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. 2013 Dec 25;4(4):618–635. doi: 10.4338/ACI-2013-08-RA-0058
Number Category Question
1 Introduction Based on your experience and knowledge, please tell me a general definition and components of therapeutic planning?
Probe
  • Is your definition based on a therapeutic planning framework or by personal experience?

  • Is there a difference in the way therapeutic planning is taught compared to the way it is actually performed in practice?

2 Transition How do you determine the goals of therapeutic planning for each patient?
Probe
  • Prevent a disease... slow the progression of a disease… cure a disease… diagnose a disease… reduce symptoms?

3 Key Think back to the last time you created a therapeutic plan for a patient. Would you describe the steps you took to document the therapeutic plan?
4 Key Think back to the last time you needed additional information to complete the therapeutic plan. What was the type of information and where did you go for the information?
Probe
  • Do you rely on co-workers as a knowledge source?

  • Do you access the literature or the Internet for reference?

5 Key In your opinion, what is the ‘right’ way to document the therapeutic plan?
Probe
  • Systems-based or problem-based approach?

  • What are the strengths and weaknesses of the approach?

6 Ending Do you have any final suggestions for us to consider?