Ecological Models: Overview

Purpose of ecological models in OT practice

emphasize the importance of considering the environment in OT practice

Ecological Models are built on

-social science theory

-early OT models

-disability movement and civil rights

-goodness of fit ideals

The 3 ecological models are:

PEO

PEOP

EHP

The ecological models define person as:

mind, body, spirit

possesses values, interests, skills and abilities, life experiences

The ecological models define the environment as:

The physical, cultural, social, temporal aspects where occupational performance takes place

PEO and PEOP use the term __________ to describe ...

occupations

to describe a series of nested concepts that make up occupations (self-goal-directed, meaningful pursuits that extend over time)

EHP uses the term _______ because ...

task

because the primary purpose of the model is to facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration

occupational Performance is:

-The outcome that is associated with the confluence of the person, environment, and occupation factors

-Cannot be understood outside of the environment

-Depends on the goodness of fit

The ecological models take a _______-_______ approach

top-down