week 1 Flashcards

1
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the relationship between values, philosophy and practice

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Practice: what we do
Values: how we do
Philosophy: why we do

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define philosophy

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  • A conscious framework of assumptions and beliefs that guides actions
  • Framework for thinking and processing ideas
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define assumptions

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ideas or principles that are taken for granted as the basis for argument and action.

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4
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define beliefs

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convictions about what is true

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5
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whats the three principles of philosophy for OT

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ontology
epistemology
axiology

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whats ontology

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“what is most real for occupational therapy” science or study of being
as ever changing occupational beings, interconnected with their environment and trasformation and health
SEEING

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7
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whats- “the nature of humans: as ever changing occupational beings”:

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human beings are unfused with an innate biological need for occupation (need for growth), humans are an indivisible whole.

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whats- “The nature of humans: as interconnected with their environments”:

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human beings are part of their daily living environments, cannot be separated with the environment.

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whats- “the nature of: transformation and health”:

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through occupation, people transform and are transformed by their actions and environments

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whats epistemology

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“what is knowledge is oT?”

  • What knowledge is most important to OT
  • How is knowledge used
  • Knowledge of occupation is primary for occupation therapists
  • Organises and integrates all other knowledge
  • Clarifies desired consequences of action
  • In for and with present practice situation that is continuously changing (every client is different)
  • Tentative, fluid and contingent with the arising practice moment
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whats axiology

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“what is right action in OT?”- The study of values including what is good, beautiful and morally desirable.
occupation centred practice
collaborative practice
clients and environments as a whole

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core values for OT

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  • Essential humanity and dignity for all people
  • Perspective and subjective of clients and their significant others
  • Empathy, caring and engagement
  • Use of imagination and integrity in creating occupational opportunities
  • Inherit potential of people to experience wellbeing
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whats the 5 things occupation provides a source of

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  1. Source of meaning
  2. Source of purpose/ function
  3. Source of choice and control
  4. Source of integrating body and mind
  5. Source of balance and satisfaction (balance=happy)
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whats the 4 things occupation provides a mean of

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  1. Means of organising and structuring time
  2. Means of organising materials and space
  3. Means of contributing to general community
  4. The basis of occupational development across the lifespan
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Occupational problems and challenges

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  • Reduction in quality of life
  • Restriction of development
  • Occupational disruption or deprivation
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16
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Occupation- therapeutic agency

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  • Opportunities
  • Modification
  • Compensatory techniques
  • Counselling and problem solving to facilitate participation
17
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what OTs do

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  • Promote health and well being
  • Enhance quality of life
  • Facilitate engagement and interaction with environment
  • Promote skill development
  • Improve occupational performance
  • Facilitate changes in pathology and disease
18
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enabling occupation

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  • Collaborating with people to enable them to choose, organise and perform occupations
  • They find useful and meaningful
  • Client focused
  • Doing with rather than doing for people
19
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whats client centred practice

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  • Embraces respect and partnership
  • Ethical position
  • Recognises clients experience and knowledge
  • Involved clients in decision making about their occupational needs
  • Advocates with and for clients in meeting needs
20
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define values

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views people hold about what is important, worthwhile

21
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whats the Canadian model of client centred enablement look at

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adapt
advocates
coach
collaborate
consult
coordinate
design/build
educate
engage
specialised
22
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whats the paradigm

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the fields inner most core of knowledge for OT

23
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2 reasons why to is important for OT

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knowledge that defines the nature, purpose, scope and value of OT.
unifies the OT field

24
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Conceptual practice model

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diverse concepts organised into unique OT knowledge
- Provide rationale for guide to practice
EXAMPLES: COPM

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Components of conceptual practice model

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  • Theory that explains some phenomena for a problem or circumstance
  • Practice resources materials and tools for assessment. eg performance Tests, checklists or interviews.
  • Research and evidence based that test the theory and demonstrate how the model works in practice. establishes validity, reliability and ultility
    Use in practice
26
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Process of development of a conceptual practice model

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  • Models are developed
  • Assessments related to model are developed
  • Guidelines and protocols for applying the model are developed
  • Therapy programs based on model are developed
  • Practice resources such as journals, books and presentations based on the model are disseminated
  • Research and evidence allow the model to be scrutinised and revised
  • Research findings provide for model to be modified
  • Each conceptual model represents a dynamic process in which knowledge is developed and used through theorising, application and revision.
27
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whats related knowledge

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collection of concepts, facts and techniques from other fields that therapists use to supplement unique OT knowledge

  • Content: concepts, facts and techniques borrowed from other disciples eg. psychology, physiology
  • Purpose: supplement unique knowledge of the filed, applied in practice
28
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an example of the paradigm conceptual practice and related knowledge

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Paradigm= importance of occupation
Conceptual practice model= MOHO and biomedical model
Related knowledge= medical knowledge, physiology of healing, psychology for human behaviour.

29
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how to select a model

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Will this structure best meet the clients needs?
Can I used it effectively and be comfortable with it?
Is there a reasonable body of empirical evidence and knowledge about the model?

30
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conceptual practice models guide

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  • How to frame problems
  • How to develop hypotheses
  • Select and test assessments
  • Principles of intervention
  • Tools and techniques to use
31
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three types of assessments

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performance tests
observation
interviews

32
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examples of conceptual practice models

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  • Biomechanical model
  • Cognitive model
  • Model of human occupation
  • Sensory integration model
  • Intentional relationship model
  • Functional group model
  • Motor control model
33
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whats the three areas the COPM looks at and what do they mean

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self care- personal care, functional mobility and community management
productivity- paid or unpaid work, household management, school or play
leisure- quiet recreation, active recreation and socialisation.

34
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whats self care classified for the copm

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occupations aimed at getting ready for the day and getting around

35
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whats productivity classified for COPM

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occupations aimed at earning a living, maintaining home and family, providing services to others or developing ones abiltiies

36
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whats leisure classified as for COPM

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occupations performed by an individual when freed from the obligation to be productive.

37
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what does COPM rate

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Rates on a sale of 10 (or happy and sad faces for a child)
Importance
Performance
Satisfaction (with perform)

38
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whats the five step process for COPM

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Problem identification: talks to client to find out what they are struggling with
Problem weighting: rate of the scale from 1 to 10
Scoring: top 5 important written on the back and re scored, add all up and work out an average score
Re assessment: at the end of therapy re assess to see the improvement
Follow up: establish date for reassessment