Occupational Therapists' Experiences of Assessments With Indigenous Peoples: A Storytelling Approach.

ABSTRACT: Background. Occupational therapists have a responsibility to strive for culturally safer assessments with Indigenous Peoples. Purpose. Explore occupational therapists' approaches related to culturally safer assessment strategies with Indigenous Peoples, including their perspectives, recommendations, and challenges. Method. Occupational therapists working with Indigenous Peoples across Canada were invited to participate in online surveys and virtual storytelling groups. Data was analyzed with descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Member checking and collaboration with Indigenous project members consolidated final themes. Findings. Forty-three participants completed surveys and 16 participated in storytelling groups, with three distinct themes emerging: im

SUBMITTER: Valavaara K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12634882 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature