Introduction: The course of COVID-19 might be asymptomatic, it can evolve into severe type or might even be deadly. Patients with a severe type of COVID-19 might require admission to the intensive care unit due to acute respiratory failure. Occupational therapists participate in different stages of their rehabilitation. Occupational therapy interventions help them gain independance in the activities of daily living and participation in their community. Purpose: The purpose of the diploma work is to present an in-depth process of occupational therapy of one client after COVID-19, who was included in the rehabilitation program at the University Rehabilitation Institute Soča, Republic of Slovenia. Methods: The diploma work was implemented as an in-depth case study of the rehabilitation of one client after COVID-19 in the hospital and home environment. On the client’s admission to the hospital, we conducted the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure and Functional Independence Measure. Based on the given results we additionally performed the Assessment of Motor and Process Skills and The Goal Attainment Scale. The client was followed-up with five home visits within one month after discharge. Results: The perception of the patient's performance and satisfaction with chosen occupations improved both in the hospital and home environments. In the home environment the patient needs help with activities of daily living due to the mild to moderate inefficiency, disorganization, and due to the questionable to mild clumsiness and increased physical effort or fatigue. This affects the patient’s participation in the community. Additionally, the use of walking aid and a maladjusted environment represent potential difficulties. The factors which positively influence her participation in occupations and the community are the adapted environment, the use of walking aid, the help of the visiting nurse, and social help from her brother, neighbors, and friends. Discussion and conclusion: Applying different approaches, strategies and interventions, occupational therapists have an important effect on the client's participation in the occupations. From the results we can conclude that occupational therapy interventions based on the fourth edition of occupational therapy practice framework were suitable and efficient.
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