Date of Award
7-1-2026
Document Type
Capstone
Degree Name
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Department
Occupational Therapy
First Advisor
Carlin Reaume
Second Advisor
Divya Desai
Third Advisor
Natalie Perkins
Abstract
Individuals from low-SES backgrounds often experience barriers to occupational therapy services, while private practitioners face challenges balancing accessibility with financial sustainability. These challenges underscore the need to better prepare future occupational therapists to provide equitable, accessible, and sustainable services within private practice.
Recommended Citation
Smith, Meghan, "Unequal Access, Unmet Needs: Rethinking Occupational Therapy in Private Practice" (2026). Occupational Therapy Student Capstones. 118.
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/ot-capstones/118
