Chapter 18 Flashcards
Modality
Both the method of intervention and the medium
Methods
The steps, sequences, and approaches used to activate the
therapeutic effect of a medium
Media
The supplies and equipment
Purposeful Activity
Goal-directed activity that simulates the actual occupation
Intervention Modalities
(1) therapeutic use of occupations and activities
(2) interventions to support occupations
(3) education and training
(4) advocacy
(5) group interventions
(6) virtual interventions
Self-Regulation
Actions the client performs to target specific client factors or
performance skills
The general goals of therapeutic exercise are to
(1) increase muscle strength,
(2) maintain or increase joint range of motion and flexibility,
(3) improve muscle endurance,
(4) improve physical conditioning and cardiovascular fitness,
(5) improve coordination.
Physical Agent Modalities (PAMs)
-Used to bring about a response in soft tissue and are most commonly used by OT practitioners for treating hand and arm injuries or disorders.
PAMs use light, sound, water, electricity, temperature, and mechanical devices
to promote changes in function.
Consultation
providing suggestions and
intervention strategies to help clients engage in
occupations
Group Interventions
-Tasks Groups
Categorized as consultation and supervision, focus,
functional, interest, peer support, task, and therapeutic
-Group Dynamics
Refers to the interactions between members based on
personalities and relationships
Consultation and supervision groups
Use of group format for peer support, consultation, and supervision ofOTAs, seen as an increasing need as large occupational therapy departments diminish, and more practitioners
work independently
Focus groups
small groups is to find out about the attitudes and opinions of the members; gaining popularity
Functional groups
Group is created to accomplish specific goals, such as a fundraising group or
publicity group
Interest groups
Group formed around common interests, such as a support group for parents,
exercise group, teen support group, or veterans group.
Peer support groups
provide support for individuals who have a diagnosis,
medical-related problem, or disability in common; group may also involve the
partners, families, and caregivers of the individuals