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