Article

We explored the clinical application of goal-directed therapy in
community-based rehabilitation from the perspective of clients with traumatic
brain injury (TBI), their significant others, and their treating occupational
therapists. METHOD: Twelve people with TBI and their significant others completed
an outpatient, goal-directed, 12-week occupational therapy program.
Semistructured interviews with 12 participants, 10 significant others, and 3
occupational therapists involved in delivering the therapy programs explored
their experiences of goal-directed therapy. RESULTS: Participants, their
significant others, and therapists described goal-directed therapy positively,
expressing satisfaction with progress made. CONCLUSION: Goals provide structure,
which facilitates participation in rehabilitation despite the presence of
barriers, including reduced motivation and impaired self-awareness. A
therapist-facilitated, structured, goal-setting process in which the client,
therapist, and significant others work in partnership can enhance the process of
goal setting and goal-directed rehabilitation in a community rehabilitation
context.

Langue : ANGLAIS