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The Perceived Benefits of International Travel for Occupational Therapy Practitioners Who Have Traveled Internationally

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Purpose: This qualitative study aimed to examine the perceived benefits of international travel for occupational therapy practitioners who have traveled internationally during their occupational therapy education or career. To succeed, healthcare professionals must have various personal and clinical skills, including providing quality care to diverse populations. They must have cultural competence, which includes cultural humility and cultural sensitivity. Methods: A purposive, convenience sampling was used through a network of occupational therapy practitioners who had previously traveled abroad either as occupational therapy students or as licensed occupational therapists and participated in education, clinical experience, work experiences, or volunteer experience related to occupational therapy. Individually, eight participants meeting the criteria were asked 12 open-ended questions through virtual interviews focused on the potential impact of international travel on developing and enhancing personal and professional competencies. The research team transcribed, coded, and placed responses into categories to create significant themes. Results: Four major themes were identified: (1) personal growth; (2) professional growth; (3) application to occupational therapy practice; and 4) increased cultural awareness. Conclusions: Through international travel, healthcare professionals may gain a more global perspective, improve cultural sensitivity and cultural humility, increase flexibility in practice to improve client outcomes with limited physical and financial resources, and strengthen the desire to participate in advocacy efforts. Although the cost may be a barrier to requiring travel for higher-education students, innovative funding may help create opportunities to serve client needs better.

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Occupational Therapy Practice and Research

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FuenteInternet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
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