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The increasing cultural diversity of the pediatric population in the United States highlights the need for culturally responsive, family-centered care. However, many providers report limited training and practical resources to support the integration of cultural humility into clinical practice. This capstone project aimed to develop and evaluate an evidence-based educational website to support pediatric service providers in delivering culturally responsive care.
A program development framework was used, incorporating family needs assessments, pre- and post-intervention surveys of pediatric therapy staff, and thematic analysis of key factors related to communication, trust, and provider preparedness. Community field visits with diverse populations informed the development of content grounded in lived experiences.
The resulting website included cultural modules, communication strategies, and reflective tools. Findings demonstrated increased provider awareness, improved communication confidence, and greater understanding of cultural influences on care. Participants also indicated strong intent to use the website as a clinical resource.
These findings support the use of accessible, community-informed educational tools to promote more equitable pediatric care.
Publication Date
Spring 2026
Publisher
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Keywords
Cultural humility, Pediatric occupational therapy, Family-centered care, Culturally responsive care, Healthcare communication, Cultural competence, Pediatric rehabilitation, Health disparities, Refugee populations, Language barriers, Community-based practice, Educational website, Provider training, Diversity in healthcare
Medical Subject Headings
Cultural competency, Occupational therapy
Disciplines
Communication | Critical and Cultural Studies | Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Ethnicity in Communication | Health Communication | International and Intercultural Communication | Interpersonal and Small Group Communication | Occupational Therapy
Recommended Citation
Aziz, A., & Tremaine, W. (2026, April 1). Bridging Cultures: Developing a Culturally Responsive Educational Website for Pediatric Service Providers. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesspring2026/7
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Comments
Poster presented at the OTD Capstone Symposium, held at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences April 22, 2026.