Task Analysis assignment

Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is for the student to demonstrate task analysis in areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, activity demands, context(s) and environments. As a result, the student will be able to initiate formulating an intervention plan. The activity should be goal directed and provide a “just right” challenge.

Instructions: Use the OT Practice Framework and the following case study to complete this assignment: Your client is a 50 y/o female with severe RA ( rheumatoid arthritis A chronic inflammatory disorder affecting many joints, including those in the hands) . She has difficulty managing clothing fasteners and performing home management tasks due to multiple joint contractures in both hands and inability to make a full fist. Paper must be 4-5 pages, not including a cover page and reference page. Due day: Sunday, week 2.

Section I:

List the following tasks in order of difficulty from easier to harder. Provide a 1-2 sentence rationale for ordering each task the way you did, including any adaptive equipment the participant may be utilizing to complete the task.

1. Making and eating Hard-boiled eggs
2. Donning a shirt
3. Donning shoes
4. Feeding her pet
5. Applying makeup
6. Bathing
7. Rollerblading

Section II:

Use the OT Practice Framework to complete the following:

For 2 of the tasks above, perform a task analysis including sections a, b & c below.

1. Area of Occupation
2. Activity Demands
3. Context/Environment