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In this assignment, you will apply the KAWA Model and the Canadian Model of Occupational

Participation (CanMOP) to analyze a client case and prepare for an occupational therapy evaluation.

This assignment is designed to strengthen your ability to:

● Think like an OT during evaluation

● Apply occupation-based models in real clinical situations

● Explain your clinical reasoning

Case Scenario

Client Name: Maria Lopez, 68-year-old, Female

Current Setting: Inpatient Acute rehabilitation (was in acute care hospital x 2 weeks) with anticipated

transition to home-based or outpatient services.

Occupation/Roles: Former full-time administrative assistant, grandmother, church volunteer, primary

household organizer.

Referral Reason: Referred to OT following a right CVA (ischemic stroke) 2 weeks ago with left-sided

weakness, decreased coordination, mild cognitive changes, and reduced endurance.

Living Situation: Lives with her husband in a one-story home with two steps to enter. Adult children live

nearby.

Medical History:

• Right CVA (2 weeks ago)

• Hypertension

• Type II Diabetes

• Mild depression since stroke

• No prior neurological conditions

Reason for Seeking Services:

“I want to be able to take care of myself without everyone having to help me. I love to cook and play

with my grandson, and it feels like I won’t be able to do that for a very long time.