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Negotiation-centred versus client-centred: which approach should be used?

Marlène Falardeau1, Marie José Durand

  • 1International Centre for Comparative Criminology, University of Montreal, 3150 Jean Brillant, Montreal, Quebec H3T 1N8. marlene.falardeau@UMontreal.ca

Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy. Revue Canadienne D'Ergotherapie
|June 21, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Canadian occupational therapists value client-centered care, focusing on respect, power, and partnership. This study clarifies these concepts, advocating for negotiation over partnership in therapist-client relationships to enhance practice.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Health Sciences
  • Social Sciences

Background:

  • The client-centered approach is a cornerstone of Canadian occupational therapy practice.
  • Key concepts of respect, power, and partnership require clearer definition within this approach.
  • Existing literature lacks comprehensive clarification of these fundamental concepts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define the concepts of respect and power in the therapist-client relationship.
  • To explore the balance of power dynamics within professional-client interactions.
  • To propose 'negotiation' as a more applicable term than 'partnership' for occupational therapy practice.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
  • Included occupational therapy, health, and social sciences literature.

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  • Analysis focused on defining respect and power in the therapeutic context.

    • Main Results:

    • The concepts of respect and power in therapist-client relationships were clarified.
    • The study questions whether power should solely reside with the client or if a balanced approach is more effective.
    • Negotiation is proposed as a more practical term for therapist-client interactions.

    Conclusions:

    • Clearer definitions of respect and power enhance the client-centered approach.
    • A balanced power dynamic, characterized by negotiation, is beneficial for occupational therapy practice.
    • Further analysis is stimulated regarding the application of negotiation in therapist-client relationships.