Vocational intervention based on the Model of Human Occupation: a review of evidence.
Work is a growing concern in disability and rehabilitation fields. Specific evidence related to occupational therapy in the area of vocational rehabilitation is somewhat limited. With increased demands for occupation-focused, evidence-based, and theory-informed practice, this review aims to use clinically relevant questions to organize and synthesize evidence regarding work-related interventions specifically related to an occupation-focused theory, the Model of Human Occupation. A total of 45 published works related to both the MOHO and vocational issues were identified and included in the review. The review demonstrates that there is a range of evidence that supports the use of the MOHO and its tools as a basis for work-based clinical interventions. Evidence supports the conclusion that MOHO-based work assessments have good psychometric properties and are useful in evaluating vocational potential and needs. MOHO-based work programs have been shown to have a positive impact in improving vocational outcomes to a range of clients.
Lee
Jenica
J
Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA. jenica.lee@gmail.com
Kielhofner
Gary
G
D003657:Decision Making; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009788:Occupational Therapy; D009790:Occupations; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011594:Psychometrics; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational / Q000379:methods*; D014938:Work Capacity Evaluation