Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2024

College/Unit

School of Medicine

Department/Program/Center

Occupational Therapy

Abstract

Marginalized groups experience health disparities and stigma from healthcare providers, which negatively impact their quality of life. Occupational injustices occur in marginalized communities due to a lack of accessible and inclusive environments and limited services and support for diverse needs. A creative way to implement interdisciplinary teamwork in healthcare may be podcasting. This study aimed to assess the feasibility of a podcast as a teaching tool for health science students and to increase knowledge related to the social determinants of health and stigma that impacted marginalized groups in West Virginia. A mixed methods approach was utilized to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of WVoice: A Health Science Podcast. Results suggested the participants benefited from designing and implementing the podcast. Students showed increased awareness and knowledge after the podcast and had a second-hand gain in empathy. Students believed the podcast was an effective method to learn about marginalized groups and that the effort to create it was worth it when working as a team. Occupational therapists can take action to allow people to engage in meaningful occupations by understanding the specific injustices that the population experiences and promoting self-advocacy and overall health and well-being. This project was an excellent opportunity to improve population-level awareness and encourage interdisciplinary collaborations.

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