We learned about the OT process and how it is considered dynamic and interactive! Before the OT process ever gets started, typically there is a screen to see if there is a further need for evaluation. Then comes the referral, and this will kick off the official first step of the OT process, the evaluation. During the evaluation the OT profile is developed, and the analysis of the OT performance occurs. This is the initial stage that the client voices what their interest and goals are due to the Occupational Profile. This is why the Occupational Profile is the most important part of the OT process, it builds trust and rapport and provides the therapist with hearty details.
Next comes the intervention. During intervention, there is the intervention planning and the intervention implementation. There are five intervention approaches: create/promote, establish restore, maintain, modify, or prevent.
Re-evaluation is next. During this stage the re-analysis of occupational performance and measurement of outcomes is completed. The review of target outcomes will help guide the therapist in deciding whether they will discharge the client or continue the OT with them and possibly rethink their intervention plan or grade the activities to provide the client with their "just right challenge"!
Although this isn't the most emotional or heartfelt post, I know it is important to have a blog and documentation for when I begin my rotations and time as a therapist on my own begins. This will act as a quick guide on how I will use a top down approach and how the OT process generally works!
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