The experience I had interviewing for the first time was extremely daunting but at the same time, eye-opening as it made me realise how essential a skill like this is to have and practice as an occupational therapist. It is a skill that requires time to develop and to craft, but is vital in building a therapeutic alliance between the client and the therapist. I carried out two different interviews, The Occupational Circumstances Assessment Interview Rating Scale (OCAIRS) and Canadian Occupational Performance Model (COPM), as the interviewer and also acted as the interviewee so I could gain insight into what such an experience would be like from the client’s perspective. The aim of both interviews was to assess the client and assessment proves to be a critical part of the OT process. The …show more content…
This is designed as an evaluation of a client’s occupational adaption. It consists of a semi-structured interview, in contrast to the COPM which is quite unstructured, a rating scale and a summary form. Kielhofner, (2008) stated that the OCAIRS is conceptually based on the model of human occupation, and, accordingly, the areas it covers corresponds to concepts from the model. It provides a structure for gathering, analysing and reporting data on the extent and nature of a person’s occupational participation, as opposed to ‘occupational performance’ in the COPM. (Fox, J. 2014) According to Bryant, Fieldhouse and Bannigan (2014, p.431) this assessment provides insight into an individual’s level of motivation and how empowered they feel to be an active participant in their treatment pathways. From my experience of interviewing using this model, I realise that it concentrates mainly on the occupational participation of people in their roles, habits, personal causation, values and contexts, meaning that it elicits more personal information than the COPM. I was mindful of this before starting the
Casey was that of the Person Environment Occupation Performance Model. This model was developed by Charles Christiansen and Carolyn Baum in 1991 (Lee, 2010). The PEOP is a client centred approach that looks at occupational performance and how it is influenced by the relationship that exists between a person and their environment (Cole and Tufano, 2008). The OT student felt this model applied to Ms. Casey, as it was evident that her physical impairment had impacted on her performance of meaningful occupations and engagement within her environment. There are four components to this model: Occupations, Performance, Person, Environment (Cole and Tufano, 2008). Person comprises of the ‘physiological, psychological, neurobehavioural, cognitive and spiritual factors’ that are intrinsic factors (Cole and Tufano, 2008, pp. 128), while Environment consists of the ‘physical, natural, cultural, societal, and social interactive factors and social and economic systems’ that are extrinsic factors (Cole and Tufano, 2008, pp. 128). The PEOP model supports client centred practice, as partnership between the client and therapist is necessary in order to enable the client to set goals and establish an approach that supports performance and participation in occupation (Christiansen and Baum, 2015). Initial assessment was guided by the PEOP model, which was conducted by the OT student in order to identify Ms. Casey’s
The Occupational Therapy Practice Framework defines an occupational profile as “the initial step in the evaluation process that provides an understanding of the client’s occupational history and experience, patterns of daily living, interests, values, and needs (2014).” During this process the client’s problems and concerns about daily occupations are identified then the client’s main concerns are determined (American Occupational Therapy Association, 2014). Occupational Therapists strive to be holistic and client-centered, and the occupational profile is one method to ensure treatment takes on these characteristics. During the occupational profile the clients share their priorities based on what is important to them, and the therapist
Various occupational therapy models aim to explain the relationship between the person, environment, occupation, and adaptation with different degrees of emphasis on the person (MOHO), environment (EHP), the transaction between the person and environment (PEOP, PEO) and adaptation (PEOP). However, the OA framework views occupational performance as a result of occupational adaptation in which all three components, the person, environment, and interactions between the two are equally important. For Julia, the deficits in the person system, the influence of her occupational environment and the ongoing interaction between the two contribute to Julia’s perception of occupational demands and her occupational
Though occupation usually refers to a job, a person’s occupation is initially determined by what their everyday life consists of. When a person becomes incapable of performing the tasks that they are expected to do in their everyday life due to developmental delays, physical injury, or psychological problems they are often referred to an occupational therapist. Occupational therapists, or OTs, usually have occupational therapy assistants, often called OTAs. The OT gives the OTA a set of objectives to help the patient achieve. Since people go through numerous occupations during the course of their lives, OT’s and OTA’s prov...
What data might be collected by the evaluating occupational therapist if he or she is guided by the PEOP Model and why?
