The Human Library and the development of cultural awareness and sensitivity in occupational therapy students: a mixed methods study.

Introduction: Monash university in Australia has adopted the Human Library as a teaching activity aimed at enhancing occupational therapy (OT) students' cultural awareness and sensitivity; however, its effect on cultural competence in healthcare profession students has not been previously investigated.

Aim: To examine whether participation in a Human Library can facilitate the development of OT students' cultural awareness and sensitivity and to understand the factors contributing to changes in cultural competence from the students' perspective.

Method: This is a mixed-method study.