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Vital Involvement Practice
— strengths as more than tools for solving problems | | Author(s) | Helen Q Kivnick, Sharon A Stoftel |
| Journal title | Journal of Gerontological Social Work, vol 46, no 2, 2005 |
| Pages | pp 85-116 |
| Source | http://www.tandfonline.com |
| Keywords | Health [elderly] ; Memory and Reminiscence ; Quality of life ; Methodology. |
| Annotation | Vital Involvement Practice (VIP), a strength-based approach to clinical practice with older people (including those who are extremely frail), is described. Using this approach, practitioners have been able to help older people increase later-life vitality and associated positive quality of life through: systematic identification of individual strengths and assets (found both in the person and in the surrounding environment); and consideration of these strengths alongside the individual and environmental deficits that are the subject of most geriatric practice. The approach uses original data gathering tools (Occupational Profile; Life Strengths Interview Guide); and a stepwise, work-sheet structured consideration of these data in order to formulate action strategies for achieving client goals (Domain Scan; Domain Goals; Life Plan / Strategy). All elements of VIP emerged in pilot work with gerontological practitioners and their older clients in such settings as: primary health care; government social service; subsidised housing for older people; private clinical practice; and community recreation. Limitations, implications and promise are noted, with respect to practice and research. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-070110011 A |
| Classmark | CC: DB: F:59: 3D |
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