How does your visit to the occupational therapist go?

You do not usually need a referral to book an appointment for occupational therapy. In some situations, however, a referral may be necessary or advisable. If you are unsure, please feel free to contact Join us.

To get a clear picture of your situation, we ask you to come to your appointment well prepared:

Please bring your ID with you;
Please bring a referral letter with you if you have one;
Please bring a current list of your medications with you, if applicable;
Please bring any medical reports, test results or findings with you if they relate to your situation;
Think in advance about which activities have become difficult for you;
Make a note of any questions or examples from your daily life;
Please bring any aids you use with you, if they are relevant to your enquiry.

Please also take a look at our code of conduct. In it, you will find the agreements and expectations that apply, so that together we can ensure pleasant and appropriate care.

During your first appointment, we will work with you to map out your needs, daily activities and situation step by step.

The appointment usually consists of the following parts:

the intake interview
analysis of your day-to-day performance
observation and investigation (if necessary)
goals and treatment plan
continued

Below you can read what to expect for each section.

Your appointment begins with a consultation. The occupational therapist will ask questions to gain a clear understanding of what matters to you and the challenges you face in your daily life.

Following the consultation, the occupational therapist will work with you to identify why activities are no longer coming naturally to you. In doing so, we will look at the relationship between:

yourself: your resilience, energy, concentration, skills and habits;
your environment: home, work, school or the people around you;
the activities you wish to carry out.

Depending on your enquiry, the occupational therapist may ask you to describe an activity or to look at how you carry it out together. For example, cooking, working, planning, caring for others or managing stimuli and energy levels.

Sometimes further investigation is needed to gain a better understanding of your situation.

The assessment is tailored to your needs and may, for example, consist of:

observation of daily activities;
assessing workload and capacity;
research into attention, memory or planning;
analysis of work attitude or workplace;
assessment of energy balance and daily schedule;
research into assistive devices or changes.

Not every appointment includes the same elements. We only select the tests that are relevant to your situation.

After the assessment, the occupational therapist will discuss the findings with you. Together, you will identify which goals are important to you and what support would be appropriate to help you achieve them.

In this context, we will discuss, amongst other things:

which affects your day-to-day functioning;
which changes might help;
which you can practise or adapt yourself;
what support is appropriate;
what you can expect from the process.

Depending on your situation, occupational therapy may, for example, involve:

advice on energy distribution en tax;
training in daily activities;
learning new strategies or routines;
support with work, study or home life;
advice on assistive devices or amendments;
coaching to achieve a balance between activities and recovery;
coordination with other healthcare providers.

After discussing the treatment plan, you will usually know which next steps are appropriate for your situation. Sometimes, a single appointment is enough to move forward with advice. In other situations, we agree on a treatment programme involving several appointments.

Between appointments, you will often work on the advice or exercises in your own environment. During follow-up appointments, we discuss how this is going and make adjustments where necessary.

Complaints do not always stand alone. Where appropriate and possible, the occupational therapist can help to organise collaboration with other healthcare professionals at Rondom. For example, a psychologist, physiotherapist, lifestyle coach, podiatrist or other relevant practitioner.

Occupational therapy is covered by basic health insurance. You are entitled to 10 hours of occupational therapy per calendar year.

Do you have supplementary insurance? If so, you may be entitled to additional treatment hours on top of these 10 hours. This varies depending on your health insurer and policy.

You should therefore always read your policy terms and conditions carefully or contact your health insurer. That way, you’ll know exactly how many treatments are covered for you.

View this page for more information on reimbursements.

We have already compiled a number of answers to practical questions about our occupational therapy services for you. For example:

View all here frequently asked questions about occupational therapy.

Would you like to know whether occupational therapy is suitable for your situation, or do you have any questions about the services we offer? We’d be happy to discuss this with you. Together, we’ll look at which support best meets your needs.

Please contact us via: Telephone: 088-1180541 (Monday to Friday, 08.00–17.00) Email: info@rondomergotherapeuten.nl
Or book an appointment straight away via our appointment scheduler.

Are you unable to attend your appointment? Please let us know at least 24 hours in advance. Send an email to info@rondomergotherapeuten.nl or call 088-118054141. For appointments cancelled less than 24 hours in advance, we will charge €45.00.

No, you do not usually need a referral for occupational therapy. You can book an appointment directly. Sometimes, however, a health insurer or other organisation may ask for additional information. If a referral is advisable or necessary, we will discuss this with you.

That varies from person to person and depending on the nature of the support required. Some people find that a few appointments and some advice are enough, whilst others prefer longer-term support. We’ll discuss together what is appropriate.

Occupational therapy is covered by basic health insurance for many people. This usually involves a set number of treatment hours per calendar year. Sometimes there are additional reimbursement options. Your health insurer can advise you on what applies in your situation.

That needn’t be a problem. Many people simply know that something isn’t quite right, without being able to pinpoint exactly why. During the initial consultations, we’ll help you explore your situation and your need for support in more detail.

Are you unable to attend your appointment? Please let us know at least 24 hours in advance via info@rondomergotherapeuten.nl or 088-1180541. For appointments cancelled less than 24 hours in advance, we will charge €45.00.

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