Psychosocial programming in ireland based on the model of human occupation: a program evaluation study

Area of Science:

• Occupational therapy
• Mental health interventions
• Psychosocial programs

Background:

• The Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) is a widely utilized framework for mental health psychosocial programs.
• The specific benefits and long-term impact of MOHO-guided interventions remain incompletely understood.
• Mental health conditions often involve challenges in volition, habituation, and skill development.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the impact of a MOHO-informed psychosocial program on individuals with mental health problems.
• To evaluate improvements in volition, habituation, and skills targeted by the intervention.
• To assess the sustainability of intervention benefits over time.

Main Methods:

• A psychosocial program based on the Model of Human Occupation was implemented.
• Participants with mental health problems were enrolled in the study.
• Follow-up assessments were conducted at 32 weeks and 1 year post-intervention.

Main Results:

• Significant improvements were observed in the targeted areas of volition, habituation, and skills at both 32 weeks and 1 year follow-up.
• Data from 28 participants indicated positive outcomes at both assessment points.
• The intervention demonstrated sustained benefits for participants' mental health challenges.

Conclusions:

• The MOHO-guided psychosocial program effectively addresses volition, habituation, and skill deficits in individuals with mental health conditions.
• The observed improvements are sustained at 1-year follow-up, suggesting long-term efficacy.
• This study supports the use of MOHO as a framework for effective mental health interventions.