Doing what's right: A grounded theory of ethical decision-making in occupational therapy.

摘要: Background: Ethical decision-making is an important aspect of reasoning in occupational therapy practice. However, the process ethical within broader context yet to be clearly explicated.Objective: The purpose this study was advance a theoretical understanding by which therapists make decisions day-to-day practice.Method: A constructivist grounded theory approach adopted, incorporating in-depth semi-structured interviews with 18 from range practice settings and years experience. Initially, participants nominated as key informants who were able reflect on their processes recruited. Theoretical sampling informed subsequent stages data collection. Participants asked describe using scenarios clinical Interview transcripts analyzed systematic initial then focused coding, categorization construct regarding decision-making.Findings: An prism developed capture three main processes: Considering Fundamental Checklist, Consulting Others, Doing What's Right. appeared inductive dialectical therapist at its core.Conclusion: Study findings our