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Assessing Cultural Competency and Agility Among Occupational Therapists in Canada: A Cross-Sectional Mixed-Methods Survey.

Abstract

Background. National and provincial professional associations and regulatory bodies for occupational therapists (OTs) in Canada emphasize culture, equity, and justice as essential competencies. This study investigates the diversity within the occupational therapy profession and explores OTs' perspectives on providing culturally responsive care to members of equity-deserving groups, with a particular focus on cultural competence and agility. Meth…

Authors

Bakaa N; Dass R; Southerst D; Mior S; Côté P; Carlesso L; MacDermid J; Vrkljan B; Packham T; Macedo LG

Journal

Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, , ,

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Publication Date

November 20, 2025

DOI

10.1177/00084174251394956

ISSN

0008-4174