Which phase of the OT process focuses on measuring the results of interventions?

• A. Outcomes
• B. Evaluation
• C. Screening
• D. Referral

Answer: (A)

Outcomes focus on measuring what changes after interventions. In occupational therapy, this phase looks at the results of the therapy you’ve provided—how well the client has improved in daily activities, participation, independence, and satisfaction. It uses outcome measures (whether standardized tools or client-reported data) to quantify progress, determine if goals were met, and guide decisions about continuing, adjusting, or ending therapy. By contrast, evaluation is about gathering initial data to understand problems and set goals, screening is a quick check to identify potential needs, and referral is about directing the client to or from services. So the phase that specifically measures the results of interventions is outcomes.