Therapeutic Reasoning

What step of therapeutic reasoning is used for the following scenario?

"The client was referred to OT evaluation and intervention. The OT proceeded to observe the client the moment they came in. They asked the client to simulate bathing."

• Gather Data

• Assess Outcomes

• Identify Occupational Challenges

• Use Theory to Generate Questions

Answer explanation

The most appropriate answer would be "Gather Data" because of the clues: (1) The OT proceeded to observe the client the moment they came in. and (2) They asked the client to simulate bathing.

What step of therapeutic reasoning is used for the following scenario?

"Can you describe to me your routine before and after your condition?"

• Create an Intervention Plan

• Implement the Plan

• Identify Occupational Challenges

• Use Theory to Generate Questions

Answer explanation

The most appropriate answer would be "Use Theory to Generate Questions". The question being asked falls under habituation of MOHO.

What step of therapeutic reasoning is used for the following scenario?

"Upon providing therapeutic activities for 3 months, the client’s progress remained status quo. The OT decided to modify their activities to ensure progress."

• Identify Occupational Challenges

• Create an Intervention Plan

• Implement the Plan

• Assess Outcomes

Answer explanation

The most appropriate answer would be "Implement the Plan" because of the clue words: (1) client's progress remained status quo. and (2) The OT decided to modify their activities to ensure progress.

What step of therapeutic reasoning is used for the following scenario?

"Upon providing therapeutic activities for 6 months, the client became independent in bathing. The OT decided to create a discharge plan for the client."

• Implement the Plan

• Assess Outcomes

• Create an Intervention Plan

• Gather Data

Answer explanation

The most appropriate answer would be "Assess Outcomes" since there were clues: (1) client's progress within 6 months is becoming independent in bathing. and (2) ...create a discharge plan for the client.

What step of therapeutic reasoning is used for the following scenario?

"From the evaluation, the OT started to categorize the client’s strengths and weaknesses. The OT made OT goals and activities based on the client’s strengths and weaknesses."

• Identify Occupational Challenges

• Create an Intervention Plan

• Gather Data

• Implement the Plan

Answer explanation

The most appropriate answer would be "Identify Occupational Challenges" because of the clues: (1) the OT started to categorize the client's strengths and weaknesses. and (2) The OT made OT goals and activities based on the client's strengths and weaknesses.

What step of therapeutic reasoning is used for the following scenario?

"During the session, the OT made an OT goal of performing bathing independently without compensatory movements within 6 months of OT session."

• Create an Intervention Plan

• Implement the Plan

• Identify Occupational Challenges

• Assess Outcomes

Answer explanation

The most appropriate answer would be "Create an Intervention Plan" because of the clue, which is "the OT made an OT goal..."