The concept of occupational justice in occupational therapy is a priority and a call for urgent attention. This doctoral project focuses on occupational injustices that older adult residents experience in residential facilities. Literature showed that the problem emerged when the older adult residents encountered decreased occupational engagement in residential settings, which may negatively affect their quality of life or well-being. In response, occupational therapy practitioners must use distinct skills to take action and strengthen their significant contributions to the older adult practice. The "OTopia Program: Amplifying the Impact of Occupational Therapy in Older Adult Residential Care Through Occupational Justice" is a certificate training program for occupational therapy practitioners working with older adults. The program combines different components: training, community of practice, promotion of occupation-based practice, and advocacy. The planned program desires to produce competent Occupational Justice- informed (OJ-informed) occupational therapy practitioners who will apply occupation-based practice, promote person-centered care, practice inclusive occupational therapy, value the empowerment of the residents, participate in a community of practice, and engage in staff development programs in the facilities in promoting occupational participation.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:bu.edu/oai:open.bu.edu:2144/48757 |
| Date | 13 May 2024 |
| Creators | Nicolas, Davie |
| Contributors | Lamb, Amy |
| Source Sets | Boston University |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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