DSM-5 and OT

What is the domain of occupational therapy?

Achieving health, well-being, and participation in life through engagement in occupation.

What is the focus of assessment in occupational therapy?

On the daily activities that clients must and want to accomplish.

What are some theories of mental disorder mentioned?

Early childhood experiences, innate personality, faulty learning, skewed interpretations, neurobiological factors, interactional issues, and cultural expectations.

What is a limitation of the current disease model in mental health?

It is only loosely related to function, and problems may remain after treatment.

What does the ICF (WHO, 2001) address?

Concerns about the disease model, specifically addressing function and recognizing complex interactions affecting positive function.

How does occupational therapy view mental health and disorder?

It has its beginnings in mental health and focuses on understanding occupation's contributions to health and wellness.

What is Kielhofner's Model of Human Occupation (MOHO)?

A general systems model focusing on function as the central concern of assessment and intervention.

What does the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework identify?

The domain of occupational therapy includes occupations, client factors, performance skills, performance patterns, context and environment, and activity demands.

What role does occupational therapy play in promoting mental health?

It involves performance of productive activities, forming relationships, coping strategies, and client-centered interventions.

What are some additional frames of reference in occupational therapy?

Rehabilitation model, Occupational Adaptation model, Selection, Optimization, and Compensation model, Kawa model, and Interpersonal Relationship model.

What trends in health care affect occupational therapy?

Changes in service delivery systems, public policy, awareness of physical and psychological conditions, population diversity, interdisciplinary intervention, and accountability demands.

What are current settings for mental health care?

Inpatient psychiatric hospitals, community mental health centers, day treatment centers, nursing homes, primary care settings, integrated care services, private pay psychotherapy, home health, schools, and psychiatric emergency rooms.

What is the significance of client-centered efforts in occupational therapy?

They aim to understand what is meaningful to the individual and help pursue those activities and relationships.

What outcomes does occupational therapy emphasize for mental health?

Positive outlook, self-efficacy, participation in valued activities, resilience, and subjective well-being.