Cultural Competence in Occupational Therapy: The Client Experience

This study supported theories of multiple cultures interacting together within each clinical encounter. Culture, as a part of each client, interacts with culture of the health care provider and culture of the health care facility to create a health encounter. Recipients of occupational therapy notice the environment, the level of respect directed toward other clients, and the therapists' awareness of health beliefs. Findings may be used to increase the conscious awareness of the occupational therapists of those actions perceived by clients as culturally competent.