Femmes sans-abri : favoriser l’empowerment par l’ergothérapie

Summary :

Introduction: Every evening in France, nearly 3000 women sleep outdoor. Women represent the fastest- growing part of the homeless population. However, their specific characteristics contribute to making them invisible. These situations generate major occupational injustices and weaken their ability to act. In France, occupational therapists are beginning to work with individuals experiencing precarious living conditions. They can play a key role in improving living conditions and developing empowerment.
Purpose: this qualitative study aims to explore the specific contribution of occupational therapists in helping homeless women in France to develop their empowerment.
Method: An inductive approach was used. Following an exploratory survey, two phases followed. The first involved individual interviews with three homeless women. The second was structured using the Collaborative Framework for Occupational Justice and consisted of six focus groups involving the women concerned, social workers, and occupational therapists.
Results: The term “homeless women” does not accurately reflect reality; the expression “women without a home” appears to be more appropriate. The concept of emancipation, capabilities, and agent of change led to the Occupation, Capabilities and Wellbeing Framework for Occupational Therapy (OCWFOT).
Conclusion: In conclusion, occupational therapists have a crucial role to play in supporting “women without a home”, both in personal support and in addressing social inequalities. The OCWFOT model offers a particularly valuable framework for intervention.

Article rédigé par :

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  Julie Blanchemain

  Ergothérapeute DE
  blanchemainjulie@gmail.com
  Mémoire réalisé sous la direction
  de Lucie VIVIER