What the OTPF and why is it so importmant???

The OTPF is a guide for occupational therapist to further their practice and be effective therapist. The OTPF goes over domains with specific areas highlighted such as occupations, client factors, performance skills, performance patterns, context and environment and finally activity demands. It is important to learn about the OTPF because when an OT is deciding what assessments to use with a client, what intervention might be beneficial they can reference the OTPF to see what levels of care may need to be addressed. Like what habits the client is struggling with and how this will effect their performance skills. The OTPF aids the therapist in looking at all elements related to various occupations. It’s is essential to have an understanding of this document to be a good therapist.