Holistic occupational therapy

Written Assignment: 3000 words
Aim of Assessment
The aim of the assessment is to assess the students ability to plan and evaluate the occupational therapy process including the use of advanced communication skills, within a wider context, using evidence based practice and critical reflection. The assessment will also require students to demonstrate their key skills in relation to communication and information technology.

Each student will select a client group from the list below and use this client group (or an individual they identify from within this client group) as the focus of their assignment.

Choices of Client Group for Holistic Occupational Therapy Assessment

1. A person seeking asylum. THIS BEEN CHOSEN

In the 3,000 word assignment each student will be expected to outline and critically reflect upon the application of all elements of the occupational therapy process in relation to your chosen client group. Your assignment should also include the identification of an evidence base, which may include relevant legislation and policy, for an occupational therapist providing intervention with your chosen client group. The assignment should also link occupational therapy philosophy with your chosen client group and appraise the efficacy of occupational therapy involvement. You must also discuss and critically reflect upon the use of advanced communication skills within the application of the OT process.

Your client group will be an example of a client group without an initial health diagnosis as discussed within the Holistic Occupational Therapy module. Whilst researching your client group you may find that particular diagnoses may be prevalent within that group i.e. Depression, however this should NOT be the sole focus of your application of the OT process.

The marking matrix specifies the aspects which will be marked in the assignment. You should also consider the following area when preparing your assignment

Content
• Demonstrating reading from core texts and other relevant sources.
• Use of relevant materials and depth of understanding of the subject area.
• Depth and breadth of reading facilitating critical reflection.

Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes for the module are outlined below and each of these is assessed within the assignment
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate adherence to the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct for Occupational Therapists (COT 2015 and Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics (HCPC 2013).
• Critically discuss the function, form and meaning of occupations for an individual.
• Critically evaluate the common occupational models of practice.
• Apply current best evidence to practice
• Critically apply clinical reasoning within client-centred practice.
• Integrate the skills of reflection with practice.
• Implement and evaluate the occupational therapy process from screening through to discharge within the context of a variety of services, recognising the contribution of other professions.
• Critically appraise the efficacy of Occupational Therapy philosophy in a wide range of contexts.
• Critically discuss the importance of advanced communication within holistic practice.