OT and displaced persons

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Understanding Occupational Therapy and Displaced Persons

This quiz explores the various challenges faced by refugees and the role of occupational therapy in facilitating their reintegration into society. Through a series of multiple choice questions, participants will gain insights into the significance of occupational therapy in supporting displaced individuals and enabling them to engage in meaningful occupations.

Learn about the challenges refugees face.
Discover the roles of occupational therapists.
Understand the impact of therapy on displaced persons.

8 Questions2 MinutesCreated by EmpoweringWave752

Which occupational challenges are refugees facing?

Lack of occupational opportunities due to legal restrictions;

Missing a familiar social environment and need to build up a new one;

Uncertainties of close future occupations and occupational roles;

All

Steindl, C., Winding, K., & Runge, U. (2008). Occupation and participation in everyday life: Women’s experiences of an Austrian refugee camp. Journal of Occupational Science, 15 (1), 36–42. https://doi.org/10.1080/14427591.2008.9686605

Explanation: In the work with refugees there is a collaborative approach needed. Occupational therapists need to be critical with assumptions and be aware of the impact of the structural systems on the possibilities of displaced persons.

Blankvoort, N., Arslan, M., Tonoyan, A., Damour, A. Q., & Mpabanzi, L. (2018). A new you: A collaborative exploration of occupational therapy’s role with refugees. World Federation of Occupational Therapists Bulletin, 1–7. doi:10.1080/14473828.2018.1526560

Which result shows enablement of displaced persons in meaningful occupations?

Fulfilling human needs

Strengthening inclusion and peace within the community

People get possibility to move beyond the negative effects of displacement

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World Federation of Occupational Therapists. (2014). Human Displacement (revised): Position Statement.

What includes the website of the OT-Interest Group of displaced persons?

Information sheets for displaced persons

Different projects of OT with displaced persons and tools for educators, practitioners and researchers

Possibilities to share own projects, ideas and hold discussions

All except first

Here is the link to the website of the OT-Interest Group of displaced persons: https://sites.google.com/site/oteudisplacedpersons/report-and-call-to-action?authuser=0

OT and displaced persons

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