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In Thailand, particularly in rural areas, there remains a need to establish effective OBP service delivery models and to evaluate their outcomes across diverse client populations receiving community-based rehabilitation services.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objective<\/jats:title>\n This study aimed to develop an OBP service delivery model for community-based stroke rehabilitation in the Doi Lor community, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand, and to evaluate its effects on occupational performance, goal attainment, and quality of life among community-dwelling stroke survivors. Additionally, the study explored the occupational therapist\u2019s experience and perceptions of implementing the model, particularly the practicality of implementation in long-term community-based occupational therapy services.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n This study used an embedded mixed methods feasibility design comprising a 1-group pretest-posttest intervention study and a qualitative descriptive interview. An OBP service delivery model for community-based stroke rehabilitation was developed based on the Dynamic Model of Occupation-Based Practice; the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, Fourth Edition; and evidence-based stroke rehabilitation principles. The model was implemented by a trained occupational therapist with 7 stroke survivors at a rural community rehabilitation center over 14 sessions spanning 7 weeks. Quantitative outcomes were assessed before and after the intervention using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure, goal attainment scaling, and the World Health Organization Quality of Life\u2013Brief Version. Qualitative data were collected through a semistructured interview with the occupational therapist to explore experiences of implementing the OBP service delivery model.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n \n In the quantitative analysis, participants demonstrated statistically significant improvements in occupational performance and satisfaction as measured by the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n =.02), higher levels of goal attainment on the goal attainment scaling (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n =.02), and improved overall quality of life as assessed by the World Health Organization Quality of Life\u2013Brief Version (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n =.02). Qualitative findings from the occupational therapist interview indicated 2 themes, including facilitating client-centered outcomes through OBP implementation and enhancing professional confidence and supporting the practical implementation of OBP in community-based practice. The occupational therapist described the model as practical and feasible and reported increased confidence in delivering occupation-based interventions. The findings also highlighted the potential applicability of the model within long-term, community-based occupational therapy services.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n This preliminary study suggests that an OBP service delivery model grounded in therapist preparation, client-centered goal setting, and outcome-focused intervention may support improvements in occupational performance, goal attainment, and quality of life among stroke survivors receiving community-based rehabilitation. 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