Models of Practice

Question 1

Paradigm

Answer 1

the fields innermost core of knowledge. It is the identity of OT. How therapists justify and define
the services they provide to clients

Question 2

What is a conceptual practice model?

Answer 2

these surround the paradigm and provide
the unique concepts, evidence, and resources that
occupational therapists use in their practice

Question 3

Related Knowledge

Answer 3

a collection of concepts, facts &
techniques form other fields that therapists use to
supplement unique OT knowledge

Question 4

What are the three types of knowledge?

Answer 4

Paradigm, Conceptual Practice Model and Related Knowledge

Question 5

Aspects of a Paradigm

Answer 5

Core constructs, Focal Viewpoint and intergrating values

Question 6

What do CPM consist of?

Answer 6

Theory, Use in Practice, Practice resources and Research

Question 7

Examples of CPMs

Answer 7

Model of Human Occupation, Biomechanical Model, Cognitive Model and Motor Control Model ect.

Question 8

What is the model development model?

Answer 8

To be a model it must be:

• fully articulated
• simple enough to be used by practitioners
• subject to research
• needs to be able to be applied in practice