Chapter 20

Question 1

Therapeutic Reasoning

Answer 1

cognitive thought
process in which information from many sources
are gathered and synthesized to form the evaluation, intervention plan,

Question 2

Steps of Therapeutic Reasoning

Answer 2

 Use Theory to Generate Questions
 Gather Data
 Identify Occupational Challenges
 Create an Intervention Plan
 Implement the Plan
 Assess Outcomes

Question 3

Use Theory to Generate Questions

Answer 3

-begins by referring to a
model of practice
 They create questions based on their model.
 They may also generate questions based on a
frame of reference

Question 4

Gather Data

Answer 4

begin collecting data as soon as they meet the client.
 Observe behaviors, conduct interviews, assess skills
-Review the client’s medical history

Question 5

Identify Occupational Challenges

Answer 5

-synthesizes all available information to identify the client’s strengths
and challenges.
 They interpret the data and use that to create hypotheses

Question 6

Create Intervention Plan

Answer 6

-the plan will address the client’s goals
-reates the intervention plan by developing long- and short-term goals and selecting strategies

Question 7

Implementation of Intervention Plan

Answer 7

-engaging clients in the
activities, monitoring client responses, responding to
cues, and using one’s style to interact with clients.
 The OT practitioner evaluates the client’s progress
toward goals, adapts

Question 8

Outcome Assessment

Answer 8

-final step involves assessing the outcomes or measuring the client’s progress toward their
goals.
 Discharge plans are created in collaboration
with clients.

Question 9

Elements of Therapeutic Reasoning

Answer 9

Scientific elements
Ethical element
artistic element

Question 10

Types of Therapeutic Reasoning

Answer 10

 Scientific reasoning
 Procedural reasoning
 Narrative reasoning
 Pragmatic reasoning
 Interactive reasoning
 Ethical reasoning
 Conditional reasoning

Question 11

From Novice to Expert: Development
of Therapeutic Reasoning Skills

Answer 11

 Novice
 Advanced Beginner
 Competent Practitioner
 Proficient Practitioner
 Expert

Question 12

Techniques to Develop Therapeutic
Reasoning Skills

Answer 12

-Students trying to advance their therapeutic reasoning abilities benefit by
 critically analyzing data,
 raising tough questions,
 and stepping outside of their comfort zones.
- coaching, reflecting, analyzing, and role modeling .
 Reading, reflecting, and listening to the lived experiences