OT eval (week 1)

What is occupational therapy evaluation?

A systematic process of gathering and interpreting information to understand a client's occupational needs, abilities, limitations, and goals.

What is the difference between evaluation and assessment?

Evaluation is the overall process of collecting and interpreting information. Assessment is a specific tool or method used during evaluation.

What is an occupational profile?

Information about the client's history, routines, interests, values, needs, and goals.

What is analysis of occupational performance?

Examining how a client performs activities and identifying strengths, limitations, and factors affecting performance.

What does OTPF stand for?

Occupational Therapy Practice Framework.

What does ICF stand for?

International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health.

What are the two main components of the OT evaluation process?

Occupational profile and analysis of occupational performance.

What is clinical reasoning?

Using professional knowledge, evidence, experience, and judgment to make clinical decisions.

What is evidence-based practice?

Combining research evidence, clinical expertise, and client preferences to guide treatment decisions.

What is the occupational therapist's role in evaluation?

Directing the evaluation process, interpreting findings, identifying client needs, and developing intervention plans.

What is the occupational therapy assistant's role in evaluation?

Assisting with assessments and gathering information under appropriate OT supervision.

Why is documentation important?

It records findings, communicates client progress, supports treatment decisions, and provides legal accountability.

What is an outcome measure?

A tool used to measure changes in a client's performance, function, or participation.

Why is interdisciplinary teamwork important?

It allows different healthcare professionals to collaborate and provide comprehensive care.

What factors can influence an OT evaluation?

Client needs, environmental factors, available resources, reimbursement requirements, laws, and organizational policies.

What is the primary goal of an OT evaluation?

To understand a client's occupational performance and develop an appropriate, individualized intervention plan.

What is client-centered evaluation?

An approach that prioritizes the client's needs, goals, values, and preferences.

What is occupation-centered evaluation?

An evaluation organized around meaningful occupations and participation.

What is occupation-based evaluation?

An evaluation that involves observing or assessing the client while performing meaningful activities.

What is occupation-focused evaluation?

An evaluation that emphasizes occupational performance and participation.

What is a top-down evaluation approach?

Starting with the client's meaningful occupations and identifying the factors limiting performance.

What is a bottom-up evaluation approach?

Starting with underlying impairments or performance components and determining how they affect occupational performance.

What is a contextual approach?

An approach that examines how environmental, social, cultural, and personal factors influence performance.

What is the difference between theory and a frame of reference?

Theory explains concepts and relationships, while a frame of reference provides practical guidance for evaluation and intervention.

What is the purpose of a conceptual model?

To help therapists understand relationships between the person, environment, and occupation.

What is a clear evaluation pathway?

An evaluation approach in which the client's needs and evaluation direction are relatively well defined.

What is an exploratory evaluation pathway?

An approach used when additional investigation is needed to identify or understand the client's occupational difficulties.

What is an idiosyncratic evaluation pathway?

A highly individualized evaluation approach adapted to a client's unique needs and circumstances.

What does SMART stand for when writing goals?

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

Why are client goals important during evaluation?

They guide assessment selection, intervention planning, and measurement of meaningful outcomes.

How can bias affect an evaluation?

Bias can influence assessment selection, interpretation of findings, and clinical decisions.

Why is context important in occupational therapy evaluation?

A client's performance can change depending on the physical, social, cultural, and environmental circumstances.

What should an effective evaluation report include?

Assessment findings, occupational strengths and limitations, clinical interpretation, recommendations, and goals.

What is beneficence?

The ethical responsibility to do good and promote the client's well-being and safety.

What is nonmaleficence?

The ethical responsibility to avoid causing harm to clients.

What is autonomy?

Respecting a client's right to make informed decisions, give or refuse consent, and maintain privacy.

What is justice?

Providing fair, equitable, and impartial treatment to all clients.

What is veracity?

Being truthful and accurate in communication, documentation, and professional representation.

What is fidelity?

Maintaining trust, loyalty, respect, professional commitments, and integrity.

What are the seven core values of occupational therapy?

Altruism, Equality, Freedom, Justice, Dignity, Truth, and Prudence.

What is informed consent?

A client's voluntary agreement to participate after receiving and understanding relevant information about the evaluation or treatment.

What is the difference between ethics and laws?

Ethics guide morally appropriate professional behavior, while laws establish legally enforceable requirements.

What makes an assessment ethically appropriate?

It should be current, evidence-based when possible, appropriate for the client's needs, and within the therapist's competence and scope of practice.

Kandi wants to use an appropriate cognitive assessment to identify safety concerns and support a safe discharge plan. What ethical principle is being described?

Beneficence

Sheila allows personal distress to interfere with care and ends the evaluation without arranging appropriate follow-up.In Sheila's case, which ethical principle is violated and why?

Nonmaleficence

Seth is 18 years old and has the right to decide whether his evaluation results are shared with his father.In Seth's case, which ethical principle is involved and why?

Autonomy

Veronica uses inaccurate billing codes to reduce her client’s financial burden, which is unethical despite her good intentions. In Veronica's case, which ethical principle is violated and why?

Justice

Ellen misrepresents her qualifications and responsibilities by claiming she is an occupational therapist when she is an occupational therapy assistant.In Ellen's case, which ethical principle is violated and why?

Veracity

Juana makes disrespectful comments about the client and colleagues, undermining professional trust and collaboration. In Juana’s case, which ethical principle is violated and why?

Fidelity

What is the difference between equality and equity in occupational therapy?

Equality means providing the same resources or treatment to everyone. Equity means providing appropriate resources and support based on each client's individual needs.