Abstract
Background: Occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) recognize the value of evidence-based practice, however, incorporation of client-centered practice as a component of evidence-based practice is challenging, despite the known advantages. This pilot study evaluated the use of the Occupation Centered Intervention Assessment (OCIA) in increasing practitioner ability to provide client-centered care in inpatient rehabilitation facilities with adults with an acquired brain injury (ABI).
Method: A mixed methods design was employed, using four forms of data collection (OCIA, The Measure of Processes of Care for Service Providers [MPOC], MPOC- Service Providers [MPOC-SP], and interviews) to determine changes in observed and perceived client-centered practice following OCIA training for OTPs.
Results: There were no statistically significant differences in the practitioners’ or clients’ perceptions of care from the MPOC or MPOC-SP. However, qualitative findings support changes in practitioners’ ability to provide client-centered care from the OCIA training and use along with interview data.
Discussion: Preliminary findings suggest clinically significant improvement in client-centered practice after OCIA training, highlighting its potential to enhance treatment sessions.
Conclusion: Results should be interpreted with caution, but preliminary findings suggest that the OCIA supports practitioners with providing client-centered interventions. Future research should include additional settings and a larger sample to increase the generalizability of the findings.
Knowledge Translation Takeaway: The OCIA shows promise as a valuable tool for improving client-centered care in brain injury rehabilitation by increasing practitioner awareness and facilitating occupation-centered interventions.
DOI
10.32873/unmc.dc.tso.2.2.01
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Recommended Citation
Jewell, V. D., Lally, K., Schultze, M., Qi, Y., Schnack, K., McGill, M., & Vaughn, R. (2025). Evaluating the Impact of the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment on Client-Centered Care in Inpatient Brain Injury Rehabilitation: A Pilot Study. Translational Science in Occupation, 2(2). https://doi.org/10.32873/unmc.dc.tso.2.2.01