APS
2025 APS Annual Convention · 2025
Mindfulness and Cultural Competence in Healthcare Providers Working with Individuals with Physical Disabilities: A Scoping Review
Session: Poster Session III - Research Proposal Posters
Authors
- Maren Westphal
Pace University - Hannah CahillPresenting Author
Pace University
Abstract
This scoping review will explore the potential benefits of mindfulness training for developing cultural competence of healthcare providers (HCPs) working with individuals with physical disabilities. The focus is on understanding how mindfulness practices may enhance provider communication skills, awareness of disability biases, and empathy.
Mindfulness and Meditation