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Abstract
A projective evaluation tool is used in occupational therapy to evaluate short-term inpatient psychiatric clientele to gather information for treatment planning is described. Areas of assessment covered in the evaluation include: (1) cognitive performance, (2) affect and mood, (3) insight, (4) motivation, and (5) situational components. A case illustration showing results of the use of the tool is presented, and the value of information gathered for occupational therapy treatment planning is discussed.