Topic 3 Flashcards
A set of basic principles and concepts underlying somebody’s practice or conduct.
Philosophy
A set of values, beliefs, truths and principles that guide the practitioner’s actions.
PROFESSIONAL PHILOSOPHY
It is where theories, models of practice, frames of reference, and intervention approaches that guide OT practice are derived from.
PROFESSIONAL PHILOSOPHY
3 AREAS OF CONCERN
- METAPHYSICAL
- EPISTEMOLOGY
- AXIOLOGY
- Emphasis is given to the uniqueness of each individual.
- Empathy and respect for each person.
Dignity
Behavior should be accountable, honest, accurate and maintains professional competence.
Truthfulness
Ability to demonstrate sound judgment, care and discretion.
Prudence
All OT practitioners should abide by the law that govern the practice and to respect the legal rights of the client.
Justice
- Provide support and encouragement to nurture inherent potential.
- Less controlling and directing, more of nurturing.
Freedom
An individual’s right to exercise choice and to demonstrate independence, initiative and self-direction.
Freedom
- Treating all individuals equally
- Attitude of fairness and impartiality
- Respecting each individual’s beliefs, values, and lifestyle.
Equality
Unselfish concern for the welfare of others.
Altruism
A belief that a client should be treated as a person, not an object.
Humanism
The client ,his/her family and significant other sasactive participants throughout the therapeutic process.
Axiology
A change in function that promotes survival and self- actualization.
Adaptation
Promotes mastery to the environment which contributes to a feeling of competency.
Adaptation
Utilizes “…feedback from both human and non-human objects.”
Adaptation
Occupation as a MEANS or END
Use of a specific occupation to bring about change in the client’s performance.
MEANS
Occupation as a MEANS or END
May be equivalent to activity
MEANS
Occupation as a MEANS or END
Desired outcome or product of intervention
END
Occupation as a MEANS or END
It is derived from the person’s values, experiences and culture.
END
Creating OPPORTUNITIES for Learning
Human Learning
General class of human actions that are goal directed.
Activities
Sense of time
Past, present, future
