Intervention Planning in Occupational Therapy

Develop targeted intervention plans according to client conditions and clinical practice guidelines

Type

Domain

Competency Area

Patient Care

Levels

Develop intervention plans according to client conditions for routine cases independently

Identify and evaluate evidence-based treatment approaches to address goals for routine cases and seek guidance for complex cases

Analyse and integrate personal, environmental and occupational perspectives

Develop appropriate and effective therapy plans for routine cases and seek guidance for complex cases

Develop intervention plans that are evidence- based according to client assessment findings

Identify client factors that might impact participation in therapy

Demonstrate appropriate prioritisations and client review frequency

Collaborate with clients and/or caregivers to address needs for routine cases and seek guidance for complex cases

Assess clients’ suitability to participate in the intervention plans being considered for routine cases and seek guidance for complex cases

Ascertain clients’ understanding of the problems and the intervention plans for routine cases and under guidance for complex cases

Provide relevant precautionary measures of therapy interventions to clients for routine cases and seek guidance for complex cases

Develop intervention plans and modify plans for complex cases independently

Integrate other health professionals or therapists’ possible roles and assessment findings in intervention planning, if any

Modify intervention plans accordingly in response to any client and/or therapy limitations or challenges

Manage risks associated with the intervention plans

Develop and implement new and revised clinical practice guidelines

Appraise most updated and evidence-based therapy methods in clients’ intervention planning to achieve desired outcomes

Evaluate existing intervention planning practices with reference to emerging trends and evidence-based practices.

Communicate intervention plans and rationale to clients and/or caregivers

Make referrals to other health professionals when necessary

Work within the constraints of the clients’ organisations

Develop and refine clinical practice guidelines, standards or frameworks

Develop clinical practice guidelines, standards or frameworks

Engage experts or professional organisations to develop clinical practice guidelines, standards or frameworks for intervention planning

Employ innovative strategies in intervention planning to achieve desired outcomes

Network with professionals across disciplines and with professional organisations or bodies