TY - JOUR
T1 - Are we really client-centered? Using the Canadian Occupational Performance measure to see how the client's goals connect with the goals of the occupational therapist
AU - Richard, Lynne F.
AU - Knis-Matthews, Laurie
PY - 2010/2
Y1 - 2010/2
N2 - The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure was used as a tool to compare goals for intervention identified by seven clients living in a long-term residential program and diagnosed with schizophrenia, with their goals as identified by the occupational therapist. In-depth interviews were conducted in conjunction with the use of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure. Data analysis revealed an overarching theme that described the clients' concerns as, "I want to accomplish goals outside of the residence program." During the analysis, however, the data revealed that the occupational therapist primarily focused her attention on goals to be achieved within the residence program, emphasizing programming and symptom management as each client's priorities for intervention, rather than community involvement. The findings reveal how data from the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure was used to reveal client/therapist disconnect in goal setting and the need to continue to examine client-centered practices in mental health settings.
AB - The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure was used as a tool to compare goals for intervention identified by seven clients living in a long-term residential program and diagnosed with schizophrenia, with their goals as identified by the occupational therapist. In-depth interviews were conducted in conjunction with the use of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure. Data analysis revealed an overarching theme that described the clients' concerns as, "I want to accomplish goals outside of the residence program." During the analysis, however, the data revealed that the occupational therapist primarily focused her attention on goals to be achieved within the residence program, emphasizing programming and symptom management as each client's priorities for intervention, rather than community involvement. The findings reveal how data from the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure was used to reveal client/therapist disconnect in goal setting and the need to continue to examine client-centered practices in mental health settings.
KW - Canadian occupational performance measure
KW - Client-centered
KW - Goal setting
KW - Mental health
KW - Qualitative research
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=77951082162&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1080/01642120903515292
DO - 10.1080/01642120903515292
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:77951082162
SN - 0164-212X
VL - 26
SP - 51
EP - 66
JO - Occupational Therapy in Mental Health
JF - Occupational Therapy in Mental Health
IS - 1
ER -