INTRODUCTORY QUESTIONS
OCCUPATION
Activity in which one engages. Daily life activities in which people engage, including activities of daily living
THERAPY
Treatment of a physical or mental illness.
GOAL
End toward which effort is directed
INDEPENDENCE
State of being self-reliant, not requiring or relying on something else or others
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
enable or encourage participation in such activities despite impairments or limitations in physical or mental functioning.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
It is a practice that uses goal-directed activity to promote engagement in those things that people find meaningful.
OCCUPATIONAL PERFORMANCE
result from the interaction among the client, the context, and the activity.
PURPOSEFUL ACTIVITY
activity used during intervention that is goal-directed and typically involves an end product.
THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES
AOTA defines OT for professionals and consumers as a profession that uses
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
what are the two levels of OT practitioners
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
āĀ Ā Ā Ā Has more extensive education and training in theory, evaluation, and research.
āĀ Ā Ā Ā Referred to as performing at the āprofessionalā level of practice
āĀ Ā Ā Ā Must successfully graduate with a masterās degree
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
āĀ Ā Ā Ā Works under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
āĀ Ā Ā Ā Performs at the ātechnicalā level of practice
āĀ Ā Ā Ā Must complete a 2-year associateās degree program
assess existing performance, set therapeutic goals, develop a plan, and implement intervention
What does an Occupational Therapy Practitioner do?
TASKS
refer to the basic units of action.
they help clients RETURN to their jobs
Do Occupational Therapy Practitioners help people get jobs?
PATIENT
in a hospital or rehabilitation setting, professionals typically use the term
CLIENT
when working in a mental health facility or community center, they use the term
CREATIVE THINKERS, SKILLED PROBLEM SOLVERS, INTEREST IN TEACHING, COMMITMENT, DEDICATION
Are there Personality Characteristics Best Suited for a Career Choice in Occupational Therapy?
EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE
Using the best possible research evidence to assess and intervene is termed
FIELDWORK
All educational programs include a clinical training phase referred to as
HOLISTIC APPROACH
Curricula promote professionalism and engagement in occupation through what approach
CLIENTS WITH PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND PSYCHOSOCIAL IMPAIRMENTS
Who are the people served, and what kinds of problems or disabilities are addressed by Occupational Therapy?
HOSPITALS, CLINICS, SCHOOLS, HOMES, COMMUNITY-BASED SETTINGS, ACUTE CARE SETTINGS, REHABILITATION SETTINGS
How are these services delivered and in what kinds of settings?
CLIENTāS INTEREST, MOTIVATIONS, AND GOALS
OTs develop an intervention plan which is based on what three components
PURPOSEFUL ACTIVITIES, PREPARATORY ACTIVITIES, CONTRIVED ACTIVITIES, OCCUPATION-CENTERED ACTIVITIES
What kinds of activities are used by the Occupational Therapy practitioners during intervention?
PREPARATORY ACTIVITIES
help get the client ready for the purposeful activity
CONTRIVED ACTIVITIES
made up of activities that may include some of the same skills required for the occupation.
PURPOSEFUL ACTIVITIES
meaningful to the client but may be one task of the occupation.
THERAPEUTIC MEDIA
The practitioner selects activities using a variety of
CALMING TECHNIQUES
Occupational therapy practitioners coach families on the application of
SENSORY INTEGRATION
An occupational therapy practitioner uses _______ treatment to provide a variety of sensory experiences.