Client-Centered Occupational Therapy

Client-Centered Occupational Therapy provides readers with information and practical applications to implement a client-centered occupationa l therapy practice. Written by Mary Law, PhD, OT(C), this book defines and describes the concept in occupational therapy that recognizes the benefits of client-therapist collaboration. This landmark text close ly examines client-centered occupational therapy, including assessment and problem identification, planning in partnership, outcome assessme nt, ethics, and special issues. It encourages client decision-making, respect for and support of client values, strengths, and priorities, a s well as client self-efficacy and enablement. Key concepts and princi ples of client-centered practice are covered, along with issues relati ng to current changes in health care. Client-Centered Occupational The rapy includes a review of research studies that address the effectiven ess of client-centered concepts in improving adherence, client satisfa ction, and functional outcomes.

The book contains black-and-white illustrations.

Client centered practice is an approach to occupational therapy that embraces a philosophy of respect for, and a partnership with, people receiving occupational therapy services. It recognizes the autonomy of individuals, the strengths a client may bring to a therapy encounter, the need for client choice, and the benefits of client-therapist collaboration. Understanding the concepts of client centered occupational therapy will help to provide better client satisfaction, participation, and improved outcomes.

Client-Centered Occupational Therapy provides readers with information and practical applications to implement a client-centered occupational therapy practice. Written by Mary Law, PhD, OT(C), this book defines and describes the concept in occupational therapy that recognizes the benefits of client-therapist collaboration.

This landmark text closely examines client-centered occupational therapy, including assessment and problem identification, planning in partnership, outcome assessment, ethics, and special issues. It encourages client decision-making, respect for and support of client values, strengths, and priorities, as well as client self-efficacy and enablement. Key concepts and principles of client-centered practice are covered, along with issues relating to current changes in health care. Client-Centered Occupational Therapy includes a review of research studies that address the effectiveness of client-centered concepts in improving adherence, client satisfaction, and functional outcomes.

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Provides information and practical applications on implementing a client-centered occupational therapy practice. Examines assessment and problem identification, planning in partnership, outcome assessment, ethics, and special issues. Encourages client decision-making, respect and support for client values and strengths, and client self-efficacy. Includes a review of research studies that address the effectiveness of client-centered concepts in improving adherence, client satisfaction, and functional outcomes. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Mary C. Law, PhD, OT(C)

Mary Law, PhD, OT(C), is Associate Professor, School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada, and Director of the Neurodevelopmental Clinical Research Unit at McMaster University. She holds an undergraduate degree in Occupational Therapy and graduate degrees in Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics and Urban and Regional Planning. Dr. Law’s research interests center on environmental factors which support daily life participation of children with disabilities, evaluation of occupational therapy interventions with children, and methods to facilitate a client-centered occupational therapy practice.