In her work, Dr. Niki Kiepek critically explores the social construction of what are considered acceptable and unacceptable ways of acting and ways of being.
In her work, Dr. Niki Kiepek critically explores the social construction of what are considered acceptable and unacceptable ways of acting and ways of being.
Occupations are predominantly framed as positively meaningful activities that contribute to health, well-being, and justice. Niki and her colleagues work to extend understandings of occupation to include a broader range of occupations and experiences that are more reflective of lived experience.
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Our teams received funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to develop best practice recommendations for patient-oriented research in Northwestern Ontario.
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Attention first-year Dal students living in residence — this is a great opportunity to take part in research at your institution!
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In their chapter within "Promoting occupational participation: Collaborative relationship-focused occupational therapy", Niki and colleagues provide a broad introduction to equity, justice, and rights within the field of occupational therapy.
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In Chapter 2 of "Promoting occupational participation: Collaborative relationship-focused occupational therapy", Niki and colleagues push for a fresh perspective on 'occupation' that extends beyond individualistic, Western worldviews.
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