Clinical Reasoning Flashcards
What is the first step in the clinical reasoning process?
The first step is gathering client and referral information, where the OT meets the client, discusses needs, and builds an occupational profile.
What happens during the clinical hypotheses stage?
The OT develops working hypotheses to guide initial data gathering.
What does the OT do in the data collection stage?
The OT gathers more information about the client’s home environment, ADLs, cognition, family support, and other relevant factors.
How does the OT test and refine hypotheses?
The OT identifies activity demands, performance skills, and the meaning behind occupations, adjusting hypotheses as needed
What does it mean to appraise the evidence?
The OT reviews scientific evidence and applies it to the client’s case.
What is scientific reasoning?
It uses logical and scientific methods to analyze diagnoses, conditions, and research evidence
How is diagnostic reasoning different from scientific reasoning?
It blends scientific reasoning with client-centered perspectives to analyze client issues.
What is the focus of narrative reasoning?
It focuses on understanding the client’s personal story, experiences, and cultural background.
What does pragmatic reasoning consider?
It looks at practical aspects like scheduling, payment, equipment, and therapist skills.
How does procedural reasoning help OTs?
It follows standard routines and interventions for specific conditions based on science.
What is ethical reasoning?
It helps OTs analyze ethical dilemmas and determine the right course of action.
How does interactive reasoning benefit the clients?
It fosters collaboration, empathy, and client participation in problem-solving
What is conditional reasoning?
It blends multiple reasoning types to create a personalized, client-centered approach.
How does the OT domain contribute to clinical reasoning?
It helps identify problematic and non-problematic areas, strengths, and weaknesses.
Why is understanding the OT domain important?
It allows OTs to develop effective, client-centered treatment interventions.