The career that interests me the most is Occupational Therapy. I chose to interview Debbie, a Registered Occupational Therapist who received her Bachelor’s in Occupational Therapy from Western Michigan University. She is working at Lynwood Manor which is a long-term rehabilitation facility.
Occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistances work with a wide variety of populations throughout their career. Some of these different populations can include different types of backgrounds, genders, ages, economic statuses, ethnicities, and more. While working with these populations, occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistances have to be aware of different types of influences that can not only affect the client, but the client’s occupations as well. In this article, “Psychosocial Aspects of Occupational Therapy,” it discusses the different types of psychosocial aspects that are in the field of occupational therapy.
Occupational science is an emerging academic discipline which is based on the traditional values and beliefs of the occupational therapy practice as articulated by Adolph Meyer, (Yexer ,1993), (Reilly, 1962) and others. It draws on a range of theories, research methodologies and approaches in order to understand humans as occupational beings. Also, it assumes that people’s experiences in engagement in meaningful and purposeful occupations influences both performance and intrinsic motivation ( Haertl, 2007)
Occupational therapy was based off of psychology; we evolved from treating mentally ill patients with isolation as an efficient treatment plan. We must never forget we are known to be “the art and science of helping people do the day-to-day activities that are important and meaningful to their health and well being through engagement in valued occupations” (Crepeau, Cohn, & Schell, 2008). To other professional disciplines this article explains the difference between each of us, yet can also express our relation to one another. The basic goal of all therapeutic disciplines is to better our clients life, through physical, speech or occupational therapy. Every discipline targets different goals, may it be body mechanics, reducing a stutter or buttoning a shirt, at the end of the day our clients well being may it be through science, art or both is all that matters. To the occupational therapy field this article means progress for what we do. Reading this article today in the year 2015 did not seem like old information to me, it is still relevant, I am proud that our field is not only evolving with contemporary time but it is also maintaining its
I find occupational therapy to pique my drive to teach people valuable life skills as well as learn from those people and their experiences. Being an occupational therapist would allow me to have one-on-one interactions with patients and establish meaningful relationships over the course of time. It would also give me the dutiful privilege and responsibility of instilling confidence in others and helping them realize their full potential in self-suffiency. All of my personal experiences, challenges, educational backgrounds, and professional interactions have guided me toward pursuing my goals of gaining experience working in all populations, enabling patients to thrive in their daily lifestyle, and spread public awareness of what OT has
Strong people skills are a must for one with a career in occupational therapy. Working with people is a daily task and often times these people will be dealing with some troublesome aspect of their lives. An OT must also have great problem solving skills. One must be able to talk through problems with a client as w...
Introduction: Many assessment tools and interviewing skills are available to the clinical social worker within a mental health setting. This paper will examine one such assessment tool, the competency-based assessment, and its applicability in a mental health setting. A comparison will be made between this advanced assessment method and a generalist social work assessment. Interviewing people who have mental health concerns can offer challenges for clinical social workers. Several interviewing techniques that can help with some of these challenges will be outlined.
Occupational therapy has a multifaceted nature providing endless opportunities to serve a wide range of people within many environments, which is just one of the reasons I love this occupation. My long term goals enlist the desire to maximize my knowledge and abilities to care and supplement the lives of anyone that may cross my path in this career. I have seen occupational therapy positively impact the lives of people around me, and I strive to be a bigger role on the team helping make that happen.
I look forward to helping them become more independent by aiming for their personal goals and reaching for their full potential. I am enthusiastic in finding a career were I am able to be creative and discover the self-confidence in my patients that will help them succeed. Throughout the coming years, I hope to attain the skills and abilities to succeed in this field. As I further my knowledge in this field I hope to demonstrate ethical decision making and learn to appreciate my role in supporting my patients as they learn to navigate a new world. I hope to educate the community in gaining a better understanding of what occupational therapy is and the overall impact it can make on an individual’s life and
The interview is one of the most important elements in the job search process. When an employer invites you to an interview, he/she is indicating an interest in bringing you on board. The interview gives both of you the opportunity to exchange enough information to determine if you are a good "fit" for each other. Think of an interview as a highly focused professional conversation. You should use the limited amount of time you have to learn about an employer 's needs and discuss the ways you can meet these needs. In many cases, you will interview at least twice before being hired for a position. Once in a brief screening interview and at least once again in a more serious meeting when you may also speak with many of your potential coworkers.