Occupational Therapy Case

Which parts of the case study fall under the evaluation process? The evaluation is when the OT asked Jill about how her job affected her in life. This is where the practitioner learned that Jill worked at an office job with a high emphasis on computers. This is where the therapist learns why the client has pain in neck, right hand, and right arm. The OT looks at pictures of her work space, and then, as a reference, has Jill do computer activities. Next, the OT can decide if the client needs further attention if the practitioner identifies areas that could be improved.

Which parts of the case study fall under the intervention process? The intervention is when the OT, and client work together to improve the problems saw in the evaluation. The occupational therapy

The outcome of Jill’s therapy was very good. She was back at her job full-time in only three months. After learning the proper strategies for body positioning, Jill reported that she had fewer muscle aches and weakness. She stated that she was very satisfied with the improved equipment for her workspace. The employer was pleased as they did not have to spend the money to train another individual.

Was categorizing the case study into the three parts of the OT process difficult for you? If so, what areas do you feel like you struggled in? If you did not struggle, what do you feel enabled you to understand how to categorize the case study so well? I do not think that I have difficulties with categorizing the parts of the OT process. I just remember that the evaluation is the when the OT practitioner is first meeting the patient. The evaluation must be short and efficient with the therapist coming out with thoughts on a good plan of action. The intervention is when the OT or OTA is actually with the client. They are discussing ways to overcome problems, implementing new techniques, and working toward an improvement of bodily