the ot process Flashcards
what are the 3 main aspects of the service delivery
evaluation, intervention, and outcomes
how is the ot process classified
client-centered, interactive, and dynamic
who can request a referral of ot?
the individual, teacher, doctor, caregiver, anyone
are cotas allowed to respond to a referral?
no, they should give it to the supervising ot for them to respond to
the acquisition of information to determine the need for an in depth eval and to obtain a preliminary understanding of the individual’s needs, limitations, assets, and resources.
screening
what can the cota do for the screening?
they can collect screening data and report information with ot supervision; the amount of supervision required will be determined upon the cotas expirence and their establishment of service competency.
includes reviewing chart/medical record review, check lists, structured observations, and/or brief interviews with the individual, family, and/or caregivers
screening tools
the comprehensive process of obtaining and interpreting the data necessary to understand the individual, system, or situation
the evaluation process
how can the cota assist with the evaluation process?
can assist with the collection of evaluation data once service competency is established with the ot supervisor;
involves visual assessment of an individual, his/her behavior, and environmental contexts
observation
requires an individual to disclose personal information in an organized manner (questionnaire)
self report
involve structured guidelines and/or standardized procedures for engaging the individual in performing an activity and for scoring the activity
performance tests
prevention, meeting health needs, the change process, management, maintenance
types of intervention
interventions designed to promote wellness, prevent disabilities and illnesses, and maintain health
prevention
the reduction of the incidence or occurrence of a disease or disorder
primary prevention
the early detection of problems in a population at risk to reduce the duration of a disease/disorder and/or minimize its effects through early detection/diagnosis
secondary prevention
the elimination or reduction of the impact of dysfunction on an individual
tertiary prevention
interventions designed to satisfy inherent, universal human needs
meeting of health needs
the need for adequate shelter, food, materials goods, sensory stim, physical activity and rest
psychophysical
the need for a satisfying balance between work/productive activities, leisure/play, and rest
temporal balance and regularity
the need to be in an environment free from hazards or threats
safety
the need to be accepted and loved for one’s personal attributes and uniqueness and not for ones accomplishments
love and acceptance
the need to feel a connection to others who share similar interests and goals
group association
the need to successfully complete an activity or meet a goal because it is interesting and challenging
mastery
