Importance: Critical research in health professions education makes clear the role of
educational institutions in perpetuating problematic discourses related to diversity, as well …

Social justice movements have sought public awareness and positive change for
marginalized communities, including the intersection of Black, Indigenous and People of …

Background. Research on racism within occupational therapy is scant, though there are
hints that racialized therapists struggle. Purpose. This paper examines experiences of …

Background. Client-centred practice has been part of occupational therapists' identity for
several decades. However, therapists have begun to question whether the term obstructs …

The process of evaluating and understanding occupation as something people want or are
obligated to do and its impact on health and survival is as old as the occupational therapy …

Diverse sociodemographic identities, including race, culture, ethnicity, and gender, are
important influences on one's occupational patterns and choices. However, occupational …

Background: While many settler allies are eager to help towards the goal of disrupting
racism, a clearer understanding of how best to harness this eagerness is required within the …

In the health professions, altruism is a foundational value upon which professional privilege
is built. This imperative towards self-sacrifice for the benefit of others is a key component of …

Background. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada outlines the need for
health care professionals to create more welcoming spaces for Indigenous Peoples. The …

Introduction Despite struggling to establish itself as an autonomous profession, occupational
therapy remains extensively regulated and controlled by discursive authorities inside and …