Intervention
“The intervention process consists of services provided by occupational therapy practitioners in collaboration with clients to facilitate engagement in occupation related to health, well-being, and achievement of established goals consistent with the various service delivery models” (AOTA, 2020, S24). The intervention consists of three parts: (1) intervention plan, (2) intervention implementation, and (3) intervention review.
Radial Fracture, Patient Education 4: Strengthening & Edema
a) Intervention plan
Intervention plan refers to a detailed proposal that outlines the anticipated occupation based goals, occupational therapy approach(es), and types of interventions to be used during service delivery. The intervention plan should also include appropriate discharge plans and needs and recommendations or referrals to other professionals as needed.
b) Intervention implementation
Intervention implementation refers to the process of carrying out the intervention plan and monitoring the client’s response.
c) Intervention review
Intervention review refers to “the continuous process of reevaluating and reviewing the intervention plan, the effectiveness of its delivery, and progress toward outcomes” (AOTA, 2020, S26).
Related ICE Videos
Search the ICE Video Library for the titles below, or for keywords such as: treatment, intervention, ADL, exercises, etc.
Self-Care: One-handed Shoe Tying
Rotator Cuff Repair, Part 3: Increasing ROM in shoulder flexion
Radial Fracture, Patient Education 1-6
Total Hip Replacement, Part 2: Bedside Exercises in Acute Care
Total Knee Replacement, 7 days post: Strengthening with a Balance Disc
Spinal Stenosis, 3 months Post Surgery: Balloon Toss
Ventilator Part 2: Self Care at Edge of Bed
Peds, Behavior Management: Developing a Therapy Plan
Questions
Ask these questions when watching the related videos.
Occupational therapy goals must be measurable, functional, objective, and realistic. What would be an appropriate goal for one of the clients in the suggested videos?
How do occupational therapy practitioners find evidence for their intervention methods?
How do occupational therapy practitioners collaborate with the client to write goals?
How do occupational therapy practitioners grade their intervention up or down based on the client’s response to treatment?
