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Model of Human Occupation as a framework for implementation of Motivational Interviewing in occupational
Joanne Park1,2, Douglas P Gross3, Fahreen Rayani2
1Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
Background:
A conceptual framework is needed to understand injured workers' decision-making and inform evidence-based interventions to address behavior change regarding return-to-work (RTW). The Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) can help with understanding how an injured worker's characteristics can generate behavior change while Motivational Interviewing (MI) can help facilitate behavior change.
Objective:
This theoretical paper provides an overview of how MOHO and MI can be applied and integrated in occupational rehabilitation. The objectives of this paper are to: (1) evaluate MOHO as a framework for supporting occupational therapists (OTs) in occupational rehabilitation; (2) describe MI as a suitable approach for OTs in occupational rehabilitation; and (3) compare and integrate MOHO and MI.
Method:
Several important works and reviews were used to integrate MOHO and MI with occupational rehabilitation.
Implications For Practice:
The identification of a model and approach to support OT practice in occupational rehabilitation can assist OTs to determine the most appropriate interventions and contribute to standards of best practice.
Conclusions:
Integrating MOHO and MI provides a comprehensive framework for understanding impairment and RTW change processes with the potential to reduce work disability and improve RTW outcomes.
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