Clinical reasoning in osteopathy- conceptions, strategies and processes

Clinical reasoning is a multidimensional and holistic process and includes the core elements of knowledge, cognition and metacognition. This workshop will cover the key concepts of clinical reasoning within an evidence-based practice framework; and will draw upon key theoretical and research literature into the clinical reasoning and decision-making of osteopaths and other health and medical professions. At the end of the workshop, participants will:

• Have an understanding of clinical reasoning strategies and key theoretical and research literature.
• Recognise diagnostic reasoning as it applies to their own clinical practice (hypothetico-deductive reasoning and pattern recognition).
• Develop a patient-centred framework to their clinical reasoning.
• Appreciate the role of different sources of knowledge and evidence in their clinical reasoning and decision-making.
• Recognise the role of metacognition and reflection in their own clinical reasoning processes and therapeutic approaches.