Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Massage Therapy Profession.
African Americans
ethnic groups
health occupations
health services accessibility
massage therapy
minority groups
primary health care
Journal
International journal of therapeutic massage & bodywork
ISSN: 1916-257X
Titre abrégé: Int J Ther Massage Bodywork
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101539415
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Sep 2020
Sep 2020
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Résumé
It has been documented that there are disparities in who seeks massage therapy in the United States. Yet, there are few conversations about race and ethnicity of the massage therapists who provide these services. We must examine the diversity, equity, and inclusion within the massage therapy profession and consider how the profession can improve the landscape for clients/patients and for those who feel called to work within this field. Although the diversity of the profession and those who seek treatment are rarely discussed, this paper explores these issues and offers possible solutions to expand the diversity of the profession and patient population.
Types de publication
Editorial
Langues
eng
Pagination
1-5Informations de copyright
Copyright© The Author(s) 2020. Published by the Massage Therapy Foundation.
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