Occupation, Occupational Therapy, & Occupational Science Flashcards
What is “occupation”?
Everyday activities that people do in
communities to occupy time and bring
meaning and purpose in life.
Occupations are classified and named according to what?
the
purposes they serve in enabling
people to meet environmental
challenges successfully
Occupation is derived from what Latin word?
“Occupaio” = to seize or take possession
What are the characteristics of occupation?
- Self-initiated
- Goal-directed
- Experiential and behavioral
- Socially valued or recognized
- Constituted of adaptive skills
- Organized
- Essential to quality of life
- Possesses the capacity to influence health
What is the core philosophical assumption of occupation?
people of all ages and abilities require
occupation to grow and thrive
How do you understand occupations?
- Examine what humans do with their
time. - Look inward. (Know about
occupations based on personal
experience) - Look outward. (Observe other peopleʼs
occupations)
Are all occupations good?
No
What are the environmental factors that affect a person’s occupation?
- Natural and human made changes to the
environment - Products and technology
- Support and relationships
- Attitudes
- Services, systems, and policies
What are the personal factors that could affect a person’s occupation?
- Chronological age
- Sexual orientation (sexual preference, sexual
identity) - Gender identity
- Race and ethnicity
- Cultural identification & attitudes
- Social background, social status, &
socioeconomic status - Upbringing & life experiences
- Habits and past & current behavioral patterns
- Psychological assets, temperament, unique
character traits & coping styles - Education
- Profession & professional identity
- Lifestyle
- Health conditions & fitness status
What are the areas of Occupation?
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
- Health Management
- Rest and Sleep
- Education
- Work
- Play
- Leisure
- Social Participation
Routinely taking care of one’s own body by eating, taking a bath, and toileting, is part of which area of occupation?
ADLs
Supporting daily life within the home and community (e.g. grocery shopping, taking care of a child, commuting, financial management) is under which area of occupation?
IADLs
What is the difference between IADLs and ADLs?
IADLs are more complex and requires more thinking
Activities geared towards taking care of one’s health is under which area of occupation?
health management
The approach of occupational therapy bloomed from where (hint: history)?
Arts and Craft + Moral Treatment Movements
How is creativity practiced in OT?
through adapting,
innovating, changing, going with the flow, and risk taking.
The Art of OT practice includes what kind of abilities?
- Establish rapport
- Empathize
- Guide others to know and make use of their potential
True or False. Occupational Therapy is based on Science.
True. Gathering of data through systematic clinical
observations to:
- Develop new theories
- Verify, refine, or refute existing
theories relevant to practice
A profession should have what characteristics to be defined as such?
- Possesses a disciplined group of
individuals - Adheres to ethical standards
- Founded on a body of knowledge
- Possesses a characteristic language
- Performs a specific or specialized
service/s
What are the 6 Occupational Therapy code of ethics?
- Beneficence
- Autonomy, Privacy, Confidentiality
- Duties
- Justice
- Veracity
- Fidelity
An Occupational therapy personnel shall demonstrate a concern for well-being of the recipients of their service. What code of ethics is described?
beneficence
Occupational therapy personnel shall respect the rights of the recipients of their services. What code of ethics is described?
Autonomy, privacy, confidentiality
Occupational therapy personnel shall achieve and continually maintain high standards of competence. What code of ethics is described?
duties
An Occupational therapy personnel shall comply with laws and Academy policies guiding the profession of occupational therap. What code of ethics is described?
justice
Occupational therapy personnel shall provide accurate information about occupational therapy services. What code of ethics is described?
veracity
Occupational therapy personnel shall treat colleagues and other professionals with fairness, discretion
and integrity. What code of ethics is described?
fidelity
Why was there a need for occupational science?
- Recognition of the significance of occupations to all human beings
- OT required a unique and ethical knowledge
base focused on occupation - Intent is to produce knowledge of occupation
that will inform and strengthen occupational
therapy practice
What are the three prominent ideas of occupational science?
- people are occupational beings with the capacity and needs for occupations
- there is a direct relationship with occupation and health and well-being
- occupation is best considered in context
What are the observable aspects of occupations?
- form: direct
- function: what OT achieves + growth
- meaning: significance
