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Client-centered practice: the true impact.

¹University of Western Ontario, Elborn College, London.

Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy. Revue Canadienne D'Ergotherapie

|April 1, 1993

Summary

This paper discusses the application of client-centered practice in occupational therapy, questioning therapist understanding and exploring the model's benefits and challenges. It offers insights into truly client-centered approaches.

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Area of Science:

Occupational Therapy
Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

The Guidelines for the Client-Centred Practice of Occupational Therapy, released in 1983, are integral to current clinical programs and evaluations.
Client-centered practice is a foundational model in occupational therapy.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the application of the client-centered practice model by occupational therapists.
To assess the understanding of the model's implications among therapists.
To discuss the advantages and challenges of client-centered practice.

Main Methods:

Discussion paper format.
Critical analysis of the client-centered practice model.
Author's opinion on the application of the model.

Main Results:

The model allows for diverse definitions of "client" and is applicable to community practice.
Therapeutic challenges associated with the model are presented.
Questions are raised regarding therapists' clear understanding of the model's implications.

Conclusions:

Client-centered practice offers significant advantages in occupational therapy.
Further clarification and understanding of the model's application are needed among practitioners.
The paper provides a perspective on implementing a truly client-centered process.

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