Interpersonal Communication In Occupational Therapy

The purpose of this report is to highlight the benefits that interpersonal communication presents for the field of occupational therapy. Information for the report was compiled from multiple peer-reviewed journals and academic rigours sources. It was found that interpersonal communication was extremely beneficial for occupational therapists, as it is vital in assisting a client to reach their occupational well-being. The specific skills of listening, feedback and questioning were established as particularly important to this field. Listening greatly assists the narrative of the Person-Environment-Occupation-Performance (PEOP) model, but challenges are recognised with the use of appropriate non-verbal cues to show the therapist is listening. Feedback proves a valuable tool, allowing clients to reach their occupational goals more efficiently. While within the

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