Community life shift support for a man with schizophrenia using the Management Tool for Daily Life Performance

Abstract

A man in his 40s with schizophrenia experienced a shift in community support through occupational therapy and the Management Tool for Daily Life Performance (MTDLP). The Assessment of Motor and Process Skills were used as supporting tools of MTDLP, focusing on necessary occupations, valuable steps he can follow upon discharge, and the management of integrated care by collaborating with several types of jobs. He received occupational therapy for meal preparation and psycho-education for preventing illness recurrence. Thus, his life competency improved along with his cognitive function. MTDLP may be a useful management tool in shifting the community support for persons with schizophrenia.