In order to improve the quality and effectiveness of occupational therapy service provision, therapists should be using models of practice. This paper describes the Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and critically evaluates its application within a forensic rehabilitation hostel. It provides examples from practice and discusses the strengths and limitations of the model.
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