MORE ENABLING APPROACH: A CHALLENGE FOR THE PRACTITIONERS- A CRITICAL REVIEW

Abstract

The multidisciplinary teams of today are working in-collaboration and as one unit to assess, set goals, evaluate and provide reliable interventions to the patients/client. The essence of conceptual framework of ICF provides an opportunity to achieve the common goals of activity limitation and participation restriction by adapting a holistic model of rehabilitation encompassing the psychological, physical and the emotional needs with the advent of new techniques and modernized technologies. The new enabling approach is challenge faced by the health care providers where patient preferences, empowerment and health related quality of life are most essential. The review will provide a critical analysis on the barriers faced by the practitioner especially during clinical decision making. Psychosocial perspectives of the client that is the most ignored area is also emphasized in the review and also motivational aspects of the patients in promoting the evidence based practice and clinical decision making and ultimately focusing on the enablement of the disabled. KEYWORDS Enabling Approach, Evidence Based Practice, HRQoL, Clinical Decision Making, Psychological, Disability, Activity Limitation, Participation Restriction