Julie Keen

When evaluating the daily capacity of patients who may have disabilities, depression, or mental health challenges, therapists often identify key indicators that suggest the patient's condition. However, during an assessment, which can be limited to 1 hour, it is crucial to gather as much information as possible from the brief context provided. This allows for a comprehensive and accurate interpretation of the patient's needs over the long term. The assessment process can be quite complex,...

Daily life functioning is connected to the spoon theory, and making accurate assessments can significantly impact this real-world concept for a client if we do not take it into account.

Technology can help, but we must remember it is not the solution to assessment.