Participation-focused Assessment and Intervention: Applying Evidence to OT Practice

Summary: Given the focus on participation as a process, outcome and a civil right, participation-focused assessment and intervention represents a critical area of practice. Evidence on the impact of participation-focused... [ view full abstract ]

Summary:
Given the focus on participation as a process, outcome and a civil right, participation-focused assessment and intervention represents a critical area of practice. Evidence on the impact of participation-focused interventions on health, self-efficacy, participation, and quality of life from research in three countries will be shared, including assessments, intervention strategies, and outcomes. These include: 1) a clinical trial of an occupational therapy and self-management program for stroke survivors done in the U.S., 2) a clinical trial of an occupation-based program to integrate everyday technology use among adults at risk for stroke done in Sweden, and 3) a municipality-focused study evaluating reablement and participation-focused services for older adults in Norway. This workshop increases awareness of participation assessments, and critically evaluates evidence-based intervention strategies for integration within OT practice.

Number of participants: 75

Participants: This workshop is targeted toward OT practitioners and researchers who want to increase their integration of participation-focused assessments and interventions.

References:
Hammel, J., Baum, C., Wolf, T., & Lee, D. (2013). Examining Outcomes of the Improving Participation After Stroke Self Management Program: A Pilot Study. 90th ACRM Conference, Florida, U.S.

Nygård L & Kottorp A (2014). Engagement in IADLs, social activities and use of everyday technology in older adults with and without cognitive impairment. BJOT, 77, 565-573.

Vik, K., Eide, A. (2014). Evaluation of participation in occupations of older adults receiving home-based services. BJOT, 77, 139-46.

Financial support by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research and the Swedish Ministry of Health is acknowledged.