Research Article

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

Table 7

Subphase 2 of home modification process protocol.

Assessment phaseSubphase 2

DescriptionIdentify the person, environment, and task elements impacting on occupational performance

Key questionsHow does the transaction between the person, environment, and task (PET) factors impact on occupational performance?
Should a home modification approach be taken?

ActionIdentify the actions, within the occupation(s), the person(s) does not perform effectively
Identify actions, within the occupation(s), the person(s) does perform effectively
Identify the elements of the person, environment, and task (PET) [38] that are affecting the person(s) occupational performance

OutcomesOccupational performance analysis completed and effective and ineffective elements of performance documented
PET element(s) causing effective or ineffective occupational performance documented
PET information needed to support subphase 4 documented
Provide advice including referral to alternative services