Ch. 9 Terms

Question 1

informal leadership

Answer 1

the practitioner leads the team to increase their awareness and cultural sensitivity so they may welcome all clients and provide a safe emotional environment for rehabilitation.

Question 2

Perception of participation as an informal leader

Answer 2

-Informal leaders are accessible and demonstrate professional competence, knowledge, experience, and accountability
-the experience of informal leadership is both assertive and receptive
-informal leaders work collaboratively; they are perceived as “go to” staff

Question 3

Leadership influence on OT practice

Answer 3

• Informal leaders organically shape and define practice as supportive mentors, coaches, and educators
  -informal leaders are inspirational and creative in building strength and capacity

Question 4

Support for informal leaders

Answer 4

-informal leaders are validated by having the freedom to realize their vision
-acknowledgment of informal leaders’ unique contributions by organizations enables and supports role participation
-the provision of time and opportunity to connect with peers is key

Question 5

formal leadership

Answer 5

(supervisor or chair of the department) the leader holds authority to make decisions.

Question 6

Transactional leadership

Answer 6

a managerial style of supervision, rewards, and punishment

Question 7

transformational leadership

Answer 7

a collaborative effort to create change. Transformative leaders facilitate change by building confidence and empowering others

Question 8

Characteristics of Good Leaders: Communication

Answer 8

Clearly and succinctly explain; communicate needs verbally and in writing; listen in an open and positive way

Question 9

Motivation (Characteristic)

Answer 9

inspire people to go the extra mile; create passion

Question 10

Responsibility (characteristic)

Answer 10

accept successes and failures; accept blame; apologize if needed

Question 10

Flexibility (characteristic)

Answer 10

take sudden changes in stride; be open to suggestions

Question 10

Positivity (characteristic)

Answer 10

ability to laugh at oneself when something does not go as planned; see the positive in situations

Question 11

Creativity (characteristic)

Answer 11

Think outside the box; try nontraditional solutions; approach problems in nontraditional ways

Question 12

Decisiveness (characteristic)

Answer 12

make decisions quickly; keep things moving

Question 13

Integrity (characteristic)

Answer 13

Truthfulness, honesty; having and standing by a set of strong values; make ethical choices not based on vested interest or preconceived ideas

Question 14

Relationship building (including team building) (characteristic)

Answer 14

Build and maintain a strong and collaborative team

Question 15

Problem-solving (characteristic)

Answer 15

stay calm and identify step-by-step solution

Question 16

Dependability (characteristic)

Answer 16

follow through on plans; keep promises

Question 17

Ability to teach and mentor (characteristic)

Answer 17

Think about the team; support their strengths; support others’ successes

Question 18

advocacy

Answer 18

a client-centered strategy involving a variety of actions taken by the client and therapist, directed to the client’s environment to enact change for the client such that engagement in occupation is enhanced through meeting basic human rights or improving quality of life

Question 19

Steps to advocate

Answer 19

a) identify or clarify the cause
b) record the story (a narrative) about the issue
c) define the purpose of the advocacy efforts. What is the “ask”?
d) get the facts
e) find allies and build alliances
f) target the right people. (this often changes as you move forward)
g) make a detailed plan and write it down
h) get input on the plan and tactics
i) take action
j) review the plan and progress; change the approach if needed but keep going
k) thank all people involved and follow-up with notes to describe outcomes (with pictures if appropriate)

Question 20

grass-roots advocacy

Answer 20

occurs when a group of people organize to contact their elected officials about important policy issues. These efforts begin as a group or person identifies an injustice and seeks support from others to change policies. They organize writing campaigns, social media awareness, and clearly articulate the goals of advocacy

Question 21

*study note box 9.3

Answer 21

*look over box 9.3 in the chapter for different advocacy strategies

Question 22

Participatory Occupational Justice Framework (POJF)

Answer 22

created as a blueprint for action; defines the collaborative process as occurring in multiple contexts, including:
-Local practice, environmental systems, and government (e.g. physical space, setting; access to human and other resources, including technology; safety and security)
-National, political, legislative, policy; sociocultural, and economic (e.g. legal frameworks and human rights observances; cultural, gender, religious, and secular considerations; sustainable resources)
-Regional and global (e.g. national borders; conflict zones; trade partners; strategic alliances)

Question 23

Professional associations

Answer 23

They create, support, and promote the vision of the profession and its members. They provide resources, information, education, and guidelines for current practice. They develop and enforce standards of conduct and performance and guard the interests of the profession.

Question 24

Collaborative enabling processes

Answer 24

-Raise consciousness of occupational injustice
-Engage collaboratively with partners
-Mediate agreement on a plan
-Strategize resource funding
-Support implementation and continuous evaluation
-Inspire advocacy for sustainability

Question 25

American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

Answer 25

The professional organization for OT practitioners in the USA. Originally incorporated in 1917 as the National Society for the Promotion of Occupational Therapy, the association changed its name in 1923. They publish the AJOT journal and have many continuing education programs. They also have memberships for OTs, OTAs, and OT students

Question 26

World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT)

Answer 26

Established in 1952 to help OT practitioners access international information, engage in international exchange, and promote organization of OT in schools in countries where none exists

Question 27

American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF)

Answer 27

a national organization designed to advance the science of OT and increase public understanding of the value of OT. AOTF provides resources to programs and individuals for the purpose of carrying out OT education and research. AOTF publishes “OTJR: Occupation, Participation, and Health”