Abstract As occupational therapy research advances and the body of evidence supporting effective interventions continues to grow, there is a need to expedite the transfer of research findings into practice, and the use of intervention development frameworks becomes increasingly essential. In this column, we introduce the Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST), an engineering-inspired framework for the development, optimization, and evaluation of multicomponent interventions. MOST allows for the systematic development and evaluation of optimized interventions that prioritize effectiveness within constraints like affordability, scalability, and efficiency. Using MOST while developing an intervention may reduce the delay between intervention development and real-world implementation. Moreover, adopting MOST will bolster the use of rigorous research designs in occupational therapy studies and foster shared terminology with other disciplines that have successfully applied this framework across a range of health priorities and conditions. Thus, we advocate integrating MOST into occupational therapy intervention development research.

Meirav Rosenfeld

Yael Goverover

Kate Guastaferro

American Journal of Occupational Therapy

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy (AJOT) is an official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. and is published 6 times per year. This peer reviewed journal focuses on research, practice, and health care issues in the field of occupational therapy.    AOTA members receive 6 issues of AJOT per year and have online access to archived abstracts and full-text articles. Nonmembers may view abstracts online but must purchase full-text articles.

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy (AJOT) is the official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. It is published six times a year. This peer-reviewed journal focuses on research, practice, and healthcare issues in the field of occupational therapy. AOTA members receive six issues of AJOT per year and have online access to archived abstracts and full-text articles. Non-members may view abstracts online but must purchase full-text articles.

《美国职业治疗杂志》（American Journal of Occupational Therapy，AJOT）是美国职业治疗协会（AOTA）的官方出版物，每年出版6期。该期刊经过同行评审，专注于职业治疗领域的研究、实践和医疗保健问题。AOTA会员每年可获得6期AJOT，并可在线访问存档的摘要和全文文章。非会员可以在线查看摘要，但必须购买全文文章。

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Enhancing Occupational Therapy Interventions by Integrating the Multiphase Optimization Strategy Framework

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