Participatory Action Research for OT-Based Training to Enhance Newcomer Functional Communication Skills During Resettlement

Key Points

• Communication skills significantly enhance newcomers' ability to integrate into new cultures and environments.
• The study employed participatory action research methods to identify essential communication skills for resettlement.
• OT-based training strategies were developed to assist newcomers during their transition process.
• The findings suggest that staff collaboration is crucial for effectively supporting newcomers’ communication needs.