Development of Compensation-Based Problem Solving Therapy

"Compensation-Based Problem Solving Therapy (CB-PST) is a therapeutic approach based on the occupational adaptation model. It entails the implementation of compensatory strategies with the objective of enhancing the performance of both extremities in daily life activities. The therapy encompasses the implementation of problem-solving training.~The occupational problem is defined.~The development of compensation-focused strategies is based on the personal factors and occupational environment identified as relevant to the problematic occupation, as determined according to the principles of the occupational adaptation model.~Once a compensatory strategy has been selected, the next step is to apply it and evaluate its efficacy, with the expectation that an adaptive response will be observed, and that the resulting adaptation will be reflected in improved occupational performance, as guided by the occupational adaptation model."

The standard rehabilitation program is provided to all individuals in the inpatient service on an equal basis. The program allows individuals to utilize the physiotherapy and occupational therapy units on a weekly basis, with access available on weekdays. These units are staffed by physiotherapists and occupational therapists. All individuals included in the study received the same service from the same therapists at the same times in a homogeneous manner. All individuals received physiotherapy, electrotherapy, and hydrotherapy as part of this service. In the physiotherapy unit, the first intervention was 25 minutes of electrotherapy for the upper extremity. This was followed by 40 minutes of physiotherapy exercises, conducted with the assistance of a physiotherapist. The final component of the physiotherapy unit programme was 15 minutes of hydrotherapy. In the occupational therapy unit, a standard 40-minute occupa