Please discuss how you incorporate occupation-based interventions in this setting.

• At Brooks Rehab, we really emphasis occupation-based interventions. 1 out of the 2 sessions with the patient is re-assessing their ADLs and ADL transfers. We have dressing programs, bathing programs, and feeding groups. We also take the patients out on outings to different places like Panera Bread and Target to simulate eating out or shopping.

Describe two issues that limit your ability to use occupation-based interventions and discuss strategies that could be used to minimize these barriers.

• Client's health: Depending on what's going on with the patient, it is difficult to encourage participation especially with decreased arousal. We can't control a lot of it. One strategy that I could use more is to use a cold wet washcloth and rub it on people's faces. 
• Time and how appointments are blocked: We see patients for 2 30 minute session if they are also getting speech. We can only accomplish so much in a 30 minute session. Plus we are sometimes doubled booked. A strategy that could be utilized would be to use tech help for high level patients and make sure I have a set plan for each session.

For the Demographics of Treatment Sessions specify the Percent for each of the following statements:

Considering an eight hour day, what percentage of your interventions would you describe as:

Occupation-based activities i.e., play, shopping, ADL, IADL, work, school activities, etc. (within client’s own context with his or her goals) _60____%

Purposeful activities (therapeutic context leading to occupation) __25______%

Preparatory methods i.e., sensory, PAMs, splinting, exercise, etc. (preparation for occupation-based activity) _15__%

Total: 100%