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- Title
The role of occupational therapy serving LGBTQIA+ people: Retrospective perceptions of an occupational therapist.
- Authors
Tintinger, Sannet; Ncwane, Thabani; Ebrahim, Naazneen
- Abstract
Introduction and aim: LGBTQIA+ people constitute a minority group that navigate their occupational engagement within a historically entrenched system of oppression. This opinion piece addresses a subject matter that is increasingly garnering attention from the international health science community, yet it remains insufficiently explored in South African occupational therapy dialogues. The aim of this paper is to stimulate critical reflection among occupational therapists on the discourses that underpin our daily practice. By utilising the personenvironment- occupation model, we seek to demonstrate the unique and essential role of occupational therapy in serving LGBTQIA+ people within the South African context. Conclusion: Although occupational therapists are trained to consider all aspects of a person, discussions around gender are rarely emphasised in undergraduate training or clinical practice. This opinion piece demonstrates the roles that occupational therapists may play when working with LGBTQIA+ people to provide services that are holistic and relevant to their needs and contexts. Recognizing the impact of everyday occupational therapy practices on LGBTQIA+ individuals is crucial, requiring a commitment to inclusivity and continuous reflection within the field of occupational therapy.
- Subjects
SOUTH Africa; HEALTH services accessibility; PATIENT education; OCCUPATIONAL roles; MENTAL health; PSYCHOLOGY of LGBTQ+ people; RIGHT to work (Human rights); OCCUPATIONAL therapy; HUMAN rights; ATTITUDES of medical personnel; PATIENTS' attitudes
- Publication
South African Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2024, Vol 54, Issue 1, p95
- ISSN
0038-2337
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.17159/2310-3883/2024/vol54no1a11