OT-PRO: a revolutionary, innovative digital tool for and by occupational therapists

Abstract

Introduction / Rationale:

From the WHO, but also from Europe, governments emphasize the importance of evidence-based practice in occupational therapy. Furthermore, the use of the ICF as a common tool across disciplines is emphasized.

Objectives:

OT-PRO is a digital tool that is therapeutically based and was developed in cooperation with the research center of the educational institution PXL.

The tool guides clinical reasoning and enables evidence-based practice.

It is based on the ICF core sets and helps to register and describe the different aspects of the functioning of the client, to set goals, and map out an internal intervention process.

Method / Approach:

This presentation demonstrates the practical use of the tool.

The importance of ICF core sets will be demonstrated throughout several clinical cases from elderly care, physical rehabilitation and developmental disorders.

Results and or Practice Implications:

Statistics and reporting can be drawn through the system of uniformed registration. How many treatments and how much time does it take each classification of the human functioning to arrive at which result? This will lead to improving treatment methods.

The tool was launched beginning of 2021 and will have to reach a critical number of users before measurements can take place.

We use the tool to produce reports and follow-up, clearly and unambiguously described for each care provider. This multidisciplinary collaboration will lead to more effective treatment.