Full Description
This groundbreaking resource provides a cultural lens for occupational therapy practice, focusing on the Caribbean community in the UK. It combines biographical narratives, case studies, and practical applications to address health inequalities, cultural humility, and social inclusion. Written by occupational therapists of Caribbean heritage, it celebrates the vibrance and contributions of Caribbean culture while offering actionable insights for professional development.
Contents
Foreword
Preface
1. Introduction to Occupational Therapy Practice for Caribbean Communities
Children and Young People
2. Perinatal mental health and occupational therapy
3. Primary School Based OT for Children with disabilities (age 6 - 12)
4. Adolescent themes
5. Children in the Care System: Family Estrangement through an Occupational Therapy Lens
6. Social Services Occupational Therapy Services: Paediatrics
7. Children in the Youth Justice System
Adult Populations
8. Occupational therapy working in brain injury rehabilitation
9. Substance Use
10. The role of Occupational Therapy within cancer care
11. Adult Acute Care - Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
12. "Faith moves mountains": meaning-making and re-connection to an ever present past, following a heart attack - in honour of Maxi Priest
13. Stroke Rehabilitation and Strategies towards the Prevention of Stroke
14. A Personal Narrative Highlighting Loss of Occupation and the Impact on the Individual and their Worker Role
15. Adult Acute Care - Inpatient Mental Health
16. Disproportionate representation within the prison services
Older Adults
17. Older People diagnosed with Dementia and the role for Assistive Technology in the community
18. Occupational Therapy within Adult Social Care Services
19. Social Services Occupational Therapy Services (Adults) Occupational Well Being, Environmental Assessments and Occupational Engagement
20. Community Mental Health Team (CMHT)
Special Topic
21. Sickle Cell Disease
22. Black Caribbean Research Methodology in Occupational Therapy: Is It time for Black Studies in Occupational Therapy?
