The Occupational Circumstances Assessment Interview and Rating Scale (OCAIRS) Version 4.0, 2005

Author: Kirsty Forsyth,Shilpa Deshpande, Gary Kielhofner, Chris Henriksson, Lena Haglund, Linda Olson, Sarah Skinner, and Supriya Kulkarni

     Now, introducing the releasing of the NEW VERSION of the OCAIRS VERSION 4.0 !

     This new version has three Interview Formats( Mental Health, Forensic Mental Health, and Physical Disabilities)

The OCAIRS provides a structure for gathering, analyzing, and reporting data on the extent and nature of an individual's occupational participation. It can be used with a wide range of clients, and would be appropriate for any adolescent or adult client who has the cognitive and emotional ability to participate in an interview. The OCAIRS provides a structured and theoretically based means of developing interview skills in evaluation and treatment.

       To see an example of the “OCAIRS Rating Scale and Notes example ”, click here.(PDF file.)

       To see an example of "OCAIRS Rating Criteria Example", click here.(PDF file.)

       To see the “OCAIRS Data Summary Form 2 ”, click here.click here. (PDF file.)

       The OCAIRS manual includes "OCAIRS Rating Criteria", "OCAIRS Rating Scales and Notes Summary Form", and "OCAIRS Data Summary Form1 & 2". In each of three interview formats (Mental Health, Forensic Mental Health, and Physical Disabilities), there are four interview formats including "Questions", "Questions, Rating Scales and Notes Form", "Question and Rating Scales", and "Key Words Form". Three case studies are used to demonstrate analysis and planning using the OCAIRS. All forms are reproducible.

This assessment is discussed and illustrated with a case in chapter 17 of The Model Of Human Occupation: Theory and Application (Kielhofner, 2008).

Additional information (references, research, and clinical discussion regarding this assessment) can be found in the Evidence-Based Practice section of this website by selecting this assessment.