In today's era of cost-containment in health care, clinicians are being forced to maximize the cost-effectiveness of their rehabiitation programs. One method for doing this is enlisting all of the resources available, including the patient. This book goes beyond the patient's family or caregivers) in the process of planning and implementing the goals therapist, and occupational therapist - will find useful advice here. Abundant case studies demonstrate the importance of involving the patient in each stage of the rehabilitation process as a means of improving functional outcomes.