Introduction
Client-centered practice is one of the essential principles in occupational therapy (Townsend et al., 2007, as cited in Lal et al., 2012). Tichle-Degnen (2002) discusses the importance of gathering information on our client’s “preferences, personal goals, and valued occupations” (p. 471) to then build a positive rapport with the client. Photovoice combines a visual-based method (photos), critical reflection and group work to help promote a positive change/outcome (Lal et al., 2012). Although, there are other methods for gathering information about our clients, I argue that the use of Photovoice promotes a better kind of understanding to the occupational barriers our clients face, thus resulting in a more appropriate interventions …show more content…
(2012) explains the following procedure in using Photovoice to identify barriers that matter to the participants. First, each participant had a student instructor and an assistant (i.e. family member or close friend) to assist with the overall implication of the photovoice program. All individuals where orientated to the method, ethics of photography, camera knowledge, and informed to take pictures of things that were important to the participants and things that made them feel important. The instructors and assistants where educated on how to support the participants in there photography but not to influence their choice of pictures (pp. 46-47). Individualized meetings were conducted between the participant, instructor, and assistant, to discuss the photos taken. Critical reflection of the photos was discussed by asking a number of probing questions to the participant. Next, the researchers compiled differences and likenesses from all 7 participants and notice 6 common themes amongst them. Lastly, a large group discussion was held with all participants and input was given on which pictures addressed the primary theme. A community exhibition was help where significant community members and policymakers where invited and the participants stood next to their photos to answered any questions (pp …show more content…
In this paper we looked at the Photovoice method and its application in occupational therapy. Through a brief literature review we found that Photovoice helped researchers better understand the views of health science undergraduates on spirituality as a less meaningful occupation then active occupations, thus assisting the researchers in providing better education on spirituality as a meaningful occupation in later life (Zecevic et al., 2010). Also, we saw a better understanding of the lived experience of two veterans and their pursuit of a higher education (Tomar & Stoffel, 2015), thus identifying occupational barriers that needed to be addressed. And lastly, Photovoice was used with seven individuals who have developmental disabilities, in decreasing their community barriers and promoting inclusion (Brake et al.,
Client-centered practice is one of the essential principles in occupational therapy (Townsend et al., 2007, as cited in Lal et al., 2012). Tichle-Degnen (2002) discusses the importance of gathering information on our client’s “preferences, personal goals, and valued occupations” (p. 471) to then build a positive rapport with the client. Photovoice combines a visual-based method (photos), critical reflection and group work to help promote a positive change/outcome (Lal et al., 2012). Although, there are other methods for gathering information about our clients, I argue that the use of Photovoice promotes a better kind of understanding to the occupational barriers our clients face, thus resulting in a more appropriate interventions …show more content…
(2012) explains the following procedure in using Photovoice to identify barriers that matter to the participants. First, each participant had a student instructor and an assistant (i.e. family member or close friend) to assist with the overall implication of the photovoice program. All individuals where orientated to the method, ethics of photography, camera knowledge, and informed to take pictures of things that were important to the participants and things that made them feel important. The instructors and assistants where educated on how to support the participants in there photography but not to influence their choice of pictures (pp. 46-47). Individualized meetings were conducted between the participant, instructor, and assistant, to discuss the photos taken. Critical reflection of the photos was discussed by asking a number of probing questions to the participant. Next, the researchers compiled differences and likenesses from all 7 participants and notice 6 common themes amongst them. Lastly, a large group discussion was held with all participants and input was given on which pictures addressed the primary theme. A community exhibition was help where significant community members and policymakers where invited and the participants stood next to their photos to answered any questions (pp …show more content…
In this paper we looked at the Photovoice method and its application in occupational therapy. Through a brief literature review we found that Photovoice helped researchers better understand the views of health science undergraduates on spirituality as a less meaningful occupation then active occupations, thus assisting the researchers in providing better education on spirituality as a meaningful occupation in later life (Zecevic et al., 2010). Also, we saw a better understanding of the lived experience of two veterans and their pursuit of a higher education (Tomar & Stoffel, 2015), thus identifying occupational barriers that needed to be addressed. And lastly, Photovoice was used with seven individuals who have developmental disabilities, in decreasing their community barriers and promoting inclusion (Brake et al.,