Investigation of the Positive and Negative Characteristics in Using the Kawa Model

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Purpose: The occupational therapy models are often criticized forbeing mostly developed by Western Therapists, being in compliance with Westerncultural norms, unsuitability for clients in Asia, Africa and Westerncountries. The clinical and cultural utility of the models are advised to beexplored in developing countries. The purpose of this study is to examine thepositive and negative features while using the Kawa Model. Material and Methods: The study wasdesigned and conducted in qualitative design. A total of 20 senior classoccupational therapy students at Hacettepe University participated to thestudy. One client was examined by each participant using the Kawa Model.Semi-structured interview was done to analyze experiences while using the KawaModel. Data collected from interview was analyzed. Results: Positive features of themodel were analyzing the person in detail and guiding the intervention plan.Negative traits were presented as the lack of experience, the difficulty ofexplaining the model and the structure of the model. Discussion: Participants' prejudicesand insecurities against implementing the model constituted a limitation forthe study. It is suggested that studies should be carried out to encourage theuse of the model in practice.

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@article{aygun2017investigation,
  author = {Ayg{\"u}n, Damla and Akel, Burcu Semin},
  title = {{Investigation of the Positive and Negative Characteristics in Using the Kawa Model}},
  journal = {Journal of Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation},
  volume = {6},
  number = {2},
  pages = {111--116},
  publisher = {Hacettepe {\"U}niversitesi},
  year = {2017},
  month = {12},
  issn = {2147-8945},
  doi = {10.30720/ered.463553},
  url = {https://hacettepe.hbtech.com.tr/en/publication/kawa-modelinin-kullanimina-iliskin-olumlu-ve-olumsuz-ozelliklerin-incelenmesi},
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  abstract = {Purpose: The occupational therapy models are often criticized forbeing mostly developed by Western Therapists, being in compliance with Westerncultural norms, unsuitability for clients in Asia, Africa and Westerncountries. The clinical and cultural utility of the models are advised to beexplored in developing countries. The purpose of this study is to examine thepositive and negative features while using the Kawa Model. Material and Methods: The study wasdesigned and conducted in qualitative design. A total of 20 senior classoccupational therapy students at Hacettepe University participated to thestudy. One client was examined by each participant using the Kawa Model.Semi-structured interview was done to analyze experiences while using the KawaModel. Data collected from interview was analyzed. Results: Positive features of themodel were analyzing the person in detail and guiding the intervention plan.Negative traits were presented as the lack of experience, the difficulty ofexplaining the model and the structure of the model. Discussion: Participants' prejudicesand insecurities against implementing the model constituted a limitation forthe study. It is suggested that studies should be carried out to encourage theuse of the model in practice.}
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