The relationship between pretheoretical assumptions and clinical reasoning.
Published
Journal Article
This single-case study explored what internal beliefs or commitments one therapist holds about the nature of reality and how those beliefs influence her delivery of occupational therapy services. Data were collected through three in-depth interviews and through observation of the therapist conducting treatment sessions. Results suggest that the therapist's view of reality can be categorized into four areas: (a) what she believes about ultimate reality; (b) what she believes about life, death, and eternity; (c) what she believes about human nature; and (d) what she believes about the nature of knowing. The findings also suggest that this core worldview informs how the therapist frames clinical practice and how she delivers occupational therapy services. Further, both the therapist's view of reality and her clinical practice are deeply rooted in her sociocultural experiences. This case study provides a rich description of the interrelatedness of sociocultural context, worldview, and clinical reasoning.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Hooper, B
Published Date
- May 1997
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 51 / 5
Start / End Page
- 328 - 338
PubMed ID
- 9127058
Pubmed Central ID
- 9127058
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0272-9490
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.5014/ajot.51.5.328
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States