Therapeutic mode preferences and associated factors among Norwegian undergraduate occupational therapy students: A cross-sectional exploratory study
Engelsk titel: Therapeutic mode preferences and associated factors among Norwegian undergraduate occupational therapy students: A cross-sectional exploratory study
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Författare:
Yazdani, Farzaneh
;
Carstensen, Tove
;
Bonsaksen, Tore
Email: tore.bonsaksen@hioa.no
Språk: Eng
Antal referenser: 29
Dokumenttyp:
Artikel
UI-nummer: 17050069
Sammanfattning
Background: The Intentional Relationship Model is specifically focused on the relational aspect
of therapy. The model describes six therapeutic modes; these represent different types of interaction
for the therapist. However, preferences for therapeutic mode use are under researched.
Aims: This study aims to describe preferences for therapeutic modes in undergraduate occupational
therapy students, as well as to explore factors associated to each of the therapeutic modes.
Methods: A sample of 96 occupational therapy students, based at two different Norwegian universities,
participated in the study. They completed the Norwegian Self-Assessment of Modes
Questionnaire along with sociodemographic information. Descriptive analysis, bivariate correlation
and linear regression analysis were employed.
Results: The problem-solving mode was most frequently endorsed. There were generally weak
associations between the variables, but female sex and being a student in the education program
in Trondheim were associated with higher preference for collaboration.
Conclusion: There is diversity in students’ preferences for the modes, but the problem-solving
mode was the most preferred. Students need to be aware of the mode they feel more comfortable
with and make sure they use modes that fit with the specific client.
Significance: The occupational therapy education programs need to incorporate raising awareness
about therapeutic modes.