Modalities & Therapeutic Relationship Flashcards
Week 6
What distinguishes purposeful activities from preparatory tasks?
Purposeful activity is goal-directed activity that simulates the actual activity
Preparatory task is used in conjunction with to prepare the client for the purposeful activity
Therapeutic use of occupations and activities include…
modality
media
methods
Modality =
Media + Method
How do occupation-based activities differ from simulated or contrived activities?
Occupation-based activities are related activities by the client’s occupation
Simulated “made-up” or involves substituting actual materials or equipment
Contrived- made up activities that may include some of the same skills required to do the occupation
What are some key examples of interventions that support occupations, and how do they prepare clients for occupational performance?
Sensory Input, Therapeutic exercise, Physical agent modalities, orthotics device
What are the preparatory methods?
- Sensory Input
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Physical agent modalities
- Orthotics device
In what ways can OT practitioners adapt and grade activities to meet individual client needs?
grading the activity involves changing the process, environment, tools, or materials of the activity to increase or decrease the performance demands of the client
Adapting changes the aspect or environment to enable successful performance and accomplish therapeutic goal. -modification, assistive technologies, alternative strategies
How can consultation and education improve occupational therapy outcomes for clients and their families?
Consultations involves providing suggestions and intervention strategies to help client engage in occupations. Information given to benefit the client without giving personal info not related to consultation. To help caregivers follow through with strategies to help client be more successful
Why is the therapeutic relationship crucial to occupational therapy outcomes?
the OT practitioner assesses his or her interaction skills and makes judgement about how to use the skills to help the client benefit solely
How does understanding the stages of loss help occupational therapy practitioners in building stronger therapeutic relationships?
OT practitioners recognize the stages of loss, and are sensitive to emotional effects of loss, and provide support and opportunities to help client work through the stages of loss
What role does the intentional relationship model play in selecting effective interpersonal modes during therapy sessions?
When the therapist is aware of their modes of interacting and able to shift modes as needed
How can occupational therapy practitioners develop trust and empathy with clients while maintaining professional boundaries?
Develops trust by being sincere, follows through plans, and listens to client.
The empathetic practitioner understands, is sensitive to thought, feelings and experiences without losing objectivity
What strategies can be used to foster self-awareness and improve therapeutic use of self?
- journal
- participate in group activities
- ask for specific feedback
- videotape yourself
- reflect on your performance
Purposeful Activity includes…
- goal-directed
- meaningful
- inherent goal
- therapeutic goal
What is within an activity analysis?
- occupational profile
- performance skills
- performance patterns
- activity demands
- client factors
- contexts
How can group interventions enhance therapeutic relationships and outcomes for clients in occupational therapy?
Help clients meet their goals.
How many types of interventions are there according to the OTPF?
A. 7
B. 5
C. 6
D. 3
C. 6
Media + Method = Modality
True
OR
False
True
Making an activity easier or more difficult to simulate “just right” challenge is called…
grading activities
A purposeful activity has a goal and meaning.
True
OR
False
True
How to grade an activity includes…
- structuring an activity
- tool selection
- environmental contexts
- temporal contexts
- instructional methods
- social contexts
- treatment environment
- physical demands
- cognitive factors
- emotional factors
Occupation-based activities occur in. . .
1. a simulated environment
2. the natural environment
3. a contrived environment
- the natural environment