Healthy weight is often difficult to manage, especially for people who struggle with weight issues. Many theories exist as to why people become obese and overweight, such as counting calories, increasing activity, going on diets and use of GLP-1's Occupational therapy is concerned about occupational engagement especially in areas of life that hold meaning for themselves. All the things we do are behavioral in nature, including how we create and maintain habits.
Developed in 2013, this assessment has theoretical foundations in the Stages of Change Model using occupational therapy constructs from the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework(OTPF) and the obesity literature. Self-ratings on a Likert scale tell OTs if a person wants to and is ready to make a change in a certain occupational area, and how stressful making that change would be for the person. The person is involved in their own goal planning by asking them to provide the primary areas in which they would like to make change and if they perceive that they require assistance in making that change. This client-centered approach helps people realize there is a level of self-responsibility for goal achievement, with the OTP facilitating and supporting that positive change.
The child/youth version can be administered for ages 10–21 years. The adult version (i.e., 21 years old and above) is for any person wishing to create a healthy weight management lifestyle.