Enhancing Professional Reasoning through the Use of Evidence-Based Assessments, Robust Case Formulations and Measurable Goals

The value of therapists documenting their clinical reasoning and negotiating specific and measurable goals is widely acknowledged. However, the literature suggests that practitioners often encounter barriers when implementing best practice. This article details how occupational therapists in Derbysh...

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Published in:The British journal of occupational therapy 2011-03, Vol.74 (3), p.148-152
Main Authors: Parkinson, Sue, Shenfield, Megan, Reece, Katrina, Fisher, Jessica
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Assessment
Case formulation
Evidence based
Goal setting
Goals
Management
Methods
Occupational therapists
Occupational therapy
Partnerships
Practice
Teams
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Summary:The value of therapists documenting their clinical reasoning and negotiating specific and measurable goals is widely acknowledged. However, the literature suggests that practitioners often encounter barriers when implementing best practice. This article details how occupational therapists in Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust entered an academic partnership, which transformed their communication of clinical and professional reasoning. Having adopted a conceptual model of practice, they established clearly defined processes for assessment, case formulation and goal setting. Service users, carers and team members confirmed that these initiatives enhanced person-centred practice, highlighted occupational issues and made treatment planning more effective for the whole team.
ISSN:0308-0226
1477-6006
DOI:10.4276/030802211X12996065859364