Twelve assessment areas
The starting template covers roles, habits, motivation, skills, goals, past experience, environments, and readiness for change. Practitioners can adapt the structure and wording.
OCAIRS occupational adaptation assessment
OCAIRS helps occupational therapy practitioners organize interview information, observations, and area ratings into a dated occupational participation profile.
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Tool guide
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Use this background section to understand when the tool fits, how practitioners use it, and what to consider before sharing it with clients.
Distinct information sources
Client report, practitioner observation, source limitations and practitioner interpretation stay separate in the profile.
Dated follow-up
A later assessment can show earlier entered ratings and context, with gaps and structural differences visible.
Who records the assessment?
A practitioner administers the interview and records the profile.
Does the profile have a total score?
The starting template shows individual area ratings and a written interpretation. It does not calculate a total.
Can the assessment be adapted?
Yes. Practitioners can edit areas, wording, rating choices, and review labels before using a template.