into practice.…”

“…Kinebanian and Stomph (1992) found that occupational therapists tend to view clinical experiences from their own personal and professional cultural experiences. Occupational therapists therefore need to take time to analyse their own personal and professional values and beliefs (Khamisha, 1997), so that their own cultural background and subsequent interpretation of clients' behaviours do not impact negatively on the appropriateness or effectiveness of a service.…”

Cultural Diversity in Glasgow, Part 2: How Do We Meet the Challenge?

“…The results for sections 1-5 of the questionnaire were presented in part 1 of this article (Khamisha, 1997). The results for section 6 are presented here.…”

“…A fuller version of the method is available in part 1 of this article (Khamisha, 1997). The total population of practising occupational therapists employed within the city of Glasgow was targeted during a 3-week period.…”

Culturally responsive caring in occupational therapy

“…In the Netherlands, Kinébanian and Stomph (1992) interviewed Dutch practitioners about approaches they used to treat immigrant clients. The research of Khamisha (1997aKhamisha ( , 1997b focused on British therapist's cultural knowledge and service delivery to clients of Indian subcontinent origin. These studies all focused more on delineating barriers to the provision of culturally competent care than on defi ning the process of providing such care.…”