Domain and Process - Occupations

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

activities oriented toward taking care of one’s own body and completed on a routine basis

Bathing, showering

ADL

obtaining and using supplies; transferring to and from bathing positions

Toileting and toilet hygiene

ADL

using toilet and supplies, controlling bladder and bowel movements, if needed using equipment or agents for control

Dressing

ADL

selecting clothes and dressing appropriately, in sequential fashion, including prosthetics, splits, etc

Eating and Swallowing

ADL

keeping and manipulating food or fluid in the mouth, swallowing it

Feeding

ADL

setting up arranging, and bringing food or fluid from the vessel to the mouth

Functional Mobility

ADL

moving from one position to another (can include transporting objects and functional ambulation)

Personal Hygiene and Grooming

ADL

caring for body, using makeup, brushing teeth, etc

Sexual Activity

ADL

engaging in broad possibilities for sexual expression and experiences with self or others

Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)

activities to support daily life within home and community

Care of Others

IADL

providing care for others, arranging formal and informal care

Care of Pets and Animals

IADL

providing care for pets and service animals, arranging or supervising care

Child Rearing

IADL

providing care and supervision to support the developmental and physiological needs of a child

Communication Management

IADL

sending, receiving, and interpreting information using systems and equipment (ex. phone, writing tools, etc)

Driving and Community Mobility

IADL

planning and moving around in the community using public or private transportation

Financial Management

IADL

using fiscal resources, including transactions, planning and using finances with goals in mind

Home Establishment and Management

IADL

obtaining and maintaining personal and household possessions and environments; including repair

Meal Preparation and Cleanup

planning, prepping, and serving meals, and cleaning up food and tools used

Religious and Spiritual Expression

IADL

Engaging in religious or spiritual activites/organizations/practices for self fulfillment

Safety and Emergency Maintenance

IADL

evaluating situations for risks, hazards; reducing threats to health and safety

Shopping

IADL

prepping shopping lists; selecting, purchasing, and transporting items; managing internet purchases

Health Management (HM)

Activities related to developing, managing, and maintaining health and wellness routines, including self-management, with the goal of improving or maintaining health to support participation in other occupations

Social and Emotional Health Promotion and Maintanence

HM

identifying personal strengths and assets, seeking activities that support health and wellness, and making choices to improve quality of life

Symptom and Condition Management

HM

managing health needs, recognizing symptom changes; develop and use strategies for managing and regulating emotions; navigating and accessing healthcare system

Medication Management

HM

communicating with Dr. about prescriptions, filling Rx, interpreting Rx instructions, taking medications according to directions

Physical Activity

HM

Completing cardio, strength training, and balance training to improve or maintain health and decrease risk of health episodes

Nutrition Management

HM
Implementing and adhering to nutrition and hydration recommendations from medical professionals

Personal Care Device Management

HM

procuring, using, maintaining, personal care devices (ex. hearing aids, glasses, sexual devices)

Rest and Sleep (RS)

Activities related to obtaining restorative rest and sleep to support healthy, active engagement in other occupations

Rest

RS

identifying the need to relax and engage in activities that interrupt physical and mental activity

Sleep Preparation

RS

engaging in routines that prepare self for comfortable rest

Sleep Participation

Taking care of personal needs for sleep

Education (E)

Activities needed for learning and participation in the educational environment

Formal Education Participation

E

participating in academic, nonacademic, extracirriccular, tech, and vocational activities