title: Culture and communication in the treatment planning for occupational therapy with minority patients.
abstract: Ethnic minority populations are increasing in health care delivery systems. Statistics show that ethnic minorities have a greater need for health care but have not received comparable services as those afforded to the white middle class majority. This paper provides information on the characteristics, health beliefs and practices of Hispanic, Indochinese, Asians (Japanese, Chinese and Filipinos) and Black Americans. Effective treatment planning is contingent upon the recognition of these beliefs and cultural values. Strategies for intercultural communication as a guide to promoting better occupational therapy services to ethnic minorities will be provided.
authors: Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA.
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authors: McCormack