Date of Paper/Work
6-2015
Type of Paper/Work
Doctoral Project
Degree Name
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Department
Occupational Science/Occupational Therapy
First Advisor
Julie Bass, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Department/School
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Abstract
The profession of occupational therapy is not yet recognized in Haiti. An opportunity opened in 2012 to start professional educational programs in occupational therapy and physical therapy at a Haitian university. Operational planning, strategic planning, and fundraising began informally. In 2015 a formal planning process was held. The method for this case study was program development, using mission and vision, SWOC analysis, and goal setting. A Logic Model was used for writing a case statement and letters of inquiry for grant funds. Conclusions were that fundraising work was crucially important, flexibility was needed to respond to unpredictable external factors, and cultural humility and cultural mediators were essential. Finally, the World Federation of Occupational Therapy guidelines provided a wider context for a new educational program, with their emphasis on starting an occupational therapy professional association and building a broad base of support for the profession in a new country.
Recommended Citation
O'Flynn, Janet. (2015). Program Development for Occupational Therapy Education in Haiti: Strategic Planning and Case Statement. Retrieved from Sophia, the St. Catherine University repository website: https://sophia.stkate.edu/otd_projects/3