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Occupational therapy students' metaphors for helping.

Janis Davis1

  • 1Occupational Therapy Education Program, Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO 64110, USA. Janis.davis@rockhurst.edu

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
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Occupational therapy students conceptualize helping through client-centered practice and client autonomy. Educators should prepare students for practice realities, emphasizing listening skills for therapeutic alliances.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Health Professions Education
  • Qualitative Research

Background:

  • Metaphors reveal students' understanding of helping in occupational therapy.
  • Understanding student metaphors informs educational strategies and identifies potential practice barriers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the metaphors of helping used by occupational therapy students.
  • To identify common conceptualizations of helping among novice and fieldwork-level students.

Main Methods:

  • A structured, open-format questionnaire was administered to occupational therapy students.
  • Metaphorical responses regarding helping were analyzed to identify themes.

Main Results:

  • Both newly enrolled and Level II fieldwork students shared similar conceptualizations of helping.
  • Two primary themes emerged: client-centered practice and the inevitability of client autonomy and responsibility.

Conclusions:

  • Occupational therapy education must address the realities of practice, including unmotivated clients.
  • Developing strong listening skills is crucial for establishing therapeutic alliances and client-centered care.
  • Further research is needed on identity development during the transition from academic curricula to clinical practice.