1. Occupational Therapy Process 📋
Evaluation
- Occupational Profile: Client's history, priorities, patterns
- Analysis of Occupational Performance: Observe, assess, identify problems
- Use standardized and non-standardized assessments
Intervention
- Plan: Goals, methods, frequency
- Implementation: Therapeutic activities, training, education
- Review: Monitor progress, modify as needed
Outcomes
Measure success. Did occupational performance improve? Discharge planning.
2. OT Practice Settings 🏥
Physical Dysfunction
- Hospitals (acute, rehab)
- Orthopedics, Neurology
- Hand therapy clinics
Mental Health
- Psychiatric hospitals
- Community mental health
- Substance abuse centers
Pediatrics
- Schools (SPED)
- Early intervention centers
- Developmental clinics
Geriatrics
- Nursing homes
- Home health
- Day centers for elderly
3. Common Conditions in OT 🩺
Neurological
- Stroke (CVA) - Hemiplegia, cognitive deficits
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
- Cerebral Palsy (CP) - Pediatrics
Orthopedic/Musculoskeletal
- Fractures, joint replacements
- Hand injuries, tendon repairs
- Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis
Developmental
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- ADHD, Learning disabilities
- Down syndrome
💡 Board Exam Tips - Clinical Practice
- ✓ OT Process: Evaluation → Intervention → Outcomes
- ✓ Always start with occupational profile (client's story)
- ✓ Goals should be occupation-based, not just impairment-based