TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2011//
TI  - Brain injury from a first nations' perspective: Teachings from elders and traditional healers
JO  - Canadian journal of occupational therapy
A1  - Keightley, Michelle L.
A1  - King, Grace E.
A1  - Jang, Shu-Hyun
A1  - White, Randy J.
A1  - Colantonio, Angela
A1  - Minore, J. Bruce
A1  - Katt, Mae V.
A1  - Cameron, D. Anita
A1  - Bellavance, Alice M.
A1  - Longboat-White, Claudine H.
SP  - 237
EP  - 245
VL  - 78
IS  - 4
N2  - 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, "fixing" 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0008-4174
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -