Occupational multi-level responsiveness: Describing the skills used by occupational therapists working with children seeking asylum in Australia.
Emma CrawfordTim BarlottHannah BeggKelly MitchelsonAmos TeoMerrill June TurpinPublished in: Scandinavian journal of occupational therapy (2022)
Understanding and enacting occupational multi-level responsiveness may support occupational therapists to plan and implement effective strategies when tackling occupational injustices. The skills identified may be applicable to other complex socio-political fields of practice. More research is needed. Further research should also investigate the occupational experiences of children seeking asylum. KEY POINTSOccupational therapists working with child asylum seekers in Australia take a multi-level approach, responding to individuals, families and socio-political structures.A three pronged approach to implementation of the occupational therapy practice process could support multi-level responsiveness to enhance practice that addresses occupational injustices.CMCE skills are not exhaustive and therapists discussed using other skills beyond those listed in the CMCE. Additional skills reflected humility and efforts towards more equal relationships between therapists and clients.