Honors Theses
Date of Award
Spring 5-12-2024
Document Type
Undergraduate Thesis
Department
Health, Exercise Science, and Recreation Management
First Advisor
Timothy Yenter
Second Advisor
Jennifer Parsons
Third Advisor
Matthew Jessee
Relational Format
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
Health disparities, “preventable differences in the burden of disease, injury, violence, or opportunities to achieve optimal health,” are infamous for their effects within both general healthcare and occupational therapy settings (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2008). Though existing literature establishes a need for the widespread adoption of anti-discrimination measures, specific recommendations for occupational therapy schools remain limited. This project aims to remedy this gap in knowledge by serving as an initial overview of healthcare disparities within occupational therapy and by addressing the potential value of incorporating diversity courses into the curriculum of occupational therapy schools. Through the presentation of data from a wide variety of sources, this project identifies understanding and experiential learning as two valuable options for effective diversity courses within the curriculum of occupational therapy schools.
Recommended Citation
Cotten, Madison Michelle, "Proposals to Address Health Disparities in Occupational Therapy" (2024). Honors Theses. 3118.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/hon_thesis/3118
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