Sonia:
I you might want to look at the question a little differently. "Should"
therapists use their own personal experience to reassure etc. a patient?
It is inherent that a PT/OT will internally use their own experiences when
treating a patient however, when those experiences are conveyed to the patient a
whole set of issues arise.
It has been many years since I have read the literature on this subject and I
could be off the mark... I seem to remember that while discussing one's own
personal issues/experiences may seem innocent, and is often harmless, it can
easily cross the line and cause problems. Such as a perceived lack of
objectivity, interference with the patient therapist relationship and decreased
professionalism. While I can not offer you specific references I would encourage
you to review the literature on patient/physician, patient/therapist
relationships and professional behaviors. If you do please share your findings
with the list. Good luck with this interesting topic.
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> Hi. First of all, I have to aplogise for not being a physiotherapist
> (although i did consider it) but could you find it in your heart to help me -
> thankyou.
>
> I am a third year Occupational therapy student and to recieve my honours
> degree I have to do a research project and I am researching the question :
> "Do therapists use their own personal experience in therapy/treatment."
> For example, whether the therapist has/had a physical condition themselves,
> do they use their experience to reassure patient.
>
> I am trying to find any articles or books or indeed any source of information
> on this topic.
>
>
> Thankyou for your help.
>
> Sonia.
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