Occupational Therapy Models, Frames of Reference, and Analysis

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering the core models, theories, and frames of reference in Occupational Therapy as presented in the study guide.

Model

A broad theoretical foundation that explains occupation, participation, and the interaction between the person, environment, and occupation; it provides the "big picture."

Theory

Explains why behavior, learning, development, or performance occurs and predicts behavior, but does not provide specific intervention instructions.

Frame of Reference (FOR)

A practical application of theory that guides evaluation and intervention planning by providing treatment strategies and telling the therapist how to intervene.

Activity Analysis

The process of examining the demands of a task, required skills, and tools without focusing on a specific person.

Occupational Analysis

The process of examining the interaction between a person, occupation, and environment while considering the specific meaning, motivation, and habits of an individual.

MOHO (Model of Human Occupation)

An OT model focusing on motivation, habits, roles, routines, and performance capacity.

Volition

A key term in the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) referring to motivation.

Habituation

A key term in the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) referring to habits and roles.

Performance Capacity

A key term in the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) referring to mental and physical abilities.

PEOP (Person-Environment-Occupation-Performance)

A model focusing on the interaction between a person, their environment, and their occupation, highlighting how performance matters in physical rehabilitation and community practice.

CMOP-E (Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement)

A client-centered model that focuses on meaningful engagement and places spirituality at the core.

Occupational Adaptation (OA)

An OT model where the client acts as the change agent to adapt to occupational challenges in order to achieve relative mastery.

Ecology of Human Performance (EHP)

A model focused on how context and environment influence performance range, utilizing five intervention approaches: establish/restore, adapt/modify, alter, prevent, and create.

Biomechanical FOR

A frame of reference focused on physical abilities including strength, ROM, coordination, and endurance, used in orthopedic settings.

Sensory Integration FOR

A frame of reference used for children that focuses on sensory processing and sensory responses.

Cognitive Behavioral FOR

A frame of reference that focuses on the interplay between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, often used in mental health.

Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT)

A frame of reference focusing on normal movement patterns and motor control for neurological conditions like stroke or cerebral palsy.