Rationale

• This is the physical exam that OTs will use when evaluating a client. 

• This assesses how an individual understands and learns in their environment. Assessing their levels of cognition, mood, observations, thoughts, behavior, insight, and judgement. 

Reference

• (2016, April 29). Mental Status Exam. Therapist aid. Mental Status Exam (Worksheet) | Therapist Aid 

Rationale

• This gives a description of what the p[urpose of the exam is. 

• It describes in greater length what each section means and how it is scored to assess the basic function of a client. 

Reference

• Voss, R. M., Das, J. M. (2022, September 12). Mental status examination. National library of medicine- StatPearls [Internet]. Mental Status Examination - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf (nih.gov)