OT process PPT

Question 1

OT Process

Answer 1

Therapeutic problem solving method.
Six major components:
Theory
Evaluation
Problem definition
Intervention Planning
Intervention implementation
Re-evaluation

Can be applied in any practice setting. Becomes specific within the practice setting depending on the client condition, practitioner experience, and reason for OT

Question 2

Evaluation

Answer 2

Systematically collect and organize data about occupational performance

Question 3

Problem Definition

Answer 3

Synthesize data to formulate a profile of the client’s abilities/disabilities. Define problems to be targeted through OT interventions

Question 4

Intervention Planning

Answer 4

Specific OT strategies for alleviating targeted problems proposed. Outcomes established to mark endpoints of therapy/effectiveness of tx.

Question 5

Intervention Implementation

Answer 5

Actions are initiated to achieve established outcomes.

Question 6

Re-evaluation

Answer 6

Re-collect evaluation data and compare to see if outcomes have been met. Take appropriate action… discontinue or continue with OT.

Question 7

Conceptual Foundation

Answer 7

Theory
Frames of Reference
Practice Models
Conceptual Models
Theoretical Frameworks.

Question 8

Restorative Approach

Answer 8

Examines foundational factors contributing to: client limitations, real disability, strengths.
Goal is to improve, reestablish skills- synonymous with remediate procedures designed to actually improve or restore specific processes and reverse pathology. seeks to promote or enhance brain recovery and reorganization. BOTTOM UP approach- focuses on specific foundation skills will improve overall skills. Generalize to activities of daily living. Involve treatments with drills and specific exercises. (Neurodevelopmental treatment, CIMT, and Cognitive rehabilitation)

Question 9

Adaptive Approach

Answer 9

Promotes adaptation of and to environment. Training and implementation of procedures to compensate for or lessen the functional impact of deficits. Facilitate function through compensation.
External or Internal (situational). Increase the time and effort spent on tasks, develop new skills, modify client expectations, select alternative tasks/goals. TOPS DOWN approach (synonymous with functional approach) goal is to alleviate a specific functional problem. Information learned has practical value to client.
Occupation Based Models
MOHO, OA, EHP, PEO