Poster Session  |   July 2017
Cultural Adaptation of a Pediatric Functional Assessment for Use by Hispanic Families of Young Children With Special Health Care Needs
Kristen Arestad; Erin Albrecht, PhD; Lauren Nale; Pat Sample, PhD; David MacPhee, PhD; Chun Yi Lim, PhD; Mary Khetani, ScD, OTR/L
Author Affiliations
  • Colorado State University
Article Information
Advocacy / Health and Wellness / Pediatric Evaluation and Intervention / Assessment/Measurement
Poster Session   |   July 2017
Cultural Adaptation of a Pediatric Functional Assessment for Use by Hispanic Families of Young Children With Special Health Care Needs
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2017, Vol. 71, 7111500027p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2017.71S1-PO2070
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2017, Vol. 71, 7111500027p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2017.71S1-PO2070
Abstract

Date Presented 3/30/2017

Racial and ethnic health care disparities indicate gaps in cultural competence. Cultural adaptations of assessments afford the opportunity to reduce disparities and enact culturally competent assessment. Study results contribute new knowledge about cultural adaptations with and without translation.

Primary Author and Speaker: Kristen Arestad

Contributing Authors: Erin Albrecht, Lauren Nale, Pat Sample, David MacPhee, Chun Yi Lim, Mary Khetani