What is it about?
In a qualitative study aimed at understanding occupational therapy intervention for chronic problems after mild traumatic brain injury in military service members, we found that a positive relationship between the service member and therapist was more significant to their experience of rehabilitation than any particular intervention approach.
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Why is it important?
This study presents evidence of a patient perspective of person-centered care, which is not well represented in the literature. The service members also identified clinician behaviors that helped or hindered their relationships with clinicians.
Perspectives
I hope that this article reminds rehabilitation clinicians good therapy is, in Suzanne Peloquin's words, a blend of competence and caring. Having a human connection with a patient goes a long way. One surprising thing to me was that simple things like making sure therapy goals are aligned with patient goals, recording detailed treatment notes, and recalling patients' names were taken by patients as signs of personal caring.
Dr. Alison Cogan
Washington DC VA Medical Center
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This page is a summary of: Military Service Member Perspectives About Occupational Therapy Treatment in a Military Concussion Clinic, OTJR Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, November 2018, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/1539449218813849.
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