Kawa Model
Population:
AdultDiscipline:
OTSLPDiagnosis:
AgingBrain InjuryCancerCardiovascular DiseaseCaregiver SupportsDiabetesDysphagiaMental HealthNervous System ConditionsOrthopaedicsSeating and MobilityStrokeReferences:
- Carmody, S., Nolan, R., Ni Chonchuir, N., Curry, M., Halligan, C., & Robinson, K. (2007). The guiding nature of the kawa (river) model in Ireland: creating both opportunities and challenges for occupational therapists. Occupational therapy international, 14(4), 221–236.
- Iwama, M. K., Thomson, N. A., & Macdonald, R. M. (2009). The Kawa model: the power of culturally responsive occupational therapy. Disability and rehabilitation, 31(14), 1125–1135.
This therapy material uses the Kawa Model as an intervention in order to educate about the role of occupational therapy, and help with goal setting and motivation. This printable therapy activity is for occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists working with adult patients, covering Aging, Brain Injury, Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease. Print Resource, US Letter, 4 pages. Members can view and print it.
Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:
- What is the Kawa Model in therapy?
- How can I use the Kawa Model with clients?
- How do I incorporate life context into goal setting?
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