Application of Occupational Self Assessment in Community Settings for Older People

ABSTRACT

This study addressed the application of the Occupational Self Assessment (OSA v2.2) in community settings for older people. This study examined the relationship between scores in the OSA v2.2 and the Falls Efficacy Scale (FES), and compared the scores between groups based on their living arrangements (whether they lived with their family members or alone) and their engagement in household activities. Data from 260 community-dwelling older individuals were analyzed using Spearman's rank correlation coefficient and Mann–Whitney U test. This study identified that OSA v2.2 scores were significantly positively correlated with FES scores. There was no significant difference in the scores for participants living alone or with their family members. Participants who engaged in household activities had significantly higher total and skill domain scores on the OSA v2.2 than their counterparts. This study proposes an occupational therapy practice that supports occupational competence in daily activities, provides implications for future collaboration with physiotherapists, and implies the usefulness of the OSA v2.2 in community settings.

KEYWORDS. :

• Occupational competence
• fall-related self-efficacy
• community-based practices