Autor: |
Laura H. VanPuymbrouck OTR/L |
Jazyk: |
angličtina |
Rok vydání: |
2014 |
Předmět: |
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Zdroj: |
Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, Vol 2, Iss 2, p 3 (2014) |
Druh dokumentu: |
article |
ISSN: |
2168-6408 |
DOI: |
10.15453/2168-6408.1087 |
Popis: |
Effective goal setting involves collaboration between the client and therapist and is an important component of occupational therapy practice. However, encouraging involvement and collaboration does not necessarily guarantee that client goals are incorporated into the treatment plan. The purpose of this innovative treatment program was to determine if providing a client with a venue for goal identification, documentation, and maintenance might impact participation and satisfaction in a day rehabilitation setting. Responses to a study satisfaction survey (Ss) were taken at baseline and immediately postintervention from the experimental (N = 11) and control (N = 10) groups and attendance rates were compared between groups. Semi-structured post- intervention interviews were used to obtain qualitative feedback of the intervention. Minimal differences between the control and experimental group were found on the quantitative measures. However, unanticipated results to components were identified. Qualitative findings suggested that both patients and therapists felt the intervention created positive outcomes. This innovative program approach outlines basic strategies therapists can employ to provide a venue for client goal ownership focusing on client goal identification, client goal documentation, and client goal maintenance. While results do not support increases in self-efficacy, further research to explore the role of client-owned goals is suggested. |
Databáze: |
Directory of Open Access Journals |
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