Case Study

Outline to help guide Case-study.

Outline:

1. Introduction- this can be however you would like it to be. It can be a discussion on the

types of treatment, FOR, activities, Diagnosis…. You will be discussing in your paper.

2. Model of practice/Frame of reference- in this part of your paper you will be discussing,

not defining the MOP/FOR you will be utilizing to guide treatment and why it is

relevant to the activities/treatment you have chosen for your patient.

3. Summary of primary and secondary diagnosis- in this section you will be discussing

signs, symptoms, prognosis, and prevalence of your patients diagnosis as it relates to

your patient.

4. OT problem list- utilizing your OTPF, you will prioritize, considering patient specific

diagnosis, needs, and wants. Utilized and clearly explained application of practice

framework to problem list. For example: My patient requires max assist with upper

body dressing. This activity is considered an ADL which requires Client Factors?

Performance Skills? And so on.

5. Strengths - Identified accurately and correctly all strengths and opportunities of the

patient in the case study.

6. LTG- utilize COAST or FEAST

7. STG- same as above but it has to go with the LTG

8. Methods/Interventions listed- Comprehensive list of methods that will be used in

intervention. Sound, research-based methodology is evident FOR (s) is indicated. Sound

rationale given for each method. Comprehensive.

9. 2 Treatment sessions- utilizing time management skills and progression in the

treatment continuum. Activity Analysis of each activity discussed. Shows progression

from adjunctive to purposeful with rational. Shows priority as related to discharge

plans as appropriate. After treatment session, identification of opportunity to

recommend to the occupational therapist the need for referring client for reevaluation

and additional evaluation for other services and/or professional (s).

10. Video: Medical and diagnoses information covered. Important precautions mentioned.

Brief discussion of patient’s status and goals- Uses and prepares equipment in the lab.

Overview of treatments selected and why they are appropriate for this patient is

indicated. 20-30 minutes.

11. SOAP- based on video.