STOD

Screening Tool for the Classification of Occupational Dysfunction

What is STOD?

•We developed the STOD as a new objective rating scale for evaluating occupational dysfunction.
•STOD developed based on Occupation-Based Practice 2.0(OBP2.0).OBP2.0  is a meta theory that cad solve occupational dysfunction and belief conflict.
•The STOD provided information about occupational dysfunction and classification in an early intervention stage. It is useful to practice in improving occupational dysfunction.

•STOD has been developed in accordance with COSMIN and has high reliability and validity. It provides clinical correct evaluation results.
•Occupational marginalization is defined as a lack of opportunities to engage in the desired daily activities for people.
•Occupational imbalance is defined as a loss of balance in engagement in daily activities.
•Occupational alienation is defined as a situation in which the inner needs of the individual related to their daily activities are not satisfied.

•Occupational deprivation is defined as a lack of opportunities to do daily activities beyond the individual’s control.

Occupational Dysfunction is considered an important occupational health-related issue.

  • Occupational dysfunction is defined as a negative experience related to engagement in daily activities.
  • Occupational dysfunction is associated with increased risk for various health problems, and occupational therapists are required to appropriately support individuals experiencing occupational dysfunction.
  • occupational dysfunction increases stress and causes mental health problems, interventions focused on occupational dysfunction have been developed and reported to have beneficial outcomes in clinical research.    

The assessment of Classification of Occupational Dysfunction.

Appropriate assessment of the classification of occupational dysfunction is important while providing intervention for occupational dysfunction.    

 

 

STOD is objective rating scale for evaluating occupational dysfunction.

 

CAOD is self-report scale for evaluating occupational dysfunction.

(the Classification and Assessment of Occupational Dysfunction:CAOD) 

 

Teraoka M, Kyougoku M (2015): Development of the Final Version of the Classification and Assessment of Occupational Dysfunction Scale. PLoS ONE 10(8): e0134695. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0134695