The Kawa Model, developed by Japanese occupational therapists, uses the metaphor of a river to represent an individual's life journey. "Kawa" means "river" in Japanese, symbolizing the flow of life and well-being.
Kawa Model
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The Kawa Model of the occupational therapy process involves assessing and addressing personal, cultural, and environmental factors that influence a person's life. This model helps therapists create culturally sensitive and personalized interventions to enhance occupational performance and well-being.
The Kawa Model of goal setting focuses on identifying and overcoming obstacles in the individual's life flow. Therapists and patients collaborate to set realistic and meaningful goals that improve occupational engagement and quality of life.
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