RT Article
T1 Occupational Therapy Students’ Perceptions of Spirituality in Training
JF Journal of religion and health
VO 54
IS 6
SP 2178
OP 2197
A1 Mthembu, Thuli Godfrey
A2 Ahmed, Firdous
A2 Nkuna, Thembi
A2 Yaca, Khalipha
LA English
PB Springer Science + Business Media B. V.
YR 2015
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1566080193
AB Spirituality is recognized as an essential and integral component of a holistic approach in occupational therapy practice. However, little is known about occupational therapy students’ perceptions regarding spirituality in learning context. This study used qualitative exploratory, descriptive design to explore the occupational therapy students’ perceptions about spirituality in training. Using purposive sampling, four semi-structured interviews were conducted with two students, a lecturer and an occupational therapist. In addition, two focus groups were conducted with students in order to collect data. Data collected were audio-taped; transcribed and thematic analysis was used to identify themes. The analysis resulted in emergence of four themes: “Unique to every individual,” “Spirituality in occupational therapy,” “To be or not to be taught,” and “The Real world.” Participants perceived spirituality as an individually experienced. The study contributes to the body of knowledge base of occupational therapy education regarding spirituality. However, there is a need for guidelines to integrate spirituality in occupational therapy training.
K1 occupational therapy
K1 Perception
K1 Spirituality
K1 Students
K1 Training
DO 10.1007/s10943-014-9955-7