Lecture 2: Concept of Occupational Performance Flashcards
What is the concept of Occupational Performance?
The ability to perform tasks that allow carrying out occupational roles in a satisfying manner appropriate for an individual’s developmental stage, culture, and environment
This definition is based on the work of Pedretti & Early (2001)
What are the components that influence Occupational Performance?
A product of the transaction among:
* person factors
* task demands
* environmental demands
* societal and cultural influences
List the domains of concern in Occupational Performance models.
- Occupation
- Person
- Environment
What are the key terminologies associated with Occupational Performance?
- Occupational Performance (OP)
- Occupational role
- Competence
- Adaptation
What does Activity Analysis involve?
Breaking down and examining tasks scientifically within a cultural and environmental context, including both generic properties and specific characteristics.
What are the aspects of Performance Patterns?
- Habits
- Routines
- Roles
- Rituals
Fill in the blank: A _______ is a sequence of occupations where habits are embedded.
Routine
What are the characteristics of Roles in Occupational Therapy?
- Aspects of identity shaped by culture and context
- Governed by norms
- Conceptualized and defined by the client and the activities and occupations one engages in
Fill in the blank: A ____ is a specific, automatic behavior performed repeatedly with little variation.
Habit
What are the implications of understanding Performance Patterns in practice?
Helps understand hidden reasons for a client’s occupational performance and how they construct occupations to fulfill perceived roles.
What are the characteristics of Rituals in Occupational Therapy?
Symbolic actions with spiritual, cultural, or social meaning that contribute to a client’s identity and reinforce values and beliefs.
What is the significance of the ecological models in Occupational Therapy?
They capture the occupational perspective of human occupation and are the basis for several Occupational Performance Models.
List some models that stem from the Occupational Performance Models.
- Person-Environment-Occupation Model (Law et al. 1996)
- Canadian Model of Occupational Performance & Engagement (CMOP-E)
- Ecology of Human Performance Model (Dunn et al, 1994)
What is the role of practitioners in assessing clients’ engagement in occupations?
To determine the transaction between client factors and performance skills, create adaptations, modifications, and select occupation-based interventions.
What are some cognitive skills involved in the task of drinking from a cup?
Planning the sequence of actions, monitoring the flow of water, and adjusting grip strength.
