Article

The purpose of this study is
to examine the experiences of clinicians working with immigrant families raising
a child with a physical disability and to examine the views and experiences of
clinicians providing collaborative, culturally competent care to immigrant
families raising a child with a physical disability. METHOD:
This study draws on
in-depth interviews with 43 clinicians within two pediatric centers in Toronto
and Quebec. RESULTS: Our findings show that clinicians remove or create barriers
for immigrant families in different ways, which affect their ability to provide
culturally competent care for immigrant families raising a child with a physical
disability. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest that there is a need for more
institutional support for collaborative, culturally competent care to immigrant
families raising a child with a physical disability. There is a lack of formal
processes in place to develop collaborative treatment plans and approaches that
would benefit immigrant families. Implications for Rehabilitation Clinicians need
greater institutional support and resources to spend more time with families and
to provide more rehabilitative care in families' homes. Building rapport with
families includes listening to and respecting families' views and experiences.
Facilitate collaboration and culturally competent care by having team meetings
with parents to formulate treatment plans.

Langue : ANGLAIS