ArticleMedical journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran2014
Factors affecting clinical reasoning of occupational therapists: a qualitative study.
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- A Systematic Review of Innovative Approaches in Theoretical Education of Occupational Therapy in the 21st Century.Advances in medical education and practice · 2026Review
- Supporting Occupational Therapists in Predischarge Home Visit Decision-Making: Development and Evaluation of a Decision-Making Support Tool.Occupational therapy international · 2025Article
- Utility of 3D modelling of the patient's living environment as perceived by occupational therapists.Australian occupational therapy journal · 2024Article
- Occupational therapy upper limb splinting practice for clients with acquired brain injuries: A cross-sectional study from South Africa.The British journal of occupational therapy · 2024Article
- Perspectives of users for a future interactive wearable system for upper extremity rehabilitation following stroke: a qualitative study.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2023Article
- Does Self-Efficacy Affect Clinical Reasoning in Dental Students?International dental journal · 2022Article
- A Narrative Review of the Usage of Creative Solutions to Enhance Disabled Patients' Quality of Life and Wellbeing by Occupational Therapists.Occupational therapy international · 2022Review
- Clinical commitment and competence: a qualitative study.Journal of medical ethics and history of medicine · 2020Article
- Knowledge about and Attitudes of Interdisciplinary Team Members toward Occupational Therapy Practice: Implications and Future Directions.Medical principles and practice : international journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre · 2019Article
- Factors affecting the clinical education of rehabilitation students in Iran: A systematic review.Medical journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran · 2018Article
- Awareness and Knowledge about Occupational Therapy in Jordan.Occupational therapy international · 2018Article
- Factors influencing the clinical decision-making of midwives: a qualitative study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2017Article
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Abstract
backgroundClinical reasoning is generally defined as the numerous modes of thinking that guide clinical practice but little is known about the factors affecting how occupational therapists manage the decision-making process. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the factors influencing the clinical reasoning of occupational therapists.
methodsTwelve occupational therapy practitioners working in mental and physical dysfunction fields participated in this study. The sampling method was purposeful and interviews were continued until data saturation. All the interviews were recorded and transcribed. The data were analyzed through a qualitative content analysis method.
resultsThere were three main themes. The first theme: socio-cultural conditions included three subthemes: 1- client beliefs; 2- therapist values and beliefs; 3- social attitude to disability. The second theme: individual attributions included two subthemes 1- client attributions; 2- therapist attributions. The final theme was the workplace environment with the three subthemes: 1- knowledge of the managers of rehabilitation services, 2- working in an inter-professional team; 3- limited clinical facilities and resources.
conclusionIn this study, the influence of the attitudes and beliefs of client, therapist and society about illness, abilities and disabilities upon reasoning was different to previous studies. Understanding these factors, especially the socio-cultural beliefs basis can play a significant role in the quality of occupational therapy services. Accurate understanding of these influential factors requires more extensive qualitative and quantitative studies.
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