Individualistic Values In Occupational Therapy

Caring for patients in the Middle East has become somewhat of a challenge when it comes to making sure that the patients are getting the proper care especially those with mental illnesses and those who are seeking health services for health-related illness and well-being. When looking at health services for Middle Eastern individuals we look at the culture aspect and how is it considerable to these individuals as the heart of their Barriers. And helps shaped their interaction within their environment and social context (cite). Service providers such as occupational therapists help to assist their clients with reconstruction, so that they will be capable of functioning and rebuilding their sense of self, ways of accomplishing tasks, and performing daily life tasks within his/her cultural context (cite).
The therapist has to take into account the clients daily experiences, cultural realities, concepts, and clients own words.
If the therapist fails to do so it may come off as oppressed and not having the client's belief as a perspective, Which is important to Middle Eastern people. Occupational therapist must apply their theories to assist diverse clients who hold collectivistic values may be in conflict with the inherent individualistic values in occupational therapy (cite). Which is why it's important for therapists to understand the culture values when working in the field of clinical practice. Because Middle Eastern men and women look at their therapist as siblings, in which they want to be able to connect, interact, and reply on the therapist to be their for them in away that their siblings would. Which shows the ethical aspect of Middle Eastern cultural and traditional belief system. Development of a relationship is another important concept when faced with a mental Ill patient because therapists should want to build a desirable relationship with their patient cause it expresses compassion, authentic, and
transparency. This will make the clients feel safe and relaxed and able to become closer with their therapist. Which will help the therapist to have more involvement with his/her client. This is why it is a need for more research among patients of the Middle East to ensure that they are receiving the best services provide. And that therapists should know that world-view, culture knowledge and awareness as well as relationships development is important when trying to get Middle East patients as well as any other minority group to be involved in sessions with therapist.