Wk 1 Lab: Activity Analysis & Occupation Based Activity Analysis

Dr. Jayne, Lab

activity

a form of action that is objective and not related to a specific client’s engagement or context, therefore, can be selected and designed to enhance occupational engagement by supporting the development of performance skills and performance patterns

activity (simplified def)

An activity is something people do that isn’t designed for one specific person. In therapy, it can be used to help build everyday skills and routines.

ex: activity

practicing tying shoelaces isn't just for one client—it can help anyone improve fine motor skills and independence.

tasks

components that make up larger activities of occupations

occupations

the everyday activities that people do as individuals, in families, and with communities to occupy time and bring meaning and purpose to life

occupations (simplified def)

Occupations are the daily things people do alone, with family, or with others that fill their time and give their life meaning and purpose.

ex: occupation 

cooking dinner, playing with friends, or going to work are all occupations because they are part of daily life and help people feel fulfilled.

what makes activity vs occupation different

the added influence of context, culture, meaning and purpose

what matters when looking at the person when determining activities occupation 

the individual performance patterns, performance skills and client factors 

contexts types

environmental factors, personal factors

performance patterns types

habits, routines, roles, rituals

performance skills types 

motor skills, process skills, social interaction skills 

client factors types

values, beliefs, and spirituality, body functions and body structures

analysis

addresses the typical demands of the activity, the range or skill , involved in it’s performance & the various cultural meanings that might be ascribed to it

what do we learn from activity analysis

demands placed on the person performing the activity

tools, equipment, space, and time needed

where and with whom the activity takes place

sequence of steps and timing of those steps

body functions, performance skills and body structures required to perform an activity

what is the 1st step of the activity analysis process

activity awareness

what is the 2nd step of the activity analysis process

type of analysis

what is the 3rd  step of the activity analysis process

relevance and importance 

what is the 4th step of the activity analysis process

identifying steps

what is the 5th step of the activity analysis process

objects & properties

what is the 6th step of the activity analysis process

space 

what is the 7th step of the activity analysis process

social demands

what is the 8th step of the activity analysis process

required body functions

what is the  9th step of the activity analysis process

body structures

what is the 10th step of the activity analysis process

performance skills

what is the final step of the activity analysis process

analysis for therapeutic intervention

what are “personalized” activities

occupations occur with in the context of a person or group. the occupation also has an unique purpose and meaning to the person engaging in it

what is meaning and purpose

occupations are labeled by our culture, can change over time and have significant seemingly insignificant or even unhealthy meaning for the individual

what should we consider abt occupations

they are often enmeshed, co-occurring, hidden, complex, or difficult to define

what are benefits of Activity analysis

identified needed equipment, materials, space & time

provide knowledge bases for instructing others in the steps and how it is done

gives info on how activity might be therapeutic & for whom

helps us to grade or adapt the activity for success

gives specifics for clear documentation

assists in discovering how context influence performance

helps us select appropriate activities for the “just-right challenge”

identified areas for intervention

activity analysis (textbook from OTPF-4)

looks at the typical demands of an activity 

occupational analysis (textbook from OTPF-4)

examines the actual occupations of a particular client, considering the specifics oof how they participate in the occupation and the contexts in which they preform them in