week 1 Flashcards
the relationship between values, philosophy and practice
Practice: what we do
Values: how we do
Philosophy: why we do
define philosophy
- A conscious framework of assumptions and beliefs that guides actions
- Framework for thinking and processing ideas
define assumptions
ideas or principles that are taken for granted as the basis for argument and action.
define beliefs
convictions about what is true
whats the three principles of philosophy for OT
ontology
epistemology
axiology
whats ontology
“what is most real for occupational therapy” science or study of being
as ever changing occupational beings, interconnected with their environment and trasformation and health
SEEING
whats- “the nature of humans: as ever changing occupational beings”:
human beings are unfused with an innate biological need for occupation (need for growth), humans are an indivisible whole.
whats- “The nature of humans: as interconnected with their environments”:
human beings are part of their daily living environments, cannot be separated with the environment.
whats- “the nature of: transformation and health”:
through occupation, people transform and are transformed by their actions and environments
whats epistemology
“what is knowledge is oT?”
- What knowledge is most important to OT
- How is knowledge used
- Knowledge of occupation is primary for occupation therapists
- Organises and integrates all other knowledge
- Clarifies desired consequences of action
- In for and with present practice situation that is continuously changing (every client is different)
- Tentative, fluid and contingent with the arising practice moment
whats axiology
“what is right action in OT?”- The study of values including what is good, beautiful and morally desirable.
occupation centred practice
collaborative practice
clients and environments as a whole
core values for OT
- Essential humanity and dignity for all people
- Perspective and subjective of clients and their significant others
- Empathy, caring and engagement
- Use of imagination and integrity in creating occupational opportunities
- Inherit potential of people to experience wellbeing
whats the 5 things occupation provides a source of
- Source of meaning
- Source of purpose/ function
- Source of choice and control
- Source of integrating body and mind
- Source of balance and satisfaction (balance=happy)
whats the 4 things occupation provides a mean of
- Means of organising and structuring time
- Means of organising materials and space
- Means of contributing to general community
- The basis of occupational development across the lifespan
Occupational problems and challenges
- Reduction in quality of life
- Restriction of development
- Occupational disruption or deprivation