Question

An OTA is working with a 72 year old whose main goal is to resume driving? Using the PEOP FOR what are the best interventions the OTA should use?

A). Educate the pt on car adaptations and safety so he can return to driving around his community.
B). Assess the pt's visual, perceptual, and executive function skills.
C). Map out directions for how the pt can get from his house to his senior softball game every Thursday
D). Review the DMV rules and regulations so he can obtain his license
E). Provide the pt with a seat cushion he can use to sit more comfortably while driving
F). Have the pt practice opening the car door and stepping into the vehicle.

Answer 1

Using the PEOP model, an OTA should assess a patient's visual, perceptual and executive function skills, educate on car adaptations and safety, and potentially practice familiar routes as interventions to help a 72-year-old resume driving.

Step-by-step explanation:

The PEOP (Person-Environment-Occupation Performance) model is a framework used by occupational therapists to assess and intervene in the lives of their clients. When approaching a 72-year-old client whose goal is to resume driving, the Person-Environment-Occupation Performance model would suggest a holistic intervention strategy.

Based on the PEOP model, the most beneficial interventions for the OTA to use might include:

• Assess the patient's visual, perceptual, and executive function skills to ensure that they are capable of driving safely (Option B).
• Educate the patient on car adaptations and safety to facilitate their return to driving within their community, which may include equipment for physical comfort or assistance (Option A).
• Since environmental interaction is crucial, possibly review and practice the routes the patient frequents to enhance navigation skills and confidence (Option C).

Options such as reviewing DMV rules (Option D), providing a seat cushion (Option E), and practicing basic car entry (Option F) also support the patient's goal, but the focus should initially be on ensuring the client’s capability to drive safely and addressing any performance deficits.