Occupational injustice: what do Brazilian occupational therapists say about it?

Vagner Dos Santos (Presenter), Barbara Ursula Dos Santos, JosenaideEngracia dos Santos

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Abstract

Introduction: The concept of occupational injustice, originated and studied in the Global North, does not have a consensual definition (Hammell, 2020). Yet, it continues to spread and is used among occupational therapy professionals in the Global South. This study explores the use and understanding of the occupational injustice concept among Brazilian occupational therapists. Methods: A qualitative research was carried out. Five occupational therapists were interviewed, the interviews lasted around one hour each, and the transcribed data were analyzed using content analysis (Bardin, 2011). Results: Three themes were identified: (i)'Occupational Injustice notions'; (ii)'Practical Experiences'; and (iii)'Associated Concepts'. While the notions of occupational injustice were permeated by ideas from the Global North, the understanding of Brazilian occupational therapists was permeated by their lived (professional and personal) experiences, which is essentially different from examples in the Global North texts. Also, participants often used associated concepts to articulate their ideas and contextualize the Brazilian reality. Human rights, racism, and economic inequality were often embedded in their discussion around the (im)possibilities of engagement and participation (in occupations). Implications: Questioning northern concepts (Dos Santos & Leon, 2016), as occupational injustice, allows us to understand the influence of the discipline of occupational science over the profession of occupational therapy in Brazil. To promote a dialogue, and prove its global relevance, the discipline will have to embed and expand its interest in the discussion of racial inequalities, intolerance and disrespect for human rights from a southern perspective.
Original languageEnglish
Pages15-16
Number of pages2
Publication statusPublished - 18 Aug 2022
EventInaugural World Occupational Science Conference 2022 - Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, Vancouver, Canada
Duration: 18 Aug 202220 Aug 2022
https://wosc.osot.ubc.ca/
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.1080/14427591.2022.2111001?needAccess=true (Published abstracts)
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14427591.2022.2111001 (Abstract proceedings)
https://med-fom-wosc.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2022/08/Program-at-a-glance_Aug-17.pdf (Program)

Conference

ConferenceInaugural World Occupational Science Conference 2022
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityVancouver
Period18/08/2220/08/22
OtherThe scientific program of the inaugural World Occupational Science Conference in its quality and diversity reflects the strength of occupational science around the globe as well as the theme of the conference ‘Occupation and Society: Global to Local Perspectives for the Future’. We would like to extend a huge thanks to the 36 members of the International Abstract Review Committee who evaluated the merit of over 220 submissions and to the members of the Scientific Committee who put together the final program based on those evaluations.

We are thrilled to have almost 150 oral presentations, poster, and dialogic sessions from occupational scientist scholars from 37 countries around the world on a diverse range of topics including decolonization, belonging, student education, LGBTQIA2S+, migration, occupational justice, transition, mobilities, design, non-sanctioned occupations, retirement, play, and oppression to name just a few. We are looking forward to rich and diverse discussions between us all throughout the days of the conference as we come together to celebrate occupational science and to look to the future.

We look forward to welcoming you to the conference and to Vancouver.
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