Phenomenological Study on Occupational Therapists' Experiences and Use of Role Performance Measure in Home Rehabilitation Therapy for Individuals with Disabilities

This phenomenological study explores occupational therapists' experiences providing home-based rehabilitation therapy to middle-aged and elderly individuals with disabilities, and their use of role performance measure. The research aims to analyze therapists' experiences and examine the application of role performance measure in home-based rehabilitation therapy. Six therapists providing home-based rehabilitation therapy participated, sharing their experiences and perspectives through interviews. Data were analyzed using Giorgi's phenomenological method, revealing three components: home-based rehabilitation therapy experiences, benefits of role performance measure, and areas for improvement. Role performance measure was found to aid in forming therapeutic relationships, setting goals, and employing a top-down approach. Suggestions for improvement included manualizing the assessment process and refining participant selection criteria. This study suggests that role performance measure can be a valuable tool for occupational therapists, facilitating interventions and motivation during home-based rehabilitation therapy for middle-aged and elderly individuals.