Naturalistic measurement
- Understanding from their perspective
- Qualitative information
- In a neutral environment
What is naturalistic measurement?
the ability to apply the findings of a study to other contexts or settings, based on how well the details of the study are described
transferability
selecting individuals who have direct experience or expertise relevant to the topic being studied
Choose the most knowledgable informants
What strategy is being used from this statement: "How did that make you feel"
Emotion seeking skills - explore and acknowledge a client’s emotions to foster deeper understanding and engagement
an interview where the therapist follows a protocol and asks a predetermined set of questions
A semi-structured interview
Why study occupation from a naturalistic perspective?
We try to make things as real as possible - set up our intervention to look like the home environment
How much do our observations match to one another
confirmability
the process of examining and interpreting the collected information to identify patterns, themes, and insights
Analyze your data
What strategy is being used from this statement: "What would you like to be able to do more of?"
Elicit change - asking open-ended questions that encourage the client to express their desire, ability, reasons, and need for change
What are the five themes a semi-structured interview is organized into
Occupational roles, daily routine, occupational settings (environment), activity/occupational choices, critical life events
What naturalistic strategies are used in occupational therapy evaluation?
Observation and interview
How information affects the things you are seeing in the assessment (whats impacting occupational performance)
Dependability
observing and assessing individuals in environments where they typically perform occupations to ensure ecologically valid data
Keep the setting natural
What strategy is being used from this statement: "Would it be okay for me to ask you some questions about your home?"
Ask permission - a respectful strategy used in motivational interviewing to ask the client if they are open to discussing change or a specific topic
A method of questioning used to encourage critical thinking, reflection, and deeper insight into a topic
Strategic questioning
What is the purpose of naturalistic inquiry?
to explore and understand phenomena in their natural context, focusing on how people make sense of their experiences, often using qualitative methods
Involving the client in what we are seeing and hearing from them to ensure accuracy
Credibility
asking follow-up questions to gather more in-depth information, encouraging respondents to elaborate on their answers
Probing questions
What strategy is being used from this statement: "How important is it for you to do this activity?"
Explore importance - helping clients reflect on the significance of making a change and how it aligns with their values and goals
What guidelines is being used when you match the clients affect when describing an event
Responding therapeutically
the use of multiple methods, data sources, or theories to cross-check and verify findings, enhancing the credibility of the results
triangulation
Measuring what is intended
Validity
Interviewing the client about an activity and then observing them during that activity to ensure accuracy of their information
Confirm your findings
What strategy is being used from this statement: "What brings you here today?"
Open ended questions - questions that cannot be answered with a simple "yes" or "no," encouraging detailed responses and discussion
What guideline for an interview is the therapist using when they say, "Am I getting this right?"
Spotted and clarified ambiguous statements, contradictions in content