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- Title
The Equity Lens for Occupational Therapy: A program development and evaluation tool.
- Authors
Restall, Gayle J.; MacLeod Schroeder, Natalie J.; Dubé, Charmayne D.
- Abstract
Background. Occupational therapists value the principles of health and health care equity and often face challenges addressing inequities within the systems in which they work. Purpose. We present the Equity Lens for Occupational Therapy (ELOT), a framework to provide a practical starting point for reflecting on equity issues and the ways inequities are enacted in daily practice. Key Issues. Building on an existing occupational therapy practice model and well-established program development and evaluation processes, we overlay an equity lens. The lens provides a structured way to critically reflect on occupational therapy programs within their contexts and develop action strategies to prevent or redress inequities. Implications. Taking action on the multiple ways that inequities can be embedded in occupational therapy programs within health and social systems can be a daunting task. The ELOT provides a systematic way to stimulate critical reflection and dialogue, examine practice, focus social advocacy, and take action.
- Subjects
EDUCATION of occupational therapists; PHILOSOPHY of education; HEALTH services accessibility; HEALTH status indicators; EVALUATION of medical care; OCCUPATIONAL therapy services; EVIDENCE-based medicine; PROFESSIONAL practice; HUMAN services programs; OCCUPATIONAL therapists; HEALTH &; social status; PSYCHOLOGY
- Publication
Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2018, Vol 85, Issue 3, p185
- ISSN
0008-4174
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/0008417418756421