Analyzing Occupations

what is health

A state of complete physical, mental and social well being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

what is well-being

a general term encompassing the total universe of human life domains including physical, mental, and social aspects that make up what can be called a “good life”

participation is

involvement in a life situation or daily life activities that are purposeful and meaingful

engagement in occupation is 

performance of occupations as the result of choice, motivation and meaning within a supportive context

a human is

an occupational being

occupations are central to a persons

health, identity and sense of competence

occupations include things a person

needs to, wants to and are expected to do

bathing and showering is an

ADL

feeding, dressing, functional mobility are

ADLs

toileting, eating/swallowing, sexual activity, and hygiene/grooming are 

all ADLS

performance is graded on

independence, safety and adequacy

level of independence involves

verbal/physical assistant, temporary or permanent assistance, adaptive equipment

safety includes

physical, cognitive, emotional

adequacy involves

efficiency and ease, physical difficulty, societal standards

care of others/pets, driving/community mobility, religious expression, meal prep and cleanup are

all IADLs

communication management, financial management, home management, shopping, safety/ emergency maintenance are all 

IADLs

health management

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

rest and sleep are

activities relating to obtaining restorative rest and sleep to support healthy active engagement in other occupations

education is

activities needed for learning and participating in the educational environment

social participation is 

activities that involve social interactions and support social interdependance

work is

labor or exertion related to the development, production, delivery, or management of objects or services

leisure is

nonobligatory activity that is intrinsically motivated and engaged in during discretionary time

play is

activities that are intrinsically motivated, internally controlled and freely chosen and that may include suspension of reality, exploration, humor, risk taking, contests, and celebrations

co-occupations are

occupations that implicitly involve two or more individuals and includes aspects of physicality, emotionality, and intentionality

what are the three types of modification

method, objects and environment

what are environmental factors

aspects of physical, social and attitudinal surroundings in which people live and conduct their lives

environmental factors influence

functioning, disability and have positive and negative aspects

what are the 5 categories of environmental factors

natural environment/human made changes, products and technology, supports/relationships, attitudes, services/ systems/policies

personal factors are

the particular background of a persons life and consist of unique features of the person that are not part of the health condition or state of health

what is occupational justice

a justice that recognizes occupational rights to inclusive participation in everyday occupations for all persons in society regardless of age, ability, gender, social class, or other differences

client factors are

specific capacities, characteristics, or beliefs that reside within the person. affected by the presence or absence or illness, disease, deprivation, or disability, influenced by stages and associated experiences and impact occupational performance

values are

acquired beliefs and commitments derived from culture about what is good, right and important to do

altruism

unselfish concern for welfare of others

equality

right to same oppurtunities

freedom

right to excersize autonomy

justice

upholding moral and legal principles

dignity

promoting and preserving inherent worth

truth

faithful to facts and reality

prudence

use of reason

values influence

priorities, behaviors, lifestyle

beliefs are

strongly held ideas about the way things are or things should be

beliefs can be 

helpful/positive or detrimental/negative

spirituality is

a deep experience of meaning brought about by engaging in occupations that involve the enacting of personal values and beliefs, reflection, and intention within a supportive contextual environment

studies show that being spiritual is linked to higher levels of

creativity

body functions

mental, sensory, neuromuscular/movement related, body system, voice/speech

specific mental functions

higher level cognitive, attention, memory, perception, thought, mental sequencing, emotional, experience of self and time

global mental functions

consciousness, orientation, psychosocial, temperament/personality, energy, sleep