OTiS: WHERE QUALITYMANAGEMENT MEETS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Background: Occupational Therapy in System (OTiS) is a system that in a modular way describes the interventions of occupational therapy. The Dutch Association of Occupational Therapists has started the project in cooperation... [ view full abstract ]

Background:
Occupational Therapy in System (OTiS) is a system that in a modular way describes the interventions of occupational therapy.
The Dutch Association of Occupational Therapists has started the project in cooperation with two OT practices: De Haere and B-Fysic. Expert groups are involved to develop the modules. Implementing the modules within existing software systems will be explored to prepare easy use for OT’s.

Theoretical underpinning:
OTiS is developed within daily practice using guidelines of:
- Quality management systems
- Product development and evidenced-based guidelines
- Quality measurements as used by Physiotherapist Plus Practices

Assessment / Intervention/ Technique:
OTiS contains several basic modules describing activities and occupational performance. Complementary there are diagnosis-specific modules. The modules are evidence- and expert-based. Current OT and multidisciplinary guidelines are used. Combining the different modules, adapted to the variety of questions and problems of our clients, gives the best customization.

Evaluation of outcome:
The OTiS project has started in September 2015. During the COTEC congress we will present the first results, namely the modules within Eldery Care in the home environment.

Application to practice:
OTiS allows individual choices, therefore the OT and the client together can still make a customized treatment plan.
If an organization already is using a quality management system, it is easier to implement OTiS. Because of the integration within digital files and attachments to data-warehouses, outcome can be collected and compared at different levels. These results can be used for best practice research and quality improvement.