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 »
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Authors: Dick, S., & McGowan, L. Summary: The authors, Sam Dick and Lisa McGowan, are third year occupational therapy students at Coventry University. In this article, they have described and reflected upon Continue Reading »
Dr. Michael Iwama, the founder creator and foremost proponent of the Kawa Model, was invited to speak at the University of Findlay in Ohio, USA on Oct 21, 2017, on Continue Reading »
Author: Hanna Majapuro Type of Project: One-Year Masters in Occupational Therapy Thesis Place of Study: Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, Department of Rehabilitation, Box 1026, SE-551 11 Jönköping, Sweden. Abstract: Background: Continue Reading »
Authors: Neha S. Tripathi, Melissa M. Sweetman, & Susan A. Zapf. Neha S. Tripathi, OTD, OTR/L is a licensed occupational therapist in Washington, D. C. She earned her Bachelor of Occupational Continue Reading »
Authors: Kean University Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) Event: General Body Meeting (#5) Date: November 20, 2017 Description: The general body members of SOTA consist of both OT graduate students as Continue Reading »
Authors: Dr. Michael Iwama and Armstrong Chiu Event: 15th Hong Kong Optometric Conference Date: 9th November 2017 Chi-Hung Lau has been using the Kawa Model in his community Occupational Therapy practice Continue Reading »
Authors: Beki Dellow & Hannah Skeels A four-week workshop facilitated by occupational therapists to help you improve your life balance, health and well-being using metaphors to analyse your life. You Continue Reading »
Author: Beki Dellow Senior Occupational Therapist Learning Outcomes: Gain an understanding of the Kawa Model and it’s origins. Look at a few examples, feedback and evaluation from the Kawa Model Continue Reading »
Authors: Jennifer E. Lape, Chatham University and Brian D. Scaife, West Virginia University Jennifer E. Lape, OTD, OTR/L is an Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is Continue Reading »
Author: Kavitha Murthi Abstract: Documented evidence that supports Indian OTs’ rationale behind choice and incorporation of therapeutic approaches, principles and conceptual models is sporadic (Shetty 2011). Due to this Indian Continue Reading »
Author: B, Beki, Dellow, Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust, Christchurch & Southbourne Community Mental Health Team, Dorset, UK. Second presenter: H, Hannah, Skeels, Occupational Therapy Student, Bournemouth University Presentation Continue Reading »
Introduction– ‘Life is like a river’ The Kawa (‘river’ in Japanese) Model uses the metaphor of a river to describe a person’s life journey. It enables them to describe their Continue Reading »
Abstract: Culturally safe occupational therapy entails recognizing the cultural contexts through which our therapeutic interactions are translated. Occupational therapy in its present dominant form – its knowledge, theory and practices, Continue Reading »
Abstract: The kawa (kawa is Japanese for ‘river’) model of occupational therapy has recently emerged in response to the needs for culturally sensitive conceptual models of practice that adequately address Continue Reading »
Abstract: Background. The Kawa model emerged to meet a need for occupational therapy models and theories relevant to Japanese clients and since its inception has evolved considerably. Purpose. To provide Continue Reading »
Author: Mason Munson, Martha Wegner Pacific University Description This document contains a culmination of items that reflect a yearlong student led community based practice project. As part of Pacific University Continue Reading »
Authors: Hsin Hsiu, Yeh¹ & Michael, K., Iwama² Dept. of Psychiatric OT, Taipei City Hospital¹ & Graduate Dept. of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Toronto Nov. 23,2011 published in 5th APOTC Continue Reading »
Author: Aileen Duff Queen Margaret University 08004355 AIMS AND OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION Application of a Case study using the Kawa Model Non Directive Play Therapy Show how Therapy can be Continue Reading »
Author: Teoh Jou Yin (Jouyin Teoh) ABSTRACT: The lived experiences of Malaysian adults with visual impairments have not known to be widely explored, particularly from an occupational therapy point of Continue Reading »
Author: Teoh Jou Yin (Jouyin Teoh) How do occupational therapy clients’ lives look like through a clinician’s lenses? This presentation aims to compare how clients’ lives look like via two Continue Reading »
Author: Kavitha Murthi What I intend to do in the next 10- 15 minutes? • Gist about OT in India • Need for conceptual models • Use of models in Continue Reading »
Author: Beki Dellow, Occupational Therapist at NHS Learning Outcomes: Gain an overview of the Kawa ‘River’ Model Explore the Kawa Model’s use in personal and professional development/supervision Consider the value Continue Reading »
Author: Meghan Smith Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science Townson University Agenda: History of Kawa Model Understand components Application to an individual and population Review current research Strengths Limitations Continue Reading »
Author: Brenda Original article from: http://chan.usc.edu/admissions/student-blog/dr.-michael-iwama-and-the-kawa-model This past weekend, I attended the 2014 OTAC Conference and this year it was held in Pasadena, CA. One of the biggest highlights from this Continue Reading »
Authors: Antonette Owen, B. Occ. (Pret) MSc OT, (Wits) Lecturer, Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Therapeutic Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand Fasloen Adams, B.OT, MSc OT (Wits) Lecturer, Department Continue Reading »
Author: Danielle N Naumann OT Reg. (Ontario) MSc, PhD Candidate Link: http://www.powershow.com/view4/424e71-M2E4M/Models_of_Occupation_powerpoint_ppt_presentation Models of Occupation
Author: Ovidiu Muntean Abstract: The Kawa (River) model was developed by Japanese occupational therapists in the 1990s in response to a need for an occupational therapy framework that socially 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: Antonette Owen ABSTRACT Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the perceptions of and the clinical application of models by a specific group of occupational therapists with Continue Reading »