Conceptual Framework of Occupational Therapy

These flashcards cover key concepts, definitions, and frameworks essential for understanding occupational therapy based on the lecture notes provided.

Ontology

The study of what is most real; in OT, it refers to occupation as central to being.

Epistemology

The study of knowledge; in OT, it refers to knowledge gained through doing, reflection, and evidence.

Axiology

The study of values; in OT, it emphasizes client-centered, holistic, and justice-based care.

Professional Reasoning

Thinking used to plan, direct, perform, and reflect on practice in occupational therapy.

OTPF-4

Occupational Therapy Practice Framework 4th edition; provides a guide for practice including domain and process.

Domain in OTPF-4

Includes Occupations, Client Factors, Performance Skills, Performance Patterns, and Contexts.

Performance Skills

Observable actions related to occupational tasks, categorized as motor skills, process skills, and social interaction skills.

Performance Patterns

Habits, routines, roles, and rituals that support or hinder occupational balance.

Personal Factors

Internal attributes such as age, gender, SES, education, and values that shape client engagement.

Environmental Factors (NP-SAS)

Natural and human-made changes, technology, support, attitudes, and systems that can facilitate or hinder occupation.

Evaluation in OT

A process that includes screening, evaluation, assessment, and gathering client information to formulate goals.

Problem Statement (OT)

Identifies a contributing factor that limits engagement in occupation.

Goal Writing (COAST)

A method for writing goals: C - client, O - occupation, A - assist level, S - specific condition, T - timeline.

Interventions in OT

Strategies used to create, restore, maintain, modify, or prevent decline in occupational performance.

Outcomes in OT

Measures of effectiveness, including occupational performance, prevention, health & wellness, quality of life, and participation.

Co-Occupation

Occupations that are mutually responsive and interdependent between individuals.

Nested Occupation

An occupation occurring within another, such as cooking while supervising a child.