Table 1

Description of the deductive codes informed by the Canadian Practice Process Framework (CPPF)

Deductive codes from the CPPF72Brief description of the deductive codes from the CPPF72
Action points
Enter/initiateOccupational therapist identifies client/stakeholder after receiving referral, gathers informed consent, forms therapeutic relationships (first point of contact), provides client with information to enable them to make informed decisions and provide informed consent
Set the stageOccupational therapist discusses client’s occupational history/life course narrative to understand occupational issues and goals, builds rapport with client, client and occupational therapist share rules/expectations, roles, responsibilities, expectations
Assess/evaluateOccupational therapist conducts an in-depth assessment of the person, environment and occupational factors impacting client’s occupational issue/goals and shares possible recommendations based on the assessment and determines if further intervention is needed
Agree on objectives and planOccupational goals, objectives and a plan are collaboratively developed by client, occupational therapist and other relevant stakeholders
Implement the planPlan is implemented
Monitor/modifyAn ongoing evaluation is conducted to monitor the plan with respect to the objectives, modifications to the plan may be made
Evaluate outcomeAttainment of occupational goals is evaluated, and further goals may be identified
Conclude/exitThe therapeutic relationship is concluded, client may be referred to other resources and information regarding re-entry is shared
Contextual elements
Societal contextBroader societal context may include cultural, institutional, physical and/or social environment that individuals are situated within
Practice context (embedded within societal context)Occupational therapist and client’s personal (eg, health, age, gender, ethnicity) and environmental (eg, physical, social, cultural, institutional) context
Frames of referenceAny theories, constructs, concepts that can guide understanding of occupational challenges and clinical decision-making processes