Instructions:
In this assignment, you will demonstrate an in-depth understanding of an assigned psychiatric diagnosis and use an occupational therapy lens to describe a person centered approach to treating a hypothetical client with that condition. The paper must answer all the grading criteria and use a minimum of three supporting references including the DSM-5-TR and two recent peer-reviewed articles (within the last 5 years) presenting an occupational therapy approach to treating the assigned psychiatric diagnosis.
DIAGNOSIS ASSIGNED : GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER
RUBRIC:
Definition of diagnosis highlighting revisions in DSM-5-TR; ICD-11 diagnosis code 5 PTS
Age of onset, prevalence, causes and sub-types (if any) 5 PTS
Major symptoms 5 Medical/psychological management 5 PTS
Prognosis 5 PTS
Describe one occupational therapy assessment tool you could use to understand your client an as occupational being beyond their diagnosis and determine person-centered, functional goals (2 short term goals and 2 Long term goals) 10 PTS
Treatment Planning: Incorporate best evidence to explain three objectives that could be targeted during treatment to address occupational performance deficits and optimize function in the areas previously identified (e.g., teach and support use of organizational strategies to moderate the effects of symptoms on client’s functional performance; or engage client in sleep hygiene routine to improve rest and sleep participation). For each objective, describe typical occupational therapy interventions used for treating the assigned diagnosis (GENERELIZED ANXIETY DISORDER). Use the Bonder (2021) text and peer – reviewed articles to support your answer. 15 PTS
Minimum of three references , including the DSM – 5 -TR and two relevant peer – reviewed articles to occupational therapy practice 5 PTS
Typed using APA 7th edition style for citations and organization (1” margins, double -spaced, running head and page numbers) 5 PTS