Abstract
In occupational therapy, it is important to support motivation so that clients can complete their daily life performance. We report on an intervention procedure that improved the client’s motivation toward goals and participation in daily life performance. The intervention utilized a semi-structured interview and a self-rating scale to improve the motivation of a female patient after total hip arthroplasty. Using the Scale for Achievement Motive in Rehabilitation total and subscale scores, and the interview method, we assessed the patient’s achievement motive and agreed with her about the goals, action plans, and support from people around her, which led to her occupational participation. As a result, her achievement motive and behavior improved by making her visually aware of the content of the interview and modifying it appropriately. Thus, from the viewpoint of achievement motive, combining the interview method with the Scale for Achievement Motive in Rehabilitation can clarify the support content to the patient.
