Matthews Model of Clinical Reasoning: A Systematic Approach to Conceptualize Evaluation and Intervention

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Abstract

Clinical reasoning is a complex process required for effective therapeutic encounters. Its development is poorly understood. The clinical reasoning process is placed in a historical context based on the occupational therapy literature. An emerging model of clinical reasoning is proposed. This model of clinical reasoning provides a unique perspective in order to compartmentalize the person, environment, and occupation constructs around the person’s life story, connect it directly to the occupational therapy practice framework, and determine treatment priorities, emphasizing a client-centered perspective. A client-centered model of clinical reasoning supports efforts to provide effective intervention.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)360-373
Number of pages14
JournalOccupational Therapy in Mental Health
Volume33
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2 Oct 2017

Keywords

  • Bottom-up approach
  • client centered
  • clinical reasoning
  • top-down approach

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