PARTICIPATION OF PERSONS WITH A COGNITIVE DISABILITY IN THE GOAL SETTING PROCESS

Abstract

Background: Goal setting is an essential phase of a rehabilitation process. Cognitive problems may cause challenges in identifying, prioritizing and deciding the appropriate goals for rehabilitation. The aims of this study... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Maarit Karhula (Mikkeli University of Applied Sciences)
  2. Tuulikki Alanko (GeroCenter Foundation for Aging Research & Development)
  3. Teppo Kröger (University of Jyväskylä)
  4. Riku Nikander (University of Jyväskylä)
  5. Anna-Liisa Salminen (Kela, The Social Insurance Institution of Finland)

Topic Areas

Practice and intervention methods , Multiprofessional issues in practice, research and education

Session

OS - 7F » Dementia (09:40 - Saturday, 18th June, Larmor Theatre)

Paper

30102015_Karhula_et_al_abstract_COTEC.docx