Module 1: CMOP-E Flashcards
What is theory?
Theories are organized systems of ideas used to help explain or predict how things work
(Theories explain why things are the way they are)
What is the purpose of a theory?
Theory supports everything we do. Practice models, approaches, and frameworks are rooted in theory.
What is the purpose of occupational therapy theory?
Occupational therapy theory helps us to anticipate and address people’s occupational participation.
Occupational therapy theory changes as we continue to gather evidence.
What is the difference between a theory and model?
A model describes but does not explain. Theories are more likely to have tested hypotheses to explain phenomena.
In occupational therapy, the words theories and models are used interchangeably.
What is a paradigm?
Ideas, themes, values, around which theories and models are developed
What are two TYPES of theories about occupation?
- Generic theories
2. Specific theory
What are generic theories about occupation?
- Generic theories provide a “big picture” view of occupation
- They are applicable to different settings and populations
- They consider aspects about occupation (self-care, productivity, and leisure)
- They do not focus on discrete aspects of the person and environment.
Example: MOHO, Kawa River Model, CMOP-E
What are specific theories about occupation?
Specific theories provide an “up-close” view of the person and environment components, are applied only in specific settings and populations. It is possible to use more than one specific theory at a point in time.
What are two TYPES of generic models
A. Conceptual model - models that guide our thinking about understanding people as occupational beings (CMOP-E, Kawa MOHO, PEO)
B. Practice process models - models that guide our actions (CPPF)
Why is adhering to theory important in occupational therapy practice?
Applying a theoretical approach:
- Helps to shape our thinking and actions
- Is a means to communicate with and engage with clients
- Generic theories gives a broad view
- Specific theories allows us to dig deeper into component factors
What are examples of factors that influence theory selection? (Provide at least two examples)
- Client goals
- Therapist’s past experience and competency
- Therapist’s knowledge
- Practice setting
- Accessibility of literature, education
Define occupation
Occupation can be defined as everything people do in order to occupy themselves including, self-care, leisure, and productivity. It can also be defined as the activities or things that people do that give people meaning and purpose.
What are some basic assumptions about occupation? (Name at least two)
- Humans are occupational beings
- Occupation has the potential for therapeutic value
- Occupation bring meaning to life (cultural and personal)
- Occupations organize time and bring structure to life
- Occupations are idiosyncratic
- Not all occupations lead to health
Regarding occupational therapy values and beliefs, what are some values and beliefs about occupation?
- Occupation gives meaning to life
- Occupation is an important determinant of health, well-being and justice
- Occupation organizes behaviour
- Occupation develops and changes overtime
- Occupation shapes and is shaped by environment
- Occupation has therapeutic value
Regarding occupational therapy values and beliefs, what are some values and beliefs about the person?
- Humans are occupational beings
- Every person is unique
- Every person has intrinsic dignity and worth
- Every person has the right to make choices about life
- Every person has the right to self-determination
- People have some ability to participate in occupation
- People have the potential to change
- People are social and spiritual beings
- People have diverse abilities for participating in occupation
- People shape and are shaped by their environments