Physiotherapy experiences of injured immigrant workers in Quebec: An intersectional perspective

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Daniel Côté :

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Type de document

Études primaires

Année de publication

2024

Langue

Anglais

Titre de la revue

Disability and Rehabilitation

Résumé

Purpose: Immigrant workers are more likely to suffer work-related injuries compared to native-bornCanadians. Their physical rehabilitation usually involves physiotherapy. This study sought to betterunderstand the experiences of injured immigrant workers receiving compensation and physiotherapytreatments.Materials and methods: We conducted a qualitative study using an interpretive descriptivemethodology. Semi-structured interviews were completed with 10 compensated immigrant workersabout the physiotherapy services they received. Transcripts were analyzed thematically and with anintersectional lens.Results: Two major themes were identified: 1) complex pathways to physiotherapy, and 2) key pillarsof physiotherapy experiences. The first theme demonstrates that a lack of familiarity with the healthand compensation systems, delayed access to physiotherapy, and cumulative burdens complicate thecare of immigrant workers. The second theme shows that moral/emotional support, pain relief, andthe recognition of sociocultural beliefs and fears are key aspects to improving the experiences of carefor these workers.Conclusions: This study offers new insights into physiotherapy in the context of a work injury, whichmay help physiotherapists adapt care to the complex needs of immigrant workers. The intersectionallens used in the analysis offers interesting ways of accounting for the multiple social identities of theseworkers.

Mots-clés

Soins aux travailleurs malades, Care of sick workers, Travailleur immigrant, Immigrant worker, Accident du travail, Occupational accident, Intersectionnalité, Intersectionality

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