Occupations versus Activities

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Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy (Practice Framework ) Flashcards on Occupations versus Activities, created by Robin Decker on 05/10/2018.
Robin Decker
Flashcards by Robin Decker, updated more than 1 year ago
Robin Decker
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Occupations Address Kinesthesia, motor skills, bilateral skills, strength, ROM, fine motor skills, grasp, balance, dominance, mental/cognitive (planning, sequencing, problem solving, attention, following directions) etc.....
Mary Reilly "Crafts can be adapted to meet nearly all needs in mental/physical dysfunction. Movements required of physical restoration of function can be found in various crafts. Crafts can meet needs to encourage focus and production of item verses scattered, destructive activity of psych patient. Crafts also meet various levels of cognitive function."
Adolf Meyer "The proper use of time in some helpful and gratifying activity appeared...a fundamental issue in the treatment of any...patient." **helps w/focus and keeps from self-injurious behavior
Occupations Require Coordination between: Physical, emotional, and cognitive systems
Client Centered * have MEANING and PURPOSE to client * Gets them engaged * Get patient invested in end product * Activity NEEDS to be PURPOSEFUL
Occupations Give us meaning and defines our roles. Ex: cooking is the occupation; within the occupation are activities such as cleaning dishes, setting table, etc.
Characteristics of Occupations * Human pursuits * Directed & Purposeful * Influenced by context * Identified by person * Gives meaning to person's life * Important determinant to health & well being * Organized behavior
Characteristics of Occupations continued... * Develops/changes over a life time * Is shaped and shapes surrounding environment * Has therapeutic effectiveness * Significantly influences human development * Have a social and symbolic context
Characteristics of Occupations continued... * Culturally influenced * Influenced by age/gender * Influenced by socio-economic status * Religion can be influential * Environment can hinder or support engagement in occupations
Occupational Form (We evaluate this) It's what we actually evaluate or observe to determine if the person can do the... Occupational performance
Occupational Performance Ex. putting on a shirt/jacket/sweater
Occupational Deprivation * Can limit full participation * Need to be aware as you plan/select interventions
Activity Analysis Dissect activity so it fits the patient. COTA's own this skill!
Make Intervention Occupation Based 3 Considerations: 1. Task selection/Activity 2. Environment 3. Therapeutic handling/practice skills
Purposeful Activity 1. Central tenet throughout OT history 2. Used to Evaluate patient 3. Used to Treat patient
What is Purposeful Activity? 1. Goal directed & prevents or restores function 2. Meaningful to patient 3. Patient Active, not Passive 4. Addresses at least ONE occupation area 5. Can be graded (made more difficult/easy) 6. Reflects real life occupations 7. Interesting to client 8. Done in usual routine of day
What OT is NOT! 1. A diversion 2. Recreational 3. Keeps idle hands busy 4. Busywork 5. Doesn't connect w/patient's needs
Occupational Choice ** You Empower Patient ** Give them sense of control
Just Right Challenge A balance between skills of person and what he/she is being asked to perform. Tough balance even for seasoned therapist. Don't want to make too hard or too easy!
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