title: Therapeutic mode preferences and associated factors among Norwegian undergraduate occupational therapy students: A cross-sectional exploratory study.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The Intentional Relationship Model is specifically focused on the relational aspect of therapy. The model describes six therapeutic modes; these represent different types of interaction for the therapist. However, preferences for therapeutic mode use are under researched.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  This study aims to describe preferences for therapeutic modes in undergraduate occupational therapy students, as well as to explore factors associated to each of the therapeutic modes.
  
  
  METHODS
  A sample of 96 occupational therapy students, based at two different Norwegian universities, participated in the study. They completed the Norwegian Self-Assessment of Modes Questionnaire along with sociodemographic information. Descriptive analysis, bivariate correlation and linear regression analysis were employed.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The problem-solving mode was most frequently endorsed. There were generally weak associations between the variables, but female sex and being a student in the education program in Trondheim were associated with higher preference for collaboration.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  There is diversity in students' preferences for the modes, but the problem-solving mode was the most preferred. Students need to be aware of the mode they feel more comfortable with and make sure they use modes that fit with the specific client.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The occupational therapy education programs need to incorporate raising awareness about therapeutic modes.
authors.affiliation: a Department of Sport and Health Sciences , Faculty of Health and Life Scicnces, Oxford Brookes University , Oxford , England.
authors.forename: Farzaneh
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Yazdani
authors.affiliation: b Department of Occupational Therapy , Faculty of Health and Social Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology , Trondheim , Norway.
authors.forename: Tove
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Carstensen
authors.affiliation: c Department of Occupational Therapy, Prosthetics and Orthotics, Oslo Faculty of Health Sciences , and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences , Oslo , Norway.
authors.forename: Tore
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Bonsaksen
mesh_terms: D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004517:Education, Professional; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009664:Norway; D009788:Occupational Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D011340:Problem Solving; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D012647:Self-Assessment; D013336:Students, Health Occupations / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Intentional relationship model; Norwegian self-assessment of modes questionnaire; higher education; therapeutic relationship