AOTA Framework Flashcards
What is the difference between the two types of activity analysis: Activity Analysis and Occupation-Based Activity Analysis?
Activity Analysis: involves analysing an activity that is typically done without a person in mind. This is general.
Occupation-Based Activity Analysis: analyses an activity that holds personal meaning and within its relevant context. It is individualised.
In what stage of the OT Process do you determine whether an occupation-based activity analysis or a general activity analysis is done?
Evaluation and Intervention
What 3 questions do you need to consider before breaking down an occupation into smaller “tasks”?
Are there more than 10-15 steps?
Are there multiple criteria for successful completion? E.g. getting dressed requires getting pants, shirt, trousers, socks on.
Are there different objects or space demands for different parts of activity? E.g. “get ready in the morning” requires use of bathroom and bedroom. Products required are shampoo, soap, toothbrush, etc. for showering but comb for grooming part of getting ready.
What are the 8 areas of occupation?
ADL IADL Rest and sleep Education Work Play Leisure Social participation
What are the uses of WHO’s International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health?
It’s terminology is used in the AOTA, thus making it internationally and inter professionally recognised.
Framework for describing and organising information of Functioning and Disability
Standard language and conceptual basis for information on Health and Disability
Extra fact: What area of occupation does “personal device care” fall under and what does it mean?
Area of occupation: ADL
This includes the care and use of personal items such as hearing aids, contact lenses, glasses, orthotic or prosthetic devices, adaptive equipment, contraceptive or sexual devices.
Area of occupation: Activities of Daily Living (ADL). What is it & what are some examples?
Definition: Activities that are oriented toward taking care of one’s own body - or the ‘basic self-care skills required for daily living’
Examples include:
• Bathing and Showering
“obtaining and using supplies; soaping, rinsing and drying body parts; maintaining bathing position; and transferring to and from bathing positions”
• Toileting and Toilet Hygiene
“obtaining and using toileting supplies; clothing management; maintaining toileting position; transferring to and from toileting position; cleaning body; and caring for menstrual and continence needs; and completing intentional control of bowel movement & bladder”. This can include use of catheters and suppositories.
• Dressing
“selecting clothing and accessories appropriate to time of day, weather, and occasion; obtaining clothing from storage area; dressing and undressing in a sequential fashion; fastening and adjusting clothing and shoes; and applying and removing personal devices, prosthetic devices or splints”
- Orthotic & Prosthetics
• Swallowing/ Eating
“keeping and manipulating food or fluid in mouth and swallowing it; food -> stomach”
• Feeding
“the process of setting up, arranging, and bringing food or fluid from the plate or cup to mouth”
- also known as “self-feeding”
• Functional Mobility
“moving from one position or place to another during ADL performance - transfers from wheelchair, bed, car, tub, toilet, shower, chair, floor, etc.”
- includes functional ambulation and transporting objects
• Personal Device Care
“using, cleaning and maintaining personal care items, such as hearing aids, contact lenses, glasses, orthotics, prosthetics, adaptive equipment, glucometers and contraceptive and sexual devices”
• Personal Hygiene and Grooming
“obtaining and using supplies; removing body care (razor, tweezers, lotions); applying and removing cosmetics; washing, drying, combing, styling, brushing and trimming hair; caring for nails on hand/feet; caring for skin, ears, eyes and nose; applying deodorant; cleaning mouth (brushing & flossing teeth) and removing, cleaning, and reinserting dental orthotics and prosthetics” &
- This can include PRESSURE SORE MANAGEMENT & blowing nose
• Sexual Activity
“engaging in activities that result in sexual satisfaction and/or meet relational or reproductive needs”
Area of occupation: Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs). What is it and what are some examples?
Definition: Activities that support daily life within the home and community that often require more complex interactions than self-care used in ADL.
These are essential to live INDEPENDENTLY but aren’t always done by client - e.g. car maintenance or eating out.
Examples include:
• Care of Others (including selecting and supervising caregivers)
“arranging, supervising or providing the care for others” - Includes caring for spouse, family member, or friend outside of work, not necessarily child
• Child Rearing
“providing the care and supervision to support to developmental needs of a child” - this includes needs exceeding basic self care as it provides for developmental needs, accounts for babysitters/school, ensuring social and physical exposure to different environments.
• Care of Pets
