5 OT Intervention Approaches

Modify

"Finding ways to revise the current CONTEXT or ACTIVITY DEMANDS to support performance in a natural setting, including compensatory techniques" Changing/ modifying context/task to increase client's performance range

Prevent

Address needs of clients with/w/o disability who are at risk for occupational performance problems Hinders occurrence or evolution of barrier to performance in context Directed at client, context, or activity variables

Maintain

Approach to provide supports that will allow clients to PRESERVE performance capabilities they have regained, that continue to meet their occupational needs, or both Assumption: without continued maintenance, performance would deteriorate and/or occupation would not be met *Used with clients with degenerative health conditions... think palliative care as example

Establish/ Restore

Designed to CHANGE CLIENT variables (establish- new skill/ ability; restore- skill/ability that has been impaired) Identify skill impairment Design interventions that develop, enhance, or improve person's skills and abilities

Create/Promote

Does NOT assume a disability is present or that any aspect would interfere with performance Provide enriched contextual and activity experiences that will ENHANCE performance for ALL PEOPLE in natural contexts of life *Essentially... Promote Wellness!