This study used semi-structured interviews with a sample of 16 OT's working in mental health services in South Africa.
The aim of the study was to gain insight in to and describe the method and process of the OT assessment.
Four themes were identified including; gaining a sense of the client's level of creative ability, gaining a clear sense of a client's level, and testing the assessed level. The final theme was the phases were rarely mentioned during the assessment process as this would rapidly change.
Sherwood, W (2013) How OT's assess creative ability in in-patient mental health services in South Africa: an MSc study .
Poster presentation.
3rd International VdT Model of Creative Ability Conference. London.