Lecture 1: Intro to Occupation Flashcards
What are occupations?
Everyday personalised activities that people do as individuals, in families, and with communities to occupy time and bring meaning and purpose to life.
(AOTA, 2020)
Define self-care or ADL.
Activities oriented toward taking care of one’s own body and completed on a routine basis.
List the occupations under Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
- Bathing, showering
- Toileting & toilet hygiene
- Dressing
- Eating & swallowing
- Feeding
- Functional mobility
- Personal hygiene & grooming
- Sexual activity
Define Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs).
Activities to support daily life within home and community.
What are the characteristics of IADLs?
- Generally optional in nature but can be delegated to another person
- Often require more complex interactions than ADLs.
List the occupations under Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs).
- Care of others
- Care of pets & animals
- Child rearing
- Communication management
- Driving & community mobility
- Financial management
- Home establishment & management
- Meal preparation & cleanup
- Religious & spiritual expression
- Safety & emergency maintenance
- Shopping
What is the definition of Health Management?
Activities related to developing, managing, and maintaining health and wellness routines, including self-management with the goal of improving or maintaining health.
List the occupations under Health Management.
- Social and emotional health promotion and maintenance
- Symptom and condition management
- Communication with the health care system
- Medication management
- Physical activity
- Nutrition management
- Personal care device management
Define Rest and Sleep.
Activities related to obtaining restorative rest and sleep to support healthy, active engagement in other occupations.
What is the difference between rest and sleep?
- Rest: relaxing activities aiming to restore energy, calm, and renewed interest in engagement
- Sleep: a series of activities resulting in going to sleep, staying asleep, and ensuring health.
What is the definition of Education in the context of occupations?
Activities needed for learning and participating in the educational environment.
What is the definition of Work?
Labor or exertion related to the development, production, delivery, or management of objects or services.
List the occupations under Work.
- Employment interests and pursuits
- Employment seeking and acquisition
- Job performance and maintenance
- Retirement preparation and adjustment
- Volunteer exploration
- Volunteer participation
Define Play and Leisure.
- Play: activities that are intrinsically motivated, internally controlled, and freely chosen
- Leisure: nonobligatory activity that is intrinsically motivated and engaged in during discretionary time.
What is the definition of Social Participation?
Activities that involve social interaction with others, including family, friends, peers, and community members, that support social interdependence.
List the occupations under Social Participation.
- Community participation
- Family participation
- Friendships
- Intimate partner relationships
- Peer group participation
What are the properties of occupation?
- Form: observable action
- Function: functional purpose
- Meaning: significance to the individual.
How is occupation used in occupational therapy?
- As a means: using occupation therapeutically in the intervention process
- As an end: engaging patients in meaningful occupation.
Provide an example of using occupation as a mean and end.
- Mean: Planning a meal to train memory and problem-solving skills.
- End: Patient is able to do meal planning for his/her family when returning home.
