Occupational Therapy Concepts

These flashcards cover key concepts and terminology relevant to the field of Occupational Therapy, facilitating better retention and understanding for exam preparation.

Multidisciplinary

Involving multiple disciplines or fields of study.

Occupational Justice

Emphasizes fair and equitable opportunities for all individuals to engage in meaningful occupations.

Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL)

Tasks that are necessary for living independently, such as cooking and cleaning.

Client-Centered Care

An approach where intervention focuses on the individual’s preferences and goals.

Cultural Sensitivity

Awareness and acceptance of diverse people's backgrounds and practices.

American Occupational Therapy Association

The professional organization originally called the National Society for the Promotion of Occupational Therapy.

Aging in Place

The ability for elderly individuals to live in their own homes as they age.

Level I Fieldwork

An observational experience completed concurrently with academic coursework in occupational therapy education.

Person-Environment-Occupation (PEO) Model

A framework in occupational therapy that considers the interaction between person, environment, and occupation.

Health Disparities

Differences in health outcomes that are linked to social, economic, or environmental disadvantage.

HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, which protects patient health information.

Upward Mobility

Advancement in social status or economic level, particularly in comparison to one's parents.

Non-Spiritual Occupation

Activities that do not necessarily have spiritual significance but can hold personal meaning.

Direct Observable Aspects of Occupation

Elements of occupations that are tangible and measurable, known as 'form'.

Occupational Science

The study of human engagement in occupations and the significance of these activities.

Spirituality

An aspect of human experience encompassing deeper meanings and purposes in occupations.