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Task Analysis in Home Modification Evaluation

Susan Stark, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA

September 16, 2013

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What are the two pieces of a task analysis with home modification?

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An important clinical skill in home modification is task analysis. Task analysis looks at each step of the task to determine the abilities required to complete the task and then compares the abilities required with the client's abilities.  Finally, the necessary adjustments are made to the task or environment for successful completion.

There are two pieces of task analysis.  The first is analysing the occupation and the second is applying the occupation to the individual client.

Part 1: Analysis

  • Identify and describe the occupation
  • Identify the demands of the activity/task
  • Consider the contextual issues: temporal, physical, social and cultural

Part 2: Individuation

  • Compare the typical demand of the occupation to the abilities of your client.
  • Determine how to compensate (decrease the demands of the environment to match the skills of the individual).

 

Stark & Somerville;  Washington University in St. Louis, 2012


susan stark

Susan Stark, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA

 

Susy Stark, PhD, OTR/L, is an Assistant Professor in Occupational Therapy and Neurology at Washington University School of Medicine.
Dr. Stark’s ongoing clinical and translational research projects investigate the role of the environment in supporting the performance of adults and older adults with disability.  The focus of this research is on the contribution that the environment can make toward improving the performance, participation, and quality of life for persons living with functional limitations. Her area of focus is the effectiveness of tailored home modification interventions in reducing falls and improving occupational performance and community participation.


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