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Title: Comparing Pre-Occupational Therapy Student Intercultural Competence through Local and Global Service Learning
Language: English
Authors: Leah S. Dunn, Diane Ceo-DiFrancesco
Source: Journal of Occupational Therapy Education. 2026 10(1).
Availability: Journal of Occupational Therapy Education. 521 Lancaster Avenue, Richmond, KY 40475. e-mail: jote@eku.edu; Web site: https://encompass.eku.edu/jote/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 28
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Undergraduate Students, Occupational Therapy, Allied Health Occupations Education, Service Learning, Student Development, Skill Development, Program Effectiveness, Advocacy
ISSN: 2573-1378
Abstract: This study examined undergraduate pre-occupational therapy student intercultural competence (ICC) development through a local or global service-learning experience. Using a mixed-method approach, responses to the Inventory for Assessing the Process of Cultural Competence among Healthcare Professions--Student Version (IAPCC-SV) were compared as well as a content analysis of student essays before and after the service-learning experience to determine ICC growth. Both groups demonstrated ICC growth, but global participants continued their development past the experience. Student essays revealed themes of dissonance, reflection, transformation, and advocacy, with local students focusing on clients and global students adopting broader advocacy goals. Immersive experiences in occupational therapy programs can enhance therapists' roles, improving individual, group, and community health, potentially worldwide.
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Entry Date: 2026
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