Occupational Therapy Intervention Process

The Evaluation Process The Intervention Process The Process of Targeting Outcomes
1. Occupational Profile 1. Intervention Plan 1.Outcomes
This profile includes a client’s history, experiences, what they do in their daily life, their interests and needs. This is where the therapist finds out why the client is there and what are their concerns with their life regarding they reason they are there. The therapist uses a client- centered approach to gather information and understand who the client is and what is meaningful to them. The client identifies priorities and outcomes which will lead to their engagement in occupations. This allows the therapist to guide interventions specifically toward their client. Overtime the therapist gathers more

• What are the client’s values and interests?

• What are the client’s daily life roles?

• What are the client’s patterns of engagement in occupations, and how have they changed over time?

• What are the client’s priorities and desired targeted outcomes related to occupational performance, prevention, participation, role competence, health and wellness, quality of life, well-being, and occupational justice? 1. Develop the plan, which involves selecting • Objective and measurable occupation- focused goals and related time frames;

• Occupational therapy intervention approach or approaches, such as create or promote, establish or restore, maintain, modify, or prevent; and

• Methods for service delivery, including who will provide the intervention, types of intervention, and service delivery models.

2. Consider potential discharge needs and plans.

3. Recommend or refer to other professionals as needed. 1. Early in the intervention process, select outcomes and measures that are

• Valid, reliable, sensitive to change, and consistent with outcomes

• Congruent with client goals

• Based on their actual or purported ability to predict future