Topic 3 Flashcards
standards of practice
- professional standing
- referral
- screening
- assessment
- intervention plan
- intervention
- transition services
- discontinuation
- continuous quality improvement
- management
A set of basic principles and concepts underlying somebody’s practice or conduct.
Philosophy
It is where theories, models of practice, frames of reference, and intervention approaches that guide OT practice are derived from.
PROFESSIONAL PHILOSOPHY
A set of values, beliefs, truths and principles that guide the practitioner’s actions.
PROFESSIONAL PHILOSOPHY
3 AREAS OF CONCERN
- METAPHYSICAL
- EPISTEMOLOGY
- AXIOLOGY
Questions concerned with the nature of humankind.
METAPHYSICAL
Sub-areas of Metaphysical
a) Holistic view of humankind
b) Humans As Active Being
c) Humans As Occupational Beings
- Views a person, not by part, but as a WHOLE.
- A dynamic and harmonious interaction of biological, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual elements.
Holistic view of humankind
- Can CONTROL and DETERMINE their own behavior and change it as they desire.
- OPEN SYSTEM
Humans As Active Beings
Continuous interaction between person and environment
OPEN SYSTEM
- Occupations
- Redefining OCCUPATION
- Occupational Profile
- Occupational Performance
Humans As Occupational Beings
Related to the nature, origin and limits of human knowledge
EPISTEMOLOGY
Sub-areas of Epistemology
a) Human Learning
b) Occupation as MEANS and END
c) Human’s Potential for Adaptation
General class of human actions that are goal directed
Activities
- Basic units of behavior
- Simplest form of action
Task