Week 4 Flashcards
How does theory support clinical reasoning in OT?
Theory supports clinical reasoning by providing a knowledge base that guides decision-making in practice. It helps occupational therapists determine the best interventions for clients based on their understanding of human functioning and occupational performance.
What is the link between paradigms, theory, and occupational therapy practice?
In OT, various theories are used to guide practice, but the common link is the relationship between person, environment, occupation, and performance. This relationship influences health and well-being, forming the basis for OT’s understanding of human behavior and functioning.
What is a Frame of Reference (FOR) in occupational therapy?
A Frame of Reference (FOR) guides practice by delineating beliefs, assumptions, definitions, and concepts within a specific area of practice (e.g., health). It provides a broader understanding compared to a model, but focuses on particular aspects of practice.
What is the ICF framework in occupational therapy?
The ICF (International Classification of Functioning) is a WHO framework that provides a standard language for describing health and health-related states. It views functioning as a dynamic interaction between a person’s health condition, environmental factors, and personal factors, emphasizing health and functioning over disability.
How can the ICF be applied in occupational therapy practice?
The ICF can be applied by considering a client’s health condition, environmental factors, and personal factors when assessing occupational performance. For example, understanding the impact of spinal nerve compression, pain, and environment when working with a client like Bob, who experiences back injury.
What are some examples of Frames of Reference in occupational therapy?
Biomechanical FOR
Cognitive-Behavioral FOR
AOTA Practice Framework
What is the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO)?
MOHO, developed by Gary Kielhofner, investigates the interaction between person, environment, and occupation. It includes:
Volition: Motivation to engage in occupations
Habituation: How occupations fall within routines
Performance capacity: Ability to perform occupations
Causation: The relationship between actions and feelings.
What is the Canadian Model of Occupational Performance (CMOP-E)?
The CMOP-E model focuses on the interaction between person, occupation, and environment, with spirituality at the center. It categorizes person factors (cognitive, physical, affective), occupation factors (self-care, productivity, leisure), and environment factors (physical, social, cultural, institutional).
What is the KAWA model in occupational therapy?
The KAWA model is a non-western approach to OT that uses a river metaphor:
Water: Represents life flow
Riverbed: Represents the physical and social environment
Rocks: Barriers to occupational performance
Driftwood: Personal attributes that support or hinder occupational engagement.
What is the PEOP model and how is it applied in OT practice?
PEOP (Person, Environment, Occupation, Performance) focuses on the interaction between these components and how they influence occupational performance. It uses a top-down approach, considering the barriers and enablers that affect the performance of meaningful occupations.
What is the significance of breaking down occupations into tasks and actions?
Understanding an occupation involves breaking it down into smaller tasks and actions. For example, a role (mother) might involve tasks (bathing a child), which can be further divided into actions (holding the shampoo, squeezing the bottle). This detailed breakdown helps to identify and address occupational performance issues.
What are the key concepts and terms in occupational therapy?
Theory & Clinical Reasoning
Paradigm, Theory, FOR, and Models
ICF, PEOP, KAWA, MOHO, CMOP-E
Classifying Occupations: Work, leisure, self-care
Importance of building a holistic profile to guide intervention and improve well-being.
