Evaluating the chnages in occupational performance and satisfaction following occupational therapy for the client with mental illness.

Abstract

Introduction: Mental Health constitutes a major public health challenge undermining the social and economic development throughout much of the developing world. It is estimated that mental disorders account for 13% of the global burden of disease (WHO 2008). A large number of people around the world are suffering from psychiatric disorders. Mental illness constitutes four of the ten most common causes of worldwide burden of disease, yet it remains low on the agenda of policy makers, particularly in developing countries like Bangladesh. But there are insufficient mental health care facilities. So, all professionals should aware about that and in health care claim that they have a holistic approach, whereas in the more humanistic tradition, such as occupational therapy, that focus is on meaningful activities of daily living. Thus, an effective outcome can be resulted and clients are improving their capabilities in daily functioning. Objectives of the study: The objective of the study is to evaluate occupational performance on activities of daily living of the client with mental illness who receives occupational therapy services. Measuring the effectiveness of occupational therapy services for client with mental illness in day center. Identifying or explore the correlation/ association among Occupational Therapy intervention to client’s performance and satisfaction. Methodology: Quasi experimental study design is selected to conducting the study on 30 participants by using COPM questioner. Result & discussion: There is resulting a significant change in the pre intervention and post intervention evaluating score. The maximum quantity of clients are improving there occupational performance and satisfaction after receiving occupational therapy treatment. Conclusion: Occupational Therapy is an effective intervention for the client with mental illness. The COPM is useful aid to evaluate the outcome and is of greatest benefit of the occupational therapy intervention process and client’s improvements in functioning. Key words: Mental health, mental disorder, occupational therapy.