ISP: INTRO TO OT (L1) Flashcards
What is occupational therapy
a practice that uses goal-directed activity to promote independence in function
An activity in which one engages
occupation
Treatment of an illness or disability
therapy
End toward which effort is directed.
goal
State or condition of being involved
activity
State or condition of being self-reliant
independence
Action for which a person is specifically fitted.
function
therapeutic use of everyday life activities (occupations) with individuals or groups for the purpose of participation in roles and situations in the home, school, workplace, community, and other settings.
occupational therapy
Various life activities, including activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLS), education, work, play, leisure and social participation.
Areas of Occupation
An activity used during intervention that is goal- directed and may or may not be viewed as meaning to the client. These activities typically involve an end product and are goal-directed.
purposeful activity
The ability to carry out activities of daily life (including activities areas of occupation.)
occupational performance
are basic units of an activity
tasks
are parts of an occupation. It can be meaningful or not.
Activities
are the many things people do that are meaningful to them.
occupations
refers to activities that may be considered optional and involve the environment.
Instrumental activities of Daily Living
This includes care of others, care of pets, child rearing, communication device use, community mobility, health management, financial management, home establishment, meal preparation, safety and emergency procedure, religious activities and shopping.
IADL
restorative activities that support healthy participation in occupations.
Rest and sleep
an area of occupation that includes formal (school, university, coursework) and informal (obtaining topic- related information or skills, instruction/training in areas of interest) learning.
education
refers to paid or volunteer activities and includes the entire range of employment activities such as interests, pursuits, job seeking and job performance, to retirement preparation and adjustment, as well as volunteer exploration and participation.
work
refers to any “spontaneous or organized activity that provides enjoyment, entertainment, amusement, or diversion.” OT practitioners work with clients on play exploration and participation.
play
refers to non-obligatory activity. This area of occupation includes planning as well as participating in the activity. Exploring areas of interest is considered part of leisure occupations.
Leisure
refers to activities involving interactions with others, including family, community, and peers/friends. OT practitioners examining social participation analyze the behaviors and standards for given social situations.
social participation
AREAS OF PRACTICE: refers to medical problems caused by disease, disorder or trauma. OT practitioners who work in this area address loss of capacity, loss of sense, developmental limitations and neuromuscular disorder.
biological
AREAS OF PRACTICE: OTs who practice in this area address emotional, cognitive, affective and/or personality disorder.
psychological
AREAS OF PRACTICE: OTs in this area address client issues related to failure to meet the expectations of society.
Sociological
Under what area is hospital, clinic and home health agencies?
biological
Biological area treatment settings: Clients in hospitals receive care for acute illness. They are admitted in the hospital and receives services in their wards.
Hospitals
Biological area treatment settings: Clinics generally service clients with disabling conditions in an out-patient basis.
Clinics
Biological area treatment settings: OT practitioners in this setting provide care in the client’s home.
Home Health Agencies
