Occupational Therapy Principles

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to occupational therapy principles, focusing on remediation, compensatory techniques, performance skills, and other critical aspects of treatment in therapy sessions.

Remediation

The process of correcting or improving a deficiency in a skill or function, often through exercises or therapy.

Compensatory Techniques

Strategies used to help a person adapt to a loss of function, allowing them to perform activities using alternative methods.

Activity Analysis

The process of breaking down the steps involved in performing a task, considering the environment, motor skills, cognitive skills, and context.

Performance Skills

Observable actions that are goal-directed and involve motor skills, process skills, and social interaction skills.

Motor Skills

The ability to move oneself and interact with objects effectively, including the coordination of movement and stabilization.

Process Skills

Cognitive abilities that involve organizing, planning, and executing tasks in a functional manner.

Social Interaction Skills

The ways in which individuals communicate and engage with others, both verbally and non-verbally.

Client Factors

Intrinsic characteristics of a person that influence their occupational performance, including values, beliefs, spirituality, body functions, and body structures.

Therapeutic Use of Self

The use of one's personality, experiences, and communication style to build rapport with clients and enhance therapeutic relationships.

Direct Services

Hands-on intervention provided directly to a client, such as therapy sessions or treatment activities.

Indirect Services

Supportive strategies, including consultation and collaboration with others, rather than direct hands-on therapy.

Preventive Interventions

Actions taken to reduce the risk of injury or illness, such as fall prevention strategies for older adults.

Neuromuscular Reeducation

Therapeutic techniques aimed at retraining the brain and the body to improve motor control and function after injury or illness.

Executive Functioning

Higher-level cognitive processes that include planning, organizing, prioritizing, and managing tasks.

Orientation Boards

Tools used in therapy to provide cues for patient awareness regarding person, place, time, and situation, especially in memory care settings.

Hypotonicity

A condition of reduced muscle tone or tension, which may affect movement and stability.

Hypertonicity

A condition of increased muscle tone or tension, which may restrict movement and functional mobility.

SOAP Note

A documentation method in healthcare consisting of Subjective information, Objective observations, Assessment, and Plan for treatment.