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A model for selecting leadership styles.

¹Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK.

Occupational Therapy in Health Care

|August 13, 2013

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Occupational therapists often lead groups. Understanding leadership theories helps therapists select effective styles for different situations, improving group outcomes.

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Published on: September 27, 2019

Area of Science:

Occupational therapy
Psychology

Background:

Occupational therapists (OTs) frequently lead diverse groups, including therapy sessions, treatment teams, and administrative meetings.
Effective leadership is crucial for successful group dynamics and outcomes in occupational therapy practice.

Purpose of the Study:

To review leadership theories and their application within the context of therapeutic groups.
To provide guidance for students and new occupational therapists in selecting appropriate leadership styles for specific group settings.

Main Methods:

Literature review of leadership theories.
Review of literature on therapeutic groups.
Integration of leadership theory with therapeutic group principles.

Main Results:

Leadership styles can be categorized and analyzed based on theoretical frameworks.
Different group types and objectives necessitate varied leadership approaches.
Understanding leadership theory enhances an occupational therapist's ability to adapt their style.

Conclusions:

Occupational therapists benefit from a strong foundation in leadership theory to optimize their practice.
Selecting an appropriate leadership style is key to facilitating effective therapeutic groups and team collaboration.