Professional identity and emerging occupational therapy practice: An autoethnography.

Professional identity and emerging occupational therapy practice: An autoethnography.
Can J Occup Ther. 2019 Aug 20;:8417419870615
Authors: Zubriski S, Norman M, Shimmell L, Gewurtz R, Letts L
Abstract
BACKGROUND.: Research about occupational therapy practice in the community with people who have been imprisoned remains limited and may be considered an emerging area of practice.
PURPOSE.: This paper provides a critical, first-person account about emerging occupational therapy practice with men transitioning to the community post-imprisonment. The practice context is described and reflected on from the lens of a new graduate.
METHODS.: Autoethnography draws meaning from reciprocal interactions between an individual and a culture. Data was collected by the primary author through reflective journal entries and process notes pertaining to a Photovoice project. Iterative application of established evaluative criteria served as a framework in an analytical writing process.
FINDINGS.: Autethnography promoted self-reflection and professional development while Photovoice provided an evidence-based framework in an emerging setting.
IMPLICATIONS.: Current occupational therapy theories and models have limited applicability to inform practice with marginalized populations potentially benefitting from participatory research (e.g., Photovoice) and autoethnography.
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Source: Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy - August 19, 2019 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Zubriski S, Norman M, Shimmell L, Gewurtz R, Letts L Tags: Can J Occup Ther Source Type: research