Book chapter
Problem Solving: A Teaching and Therapeutic Tool for Older Adults and Their Families
International Handbook of Occupational Therapy Interventions
2009
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Abstract
Problem solving is integral to clinical reasoning and everyday occupational therapy practices. It can also be a systematic therapeutic modality for identifying client or family caregiver concerns and teaching new approaches to self-management. This chapter presents a systematic approach to help occupational therapists identify target problem areas and potential modifiable contributing factors when working with older adults and families. The approach is applicable to a broad range of clinical problems associated with the consequences and management of chronic illness and provides therapists with an important tool for actively engage clients in self-management.
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- Title
- Problem Solving: A Teaching and Therapeutic Tool for Older Adults and Their Families
- Creators
- Laura N. Gitlin - Thomas Jefferson University
- Publication Details
- International Handbook of Occupational Therapy Interventions
- Publisher
- Springer New York; New York, NY
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- College of Nursing and Health Professions; Drexel University
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000279171400018
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-84891451803
- Other Identifier
- 991020111990204721
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