Author: Samantha Jefferies Objectives: 1) To demonstrate the occupational therapy process in relation to using Occupations for Life to maintain function during difficult life situations. 2) To demonstrate use of Continue Reading »
Author: Jennifer Fortuna MS, OTR/L Transcript: Purpose: The KAWA model offers a framework to help practitioners better understand and appreciate the complex occupational worlds and viewpoints of clients from diverse Continue Reading »
Author: Julie Burkin, Occupational Therapist, Lead Practitioner Cambridge University Hospital, NHS Trust Contact: julie.burkin@addenbrookes.nhs.uk Link: http://210.0.231.168/Files/AlwaysOnLearning/4552(15)KAWA%20model.pdf
Author: Teoh Ter Fu / Gail Eva Occupational Therapy Conference Odense, Denmark 12th November 2015 Link: http://www.etf.dk/sites/default/files/uploads/public/international_perspectives_.pdf
Author: Beki Dellow . Occupational Therapist . Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust . beki.dellow@dhuft.nhs.uk Introduction: ‘Life is like a river’ The Kawa (‘river’ in Japanese) Model uses the metaphor Continue Reading »
With gratitude to the original author, Helen Hampson of the OT Process. Find out more about her at https://theotprocess.wordpress.com/about/ As promised, a post about the Kawa model, because I Continue Reading »
Full article here: http://www.jengash.co.uk/kawa/ The metaphor of a river as life, is not a new one. It is embedded in our language as all metaphors are and speaks to part Continue Reading »
Originally from http://handtherapycanbefun.weebly.com/the-kawa-model.html – read full article there. Extract: Occupational Therapy Actions Using the KAWA Model Rocks Assess body mechanics as Jim performs tasks that generally cause him pain. Provide tips Continue Reading »