Interpersonal Communication In Occupational Therapy

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The purpose of this report is to highlight the benefits that interpersonal communication presents for the field of occupational therapy. Information for the report was compiled from multiple peer-reviewed journals and academic rigours sources. It was found that interpersonal communication was extremely beneficial for occupational therapists, as it is vital in assisting a client to reach their occupational well-being. The specific skills of listening, feedback and questioning were established as particularly important to this field. Listening greatly assists the narrative of the Person-Environment-Occupation-Performance (PEOP) model, but challenges are recognised with the use of appropriate non-verbal cues to show the therapist is listening. Feedback proves a valuable tool, allowing clients to reach their occupational goals more efficiently. While within the …show more content…

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