Module 3

Question 1

Core Values

Answer 1

1) views humans holistically
2) views humans as active beings wherein occupation is critical to well-being
3) classifies occupations under activities of daily living (ADLS), IADLS, self-care, education, work, plan and leisure, and participation in social activities
4) learning entails experience, thinking, feeling, and doing
5) the profession views occupation as both a means and an end
6) every human has the potential for adaptation
7) OT is based on humanism (altruism, equality, freedom, justice, dignity, truth)
8) The client, family, and significant others are important (client-centered approach)

Question 2

Philosophical Base

Answer 2

Adopted in 1979, reaffirmed in 2004. Examining occupational therapy in terms of the metaphysical, epistemology, and axiology components provides a framework to understand the philosophical base of occupational therapy.

Question 3

Occupation as means and end

Answer 3

Means: The use of a specific occupation to bring about a change in the client’s performance.

End: the desired outcome or product of intervention.

Question 4

Evidenced-based practice

Answer 4

Basing practice on the best available research evidence.

Question 5

Assistive Technology

Answer 5

Devices that aid a person in his or her daily life as necessary.

Question 6

Quality of life

Answer 6

A relative measurement of what provides satisfaction to an individual.

Question 7

Centennial Vision

Answer 7

2017 marks OT’s centennial year. “We envision that occupational therapy is a powerful, widely recognized, science-driven, and evidence-based profession with a globally connected and diverse workforce meetings society’s occupational needs.” It emphasizes evidence-based practice and the value of diversity.

Question 8

Emerging areas of practice (Niche areas)

Answer 8

As health care and society’s needs change, opportunities and new areas of occupational therapy practice emerge. Examples are driving assessments, community health dn wellness, assistive-device developing, aging in place, etc.

Question 9

Public Policy affect on the profession

Answer 9

There are many policies created by the government that affect OT. While some are good, others have led to job losses. Such as the “balanced budget act of 1997.” Also physical therapists and others question the existence of OT. They don’t see it as a necessary health care program.

Question 10

Emerging areas of practice (Niche areas)

Answer 10

As health care and society’s needs change, opportunities and new areas of occupational therapy practice emerge. Examples are driving assessments, community health and wellness, assistive-device developing, aging in place, etc.

Question 11

Specialty/Emerging (niche) practice

Answer 11

As health care and society’s needs change, opportunities and new areas of occupational therapy practice emerge. Examples are driving assessments, community health and wellness, assistive-device developing, aging in place, etc.

Question 12

Biological area of practice

Answer 12

The medical problems caused by disease, disorder, or trauma. The OT works on biological issues like loss of capacity, loss of sense, limitation in development or growth, limitation in movement, pain, damage to body systems, or neuromuscular disorders.

Question 13

Non-Traditional areas of Practice

Answer 13

Places like correctional facilities, industrial settings, hospice, heath maintenance organizations, and community transition settings. The role of the practitioner varies by setting, but the aim is to hep individuals function more fully in their lives.

Question 14

Psychological area of practice

Answer 14

Address psychological problems that affect thinking, memory, attention, emotions control, judgment, and self-concept.

Question 15

Practice Area/Setting

Answer 15

Primarily work in rehabilitation facilities, school systems, skilled nursing facilities, and acute care.

Question 16

All-inclusive

Answer 16

Include long-term care facilities that provide occupational therapy services that address biological, psychological, and sociological functions. These provide residence for people for long periods of time.

Question 17

Private Practice

Answer 17

This includes pretty much everything. It all depends on what private sector an OT has created. OT practitioners can fully participate in Medicare programs by permitting qualified practitioner to apply for medicare provider numbers.

Question 18

Humanism

Answer 18

The belief that the client should be treated as a person, not an object.

Question 19

Client Centered Approach

Answer 19

An approach in which the client, family, and significant others are active participants throughout then therapeutic process.

Question 20

Quality of life

Answer 20

A relative measurement of what is meaningful and what provides satisfaction to an individual.