Summative Evaluation Design

OTPT 2304 Assignment #3

Case Study
Weight 25%
This assignment is designed for you to create a case study that demonstrates knowledge of a musculoskeletal
condition from the Occupational Therapy perspective. You will be required to research and write a case study
that demonstrates a typical client with this condition and the role of the OTA/PTA working with that client in the
context of their rehabilitation.

OTPT 2304 Course Learning Outcomes Evaluated in this Assignment:

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3.
6.
7.
13.
14.
15.
16.

Describe how physical impairments can affect daily functioning and how practice approaches in occupational
therapy can impact participation.
Describe how the profession of occupational therapy can facilitate participation in the areas of occupational
performance and function in performance components.
Apply knowledge of compensatory strategies and treatment techniques to address limitations and participation
restrictions in activities of daily livings for clients who have musculoskeletal disorders.
Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken, and visual form that fulfills the purpose and
meets the needs of the audience.
Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.
Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the
achievement of goals.
Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.
Take responsibility for ones own actions, decisions, and consequences.

Assignment Instructions:
1. You will choose a musculoskeletal condition of your choice for this project in week 3. Groups will determined on week
2 of the course and the topic must be approved by your instructor by week 3. We will complete a group contract in class
during week 3 class that outlines your topic, group member names, group member roles and a meeting schedule. You will
work in your assigned groups of 4 to write and submit a one page or 5 minute case study that demonstrates the
following:
- Client occupational and environmental setting as discussed in class (where does the client live, what is the client
required to do, what are their life roles and how has their condition impacted their functioning and occupational
performance.
- Typical symptoms and occupational performance components that are impacted by the condition
- Typical course/etiology/treatment of the condition
- Typical treatment by an OTA to address this condition
- 3-4 questions that relate to your case study (for the class to consider and participate in discussion)
***Your case study may be in written format, or can be in a variety of alternate formats including
audio, video, multimedia etc.
2. Submit your case study to drop box by or before the due date.

3. During week 13 we will work through these case studies in small groups during class time.

Grading Criteria

Criteria
Introduction
(3%)

Organization
(2%)

Quality of
Information
(10%)

Punctuation,
Capitalization
& Spelling
(3%)

Sources
(3%)

Participation
in case
studies
(1%)
Self/Peer
Group
Presentation
Evaluation
(3%)
Total /25%

4
Posed thoughtful,
creative case study that
contributes to class
knowledge in a specific
area.
Information is very
organized with wellconstructed paragraphs.
Content follows a logical
sequence which adds
clarity for the reader.

3
Posed focused case
study that yields
relevant information in
a specific area.

Information clearly
relates to course with 3
or 4 unique, creative
supporting interventions
and/or relevant
examples are utilized.
There are no
grammatical, spelling or
punctuation errors.

Information clearly
relates to course with 1
or 2 intervention
details and/or
examples are utilized.

All sources are

accurately documented
and in the desired
format.
3 or more sources were
used.
Participated in all peers
case studies

All sources are

accurately
documented and in the
desired format.
At least 2 sources were
used.
Participated in all but
one case study

Information is
organized with wellconstructed
paragraphs. Content
flows moderately to
add clarity for the
reader.

There are 1 or 2 minor

grammatical, spelling
or punctuation errors.

Information is
generally organized
with only 1 or 2
problems. Separate
ideas are discussed
in separate
paragraphs. Content
is generally clear for
the reader.
Information clearly
relates to the course
with 1 intervention
detail and/or
example provided.
There are 3 or 4
minor errors in
punctuation,
grammar and/or
spelling which do not
break the flow for
the reader.
All sources are
accurately
documented.
Only 1 or 2 sources
were used.
Did not participate in
more than one case
study

1
Relied on teachergenerated questions or
posed case study with
little relevant
information.
Information is
disorganized. Gaps in
content leave reader
confused.

Information is not
clearly related with the
course and/or there is
no supporting detail
and/or examples
provided.
There are a number of
major errors in
punctuation, grammar
and/or spelling which
make it difficult to
read.
All sources are
accurately
documented.
only 1 source was
used.
Did no participate in 2
or more case studies

On the day of your case study, you will be required to complete a brief summary of the distribution
of work load in your group. Please complete the form, which will be distributed in class on the day of
your case study assignment.

Rationale as to why this summative evaluation is appropriate

This summative evaluation is a consolidation assignment for the lecture portion of this course. The lab
section of this course addresses the other course learning outcomes. This assignment explicitly addresses
the three theoretical course learning outcomes in addition to five essential employability skills. In this
manner, students are required to work together in groups to source and find new information regarding a
condition and therapy options from a knowledge and theoretical perspective. Students are required to
create a case, which is intended to be realistic and authentic to what they will likely encounter in the field.
This is consistent with the planning stage in a hospital and treatment facility, whereby new client cases are
assessed and treatment options are established. This is an application assignment that requires critical
thinking and clinical reasoning skills, which are developed and practiced through formative evaluations
throughout this course. Further, during week 13, students will have the opportunity to work through their
peers case studies to learn about various conditions. Students are required to assess one another on their
participation and to demonstrate knowledge and use of correct APA formatting to provide evidence of
academic integrity. Students are provided the option of providing their case studies in a variety of formats
and are only given the guidelines of having a one page or 5 minute limit to their submission.