@article{ref1,
title="Brain injury from a first nations' perspective: Teachings from elders and traditional healers",
journal="Canadian journal of occupational therapy",
year="2011",
author="Keightley, Michelle L. and King, Grace E. and Jang, Shu-Hyun and White, Randy J. and Colantonio, Angela and Minore, J. Bruce and Katt, Mae V. and Cameron, D. Anita and Bellavance, Alice M. and Longboat-White, Claudine H.",
volume="78",
number="4",
pages="237-245",
abstract="BACKGROUND: There is a lack of knowledge about how cultural ideas affect First Nations peoples' perception of rehabilitation needs and the ability to access services. PURPOSE: The study explored the perceptions of treating and healing brain injury from First Nations elders and traditional healers in the communities served by Wassay-Gezhig-Na-Nahn-Dah-We-lgamig (Kenora Area Health Access Centre). METHODS: A participatory action approach was used, leading to a focus group with elders and traditional healers. Findings, established through a framework analysis method, were member checked prior to dissemination. FINDINGS: Four themes arose from the data: pervasiveness of spirituality, &quot;fixing&quot; illness or injury versus living with wellness, working together in treating brain injury, and financial support needed for traditional healing. IMPLICATIONS: Funding is required for traditional healing services to provide culturally-safe and responsive occupational therapy services to First Nations individuals with brain injury.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0008-4174",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}