Introduction: Parkinson's disease is a degenerative neurological disease that causes degeneration of dopamine neurons, impairing the functioning of the central nervous system. Its exact cause is not yet known. Motor and non-motor problems occur. Parkinson's disease is accompanied by tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia and balance disorders. Cognitive problems include memory problems, dementia, sleep disorders and depression. Related problems exacerbate as the disease progresses. Parkinson's disease affects people's lives by hindering their ability to carry out everyday activities and occupations that they deem important. Purpose: The aim of the paper was to determine effectiveness of the occupational therapy treatment of person with Parkinson's disease with following the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, with an emphasis on the level of occupation. Methods: A case study research in form of a comprehensive description of one case was conducted, following the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, included a 73-year-old client with Parkinson's disease who had been admitted to the Krško Nursing Home because of the lack of independence in all daily activities. To achieve the set goals, we planned an individualised treatment, with therapeutic activities relating to certain occupations. Data were collected using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure, the Functional Independence Measure and an activity analysis. Results: At the final assessment, performance and satisfaction scores improved according to the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure, as did the level of aid dependency and independence, assessed using the Functional Independence Measure. Performance quality, assessed through an activity analysis, also improved in both motor and process skills, which were in derogation before the start of the treatment. Discussion and conclusion: Occupational therapy following the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework has proven to be successful. All goals have been achieved. The client has achieved independence in performing all treated activities and occupations. For certain activities, he still needs supervision, but only for safety reasons.
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