The Kawa Model: Culturally Relevant Occupational Therapy - Softcover

Iwama, Michael K.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0443102341 ISBN 13: 9780443102349

Publisher: Churchill Livingstone, 2002

Synopsis

A landmark publication in occupational therapy and a significant contribution to the rehabilitation theory literature! The Kawa Model presents a new conceptual model of practice that differs from contemporary theories in regard to: origin (East Asia), underlying philosophical base (East Asia), being heavily infused with a natural-ecological, holistic world view, and relational structure. The model is based on the metaphor of nature (a river) that stands for the meanings of life. Because of the familiarity of the metaphor, to both therapists and clients alike, the Kawa Model is relatively easy to comprehend, remarkably simple, yet comprehensive and effective. Unlike other models, it was raised from clinical practice, by practitioners, through a process of qualitative research methods. It is the first conceptual model and substantial theoretical work of occupational therapy from outside of the Western world.

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Synopsis

This book presents a new conceptual model of practice in occupational therapy that differs from current theories. The model is based on the metaphor of a river that stands for the meanings of life, and is the first conceptual model from outside the West. It is easy to comprehend, simple and effective.

Edition details

• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0443102341
• ISBN 13: 9780443102349
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 260