Occupational Therapy Overview

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What is the primary goal of occupational therapy?

  • To address functional limitations and impairments.
  • To help people develop their motor skills.
  • To provide physical exercises to improve strength and flexibility.
  • To enable individuals to engage in meaningful and purposeful activities. (correct)

What is the difference between 'occupations' and 'occupational performance'?

  • Occupations refer to physical tasks, while occupational performance includes both physical and mental aspects.
  • Occupations are activities that people do, while occupational performance is the ability to complete those activities. (correct)
  • There is no difference; they are interchangeable terms.
  • Occupations are defined by their purpose, while occupational performance is measured by efficiency.

Which of the following is NOT considered an occupation as defined by the OTPF-4?

  • Education
  • Health management
  • Social networking (correct)
  • Rest and sleep

Which of the following is an example of 'process skills'?

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Why does the text emphasize 'purposeful movement' in relation to occupational therapy?

<p>To connect physical movements to the underlying motivations and goals of an individual. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'functional anatomy' in the context of occupational therapy?

<p>The study of how the body's structure and function influence occupational performance. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'activity analysis' and how is it used by occupational therapists?

<p>Breaking down activities into their components to identify potential barriers or facilitators. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea of the text's warning against 'reductionism' in occupational therapy?

<p>Occupational therapists should focus on the patient's personal goals and motivations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of 'performance patterns' as described in the text?

<p>A patient's strength and flexibility scores on a physical assessment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the example of the father learning to walk his daughter down the aisle?

<p>To demonstrate the importance of considering the individual's goals and motivations in occupational therapy practice. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify an example of an ADL (Activity of Daily Living) based on the provided text.

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What is an example of an 'IADL' (Instrumental Activity of Daily Living) as described in the text?

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Select the statement that best represents 'occupational performance' as defined in the text.

<p>Achieving personal goals and aspirations through meaningful activities. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of occupational performance is NOT addressed in the provided text?

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How does the text connect the concept of 'occupational performance' to the idea of personal meaning?

<p>By emphasizing the importance of activities that contribute to a sense of purpose in life. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements BEST reflects the author's perspective on occupational therapy?

<p>Occupational therapy emphasizes the individual's experience within the context of meaningful activities. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Occupations

Everyday activities that give meaning and purpose to life.

Occupational Performance

The ability to complete meaningful activities.

Performance Skills

Goal-directed actions that contribute to completing meaningful activities.

Motor Skills

Skills that involve movement and coordination of the body.

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Process Skills

Skills that involve thinking, planning, and organizing.

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Social Interaction Skills

Skills that involve interacting with others.

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Functional Anatomy

The study of how body structures support daily movements.

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Functional Mobility

Moving from one position or place to another.

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Purposeful Movement

Movement with a specific purpose or goal.

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Performance Patterns

Habits, routines, roles, and rituals that structure daily life.

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Activity Analysis

Analyzing how activities are performed and identifying factors that support or hinder completion.

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Reductionism

Focusing on only one aspect of a situation, rather than considering the whole picture.

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Occupational Outcome

The desired outcome of occupational therapy intervention, focusing on the meaningful activity.

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ADLs

Activities of Daily Living

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IADLs

Instrumental Activities of Daily Living

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Study Notes

Getting Oriented

  • Occupational therapists (OTs) and occupational therapy assistants (OTAs) work with people to achieve their full potential.
  • Play-based interventions can help children reach developmental milestones.
  • Rehabilitation settings help individuals recover daily living skills (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).
  • Occupational therapy aims to help people live fulfilling lives.
  • Recreational activities like cycling can combine multiple aspects of occupation (leisure, community mobility, health management).
  • Intrinsic motivation and personal meaning are important factors in occupational engagement.

The Language of Occupation

  • Occupations are daily activities that give meaning to life.
  • ADLs, IADLs, rest, sleep, education, work, play, leisure, health management, and social participation are included in occupations.
  • Occupational performance is completing meaningful activities as individuals, groups or populations.
  • Performance skills like motor, process, and social interaction skills contribute to occupational performance.
  • Motor skills focus on movement, process skills involve thinking and managing tasks, and social skills emphasize interaction.
  • Functional anatomy is the study of body structures directly related to movement and occupational performance.

Occupational Performance

  • Motor skills—reaching, stabilizing, manipulating, walking.
  • Underlying musculoskeletal structures are crucial to motor skills.
  • Cognitive, emotional and psychosocial functions are essential to process skills, including problem-solving and organization.
  • Social interaction skills are crucial to working effectively with others.
  • Occupational performance skills include purposeful movement which is distinct from mere physical motion and involves recognition of individual actions.
  • Occupational therapy addresses daily habits, routines, roles and rituals that create rhythms and expectations for daily life.
  • Occupational therapy uses activity analysis to identify and address performance skills and patterns.
  • Reductionism in occupational performance analysis should be avoided.

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