Abstract
The objective of this study was to identify limitations and impacts of language, culture and policy on the success of healthcare professionals, specifically occupational therapist, when working with Hispanic clients. This study seeks to identify and understand impacts of barriers and the consequences they create in the client-therapist relationship. Qualitative research methodology was used, comprised of three semi-structured interviews. There were two interviews with self-identified Hispanic individuals, and one interview with a non-Hispanic occupational therapist who had experience working with Hispanic clients. The interviews were analyzed using an occupational science framework. The transcriptions were analyzed based on the following concepts: individual (client) factors, roles, cultural context and values/beliefs. These results were connected to their statements concerning their views towards healthcare intervention. Results found that all participants valued client-centeredness during intervention and saw language barriers as the most detrimental aspect of health outcomes with this population. The results suggest that the framework for occupational therapy can help address individual needs of this population due to its awareness of cultural context.
Semester/Year of Award
Spring 2013
Mentor
Kathy Splinter-Watkins
Mentor Department Affiliation
Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Access Options
Restricted Access Thesis
Document Type
Bachelor Thesis
Degree Name
Honors Scholars
Degree Level
Bachelor's
Department
Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Department Name when Degree Awarded
Occpuational Therapy
IRB Approval Number (if applicable)
13‐121
Recommended Citation
Weigel, Alexa B., "The Experiences of Hispanics In Healthcare: Understanding Perspectives of Client and Therapist Through an Occupational Science Framework" (2013). Honors Theses. 94.
https://encompass.eku.edu/honors_theses/94
