Can-Model MOP

Canadian Model of Occupational Participation focus of model

purpose and meaning of specific occupational participation for an individual, and the possibilities offered by contextual factor to access, initiate, and sustain participation

OT's role in Can-Model

focus on an idnvidiaul's basic needs (autonomy, relatedness), their relationships (with others, environment, and culture) and their history (life course and community history)

key components of Can-model

model emphasizes collaboration between the therapist and the client to determine if the context supports the initiation of occupational participation

features of can-MOP

explicit focus on occupational participation

removal of categorization of occupations

advanced consideration of performance components, the environments, meaning, history, and occupational possibilites

theorists of Can-MOP

Helene Polatajko, Elizabeth Townsend, and Janet Craik

optimal functioning of Can-MOP

viewed as a solid, positive foundation between an individual's personal aspects, their occupation, and their environment

interconnectivity

when these three elements are interconnected positively, the individual can engage in occupations that are truly meaningful

dysfunction barriers

occurs when there is a barrier in any of these three aspects: person, occupation, or environment

client-centered approach

Change is promoted through a holistic mindset and techniques that prioritize the client's preferences

process of change

Therapists check in on physical health, ensure the occupation provides meaning, and verify that the environment has no physical barriers

motivation in Can-MOP

occupational participation itself is considered the primary driver of motivation

Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM)

used to identify client-centered goals in self-care, productivity, and leisure, rating performance and satisfaction on a 10-point scale

evaluation process for Can-MOP

1. initial consult/screening

2. occupational profile

3. assessment of performance/satisfaction

4. Analyzing contextual factors

5. goal setting/intervention planning

6. re-evaluation

step 1: initial consult/screening

identifying concerns and areas for further evaluation

step 2: occupational profile

collecting history, values, and interests

step 3: assessments of performance/satisfaction

identifying strengths and limitations using specific tools

step 4: analyzing contextual factors

examining environmental and relationships

step 5: goal setting/intervention planning

developing a plan based on client priorities

step 6: re-evaluation

tracking progress and modifying goals throughout interventions

intervention guidelines for Can-MOP

individualization: interventions are highly specific to the client's context and meaningful occupations

specific strategies for Can-MOP

client-centered goal setting, occupational engagement, environmental modification, skill development and training, cognitive and psychological support, promotion of self-management and advoacy