Blog Post Challenge 4: OT Process

Although the process used by occupational therapists is similar to the process used by other health care providers, it’s important for us, as students, to understand the focus of the OT process. Many professionals use the same process including three phases: evaluation, intervention, and outcomes. The unique part of the OT process is the focus on occupations. The occupational/client profile is a huge part of the evaluation. I’m glad that we are getting practice doing the occupational profile in foundations and neuro aspects because I think it is so important. It not only gives the OT an insight into the client’s life, but I believe it lets the client know that the OT cares about every aspect of their lives…going back to the top down approach.

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