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Assessments used in occupational therapy practice: an exploratory study.

Naser Mohammed Alotaibi¹, Kathlyn Reed, Mohammed Shaban Nadar

¹Naser Mohammed Alotaibi, PhD, OT, is Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy Department, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Health Sciences Center, Kuwait University, Sulaibikhat, Kuwait.

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Summary

This study surveyed occupational therapists on assessment use. Most clinic assessments target body structure and function, chosen for availability, utility, and client focus.

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Area of Science:

Occupational Therapy
Clinical Practice
Assessment Tools

Background:

Occupational therapy practice relies on various assessment tools.
Understanding the common assessments and their rationale is crucial for effective practice.
Identifying trends in assessment usage informs educational and research priorities.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify the most commonly used assessments in occupational therapy.
To explore the rationale behind the selection of these assessments across different practice areas.
To provide insights into current assessment practices in occupational therapy.

Main Methods:

A descriptive survey research design was employed.
A nonprobability convenience sample of 260 occupational therapy practitioners was recruited.
Data were collected via a survey instrument addressing practice area, assessments used, and reasons for use.

Main Results:

The majority of occupational therapy clinic assessments focus on body structure and function.
Key reasons for assessment selection include convenient availability, clinical utility, standardization, client-centeredness, and educational background.
Practitioner feedback highlighted the influence of insurance company satisfaction on assessment choice.

Conclusions:

Occupational therapy assessments predominantly target foundational client factors.
The selection of assessments is influenced by a combination of practical, clinical, educational, and external factors.
Findings have implications for occupational therapy education, practice standards, and future research directions.