OTPF

OTPF stands for Occupational Therapy Profile Framework. This is a way for a practitioner to get a general sense of who their client is. In the OTPF, a practitioner will ask for the client to go over their daily routine from start to finish. The client will also describe the onset, along with the timeline of, their injury or the reason for needing OT. This is a way for the practitioner to understand what their client's goals, interests, values, and needs are along with the client's background and experiences. The OTPF is where OT practitioners start when developing goals for their clients. It is a way to ensure that the services are directed toward what the client finds valuable. It also is a way for the practitioner to understand what the client's life is like along with why they are needing OT. The OTPF is what really makes occupational therapy different from other professions. OT looks at what is meaningful to the client first; whereas other professions first look at the injury, deficiency, or diagnosis.