Outcomes

OT Practice FrameworkProcess of OT
Written By Amanda K. Giles, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Objective outcomes are measurable and tangible aspects of improved performance (AOTA, 2020, S27) that demonstrate the results of occupational therapy services. 

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Search the ICE Video Library for the titles below, or for keywords such as: range of motion, strength, gait analysis.

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Questions

Ask these questions when watching the related videos.

  1. What other types of outcome measures can be collected?

  2. What types of assessments are available for reporting outcome measures at initial evaluation and at discharge from occupational therapy services?

  3. How should outcomes be documented in the client’s chart?

Amanda K. Giles, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Amanda K. Giles is an Associate Professor in the Division of Occupational Therapy at Medical University of South Carolina. She has over 10 years of teaching experience in courses on surface anatomy, adultphysical dysfunction, and neuro-rehabilitation. Her clinical background is in acute care, adult rehabilitation, and mental health.

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