As an Occupational Therapy Practitioner, You Want a Practice Grounded

question 10

Multiple Choice

As an occupational therapy practitioner, you want a practice grounded in evidence. Which of the following best describes evidence-based practice?

• A) The judicious use of current best evidence to make decisions regarding your individual clients
• B) The use of the same well-researched practice guidelines for all your patients
• C) A practice solely based on outcomes of research studies
• D) A practice that only applies to occupational therapists, not occupational therapy assistants

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Definitions:

Private Practice

A business (often in healthcare) operated by an individual practitioner, not directly associated with institutions such as hospitals or clinics.

Nervous Disorders

Conditions that affect the nervous system, leading to various symptoms like movement issues, pain, or cognitive impairments.

Sigmund Freud

An Austrian neurologist who founded psychoanalysis, a method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

Free Association

A method used in psychoanalysis where the patient freely shares any thoughts that arise without filtering them, aimed at uncovering subconscious thoughts and emotions.