Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) center in Taiwan

Yun-Ling Chen, Ay-Woan Pan, Tsyr-Jang Chen Department of Occupational Therapy, National Taiwan Univer sity Background: Although the current treatment of depression centers on anti-depressant medication use and specific psychotherapy techniques, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, there are still needs to employ different psychosocial approach to assist the patients with depression to live independently and happily. The purpose of the case study is to illustrate the application of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) in the assessment and treatment of a patient with recurrent depression. Methods: The patient was recruited from a psychiatric inpatient unit in a medical center in northern Taiwan. She was diagnosed as recurrent depressive disorder with previous history of anorexia nervosa, conversion disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Multiple Chinese version MOHO assessments were applied to her at initial stage. The therapeutic relationship with the patient was developed throug...