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a) Intervention plan 

Intervention plan refers to a detailed proposal that outlines the anticipated treatment approach, methods, and goals to be employed during occupational therapy services. The intervention plan should also include appropriate discharge recommendations and referrals to other health professionals as needed. 

b) Intervention implementation

Intervention implementation refers to the process of carrying out the intervention plan and monitoring the client’s response. 

c) Intervention review

Intervention review refers to the routine monitoring, modifying, and re-evaluating that occurs to ensure the patient is progressing over time and that therapy is discontinued at the appropriate time.

RELATED ICE VIDEOS

Search the ICE Video Library for the titles below, or for keywords such as:  treatment, intervention, ADL, exercises, etc.

• Self-Care: Dressing in Acute Care, Part 2

• Multiple Sclerosis: Problems Observed in the Home: Part 3

• Rotator Cuff Repair, Part 3: Increasing ROM in shoulder flexion

• Radial Fracture, Patient Education 1-6

• Spinal Stenosis, 3 months Post Surgery: Balloon Toss

• Ventilator Part 2: Self Care at Edge of Bed

• Peds, Behavior Management: Developing a Therapy Plan

QUESTIONS 

Ask these questions when watching the related videos.

1. Occupational therapy goals must be measurable, functional, objective, and realistic. What would be an appropriate goal for one of the clients in the suggested videos?

2. How do occupational therapists find evidence for their intervention methods?

3. How do occupational therapists collaborate with the client to write goals?

4. How do occupational therapists grade their intervention up or down based on the client’s response to treatment?

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Amanda K. Giles, OTD, OTR/L
Assistant Professor
Division of Occupational Therapy
College of Health Professions
Medical University of South Carolina