Research article summary (published 30 May 2002):

Negotiation-centred versus client-centred: which approach should be used?

Full Abstract

For nearly 20 years, Canadian occupational therapists have attached great importance to the client-centred approach within their practice. Professionals have agreed to define this approach through a philosophy built around the concepts of respect, power and partnership. But no reported work has really clarified what is meant by these three fundamental concepts. This article attempts to define the concepts of respect and power in the therapist-client relationship through a review of occupational therapy and related health and social sciences literature. It raises the question:
"In the professional-client relationship, should the power reside with the client or is a more balanced approach needed?" This paper also proposes using the term negotiation instead of partnership, since negotiation seems to offer more applications for occupational therapy practice. The objective of the authors who advocate for greater negotiation between client and therapist is to stimulate analysis.

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Author information

Author/s: Falardeau, Marlène (M); Durand, Marie José (MJ);

Affiliation: International Centre for Comparative Criminology, University of Montreal, 3150 Jean Brillant, Montreal, Quebec H3T 1N8. marlene.falardeau(-atsign-)UMontreal.ca

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Journal: Canadian journal of occupational therapy. Revue canadienne d'ergothérapie (Can J Occup Ther), published in Canada. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2002-Jun; vol 69 (issue 3) : pp 135-42

Dates: Created 2002/06/20; Completed 2002/07/24; Revised 2008/02/21;

PMID: 12073873, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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Canada Humans Negotiating Occupational Therapy - methods

Patient-Centered Care Power (Psychology) Professional Role Professional-Patient Relations

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