Research Article

The Development of a Design and Construction Process Protocol to Support the Home Modification Process Delivered by Occupational Therapists

Table 4

Conceptualising the occupational therapy home modification process as a design and construction process.

Main phase of the GDCPP [33]SubphaseTerms used in the GDCPP [33]Activity themes generated from codingSubphase of the home modification processMain phase of the OTIPM [33]

Preproject0Demonstrating the needDemonstrate an occupational need within the person-centred performance context0Evaluation
1Conception of needConceptualise the need as identified by the person1
2Outline of feasibilityConduct an occupational performance analysis to identify the person(s) PET requirements2

Preproject3Substantive feasibility studyDevelop collaborative goal(s) by identifying the detailed PET design requirement for the home modification3Modification planning
4Outline conceptual designConduct substantive feasibility study for achieving the PET specification (including funding route)4

Preconstruction5Full conceptual designObtain agreement on the full detailed design of the home modifications5Modification planning

Preconstruction6Coordinate design, procurement, and full financial authorityCoordinate and support procurement of the occupation-focused home modification6Modification implementation

Construction7Production informationCoordinate and support procurement of the occupation-focused home modification6Modification implementation

Construction8ConstructionConstruct the occupation-focused home modification7Modification implementation

After completion9Operation and maintenanceConduct site visit to check the operation and maintenance of the occupational-focused home modification8Reevaluation