Wonderful dialogue. Sometimes, with the overwhelming treatment regimen they press upon us it is necessary to take that one smile, or the "thank you", or the look of accomplishment upon a patient's face after an OT tx to tell yourself you have "won one" for quality of life. Perhaps that is why we enter the profession to begin with. Despite the corporate bull, productivity, etc., we must take those little battles that we "win", evidenced by our patients gratification, and use it to heal our souls. just a bit. This will allow us to continue to deliver the service to patients we believe to be valid and meaningful to out clients, patients, residents or whatever we call it these days. Finding meaning in occupation with a client doesn't necessarily require the COPM. The client and therapist have a relationship and the more meaningful the relationship the easier it is to find out the persons desired occupational pursuits. Let's not forget the client centered interview or the occupational profile. These are free, last time I checked the COPM was for sale. I am not knocking that assessment I do indeed see its' value. Sometimes just taking the time to "discover" your patients' goals through meaningful exchange of conversation is the best way to tap into a patient's desired end game for therapy.
Michael A. Holmes MSOTR/L North Valley Health and Rehabilitation 203 S. Western Ave. Tonasket,WA 98855 <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] (509) 486-2151 x500 -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]
