Research Article

The Kawa Model: A Self-Reflection Tool for Occupational Therapy Student Development in Practice Placements in Australia

Table 2

Abridged interview guide.

TopicProbe questions

Training(i) What was your experience of working on your own Kawa during training?
(ii) How did this influence your understanding of the theory and application of this tool with your clients?

Personal impact(i) How did this influence your understanding and perception of yourself as a student in training?
(ii) How effective was this model in helping you identify your strengths and (ii) weaknesses using the concept of the river?
(iii) How did this exercise influence your self-awareness about the flow of your river?
(iv) How did you feel the goal planning went and its impact on you?
(v) How did the evaluation of your goals work for you?
(vi) Describe your experience of using this model and why you would use or not use this model again

Overall(i) How did you find the application of the Kawa Model in this placement?
(ii) And why?
(iii) What worked for you?
(iv) What did not work?
(v) Any suggestions on how to further enhance your understanding of the theory and application of the Kawa model as a tool for assessment and intervention?