Promoting autonomy of the client with persistent mental illness: A challenge for occupational therapists from The Netherlands, Germany and Belgium

Abstract The aim of this study was to determine how occupational therapists from The Netherlands, Germany and Belgium promote the autonomy of clients with persistent mental illness. Sixty occupational therapists working in psychosocial mental health completed two semi‐structured questionnaires. Data were analysed by applying the constant comparative method. The results of the study show the importance of handling motivation in relation to personal autonomy and the different strategies occupational therapists use in promoting autonomy. In conclusion, enhancing clients' personal autonomy will em... Mehr ...