Week 1 Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is occupation?
Occupation is everything people do to occupy themselves, including looking after themselves, enjoying life, and contributing to the social and economic fabric of their communities.
Occupation is a biological imperative and an active process of living.
What does occupational science help us understand?
Occupational science helps us understand what people need or are obligated to do, how they feel about occupation, and how it affects their development and social contexts.
It involves looking both inward and outward to critically analyze occupation.
Why is defining occupation in occupational therapy challenging?
Defining occupation is challenging because it is part of common language with meanings that the profession cannot control.
The term ‘occupation’ was used by OT founders to describe a way of properly using time.
What are foundational definitions of occupation?
Occupation is groups of activities and tasks of everyday life, named, organized, and given value and meaning by individuals and culture.
Occupation includes everything people do throughout their lives that has meaning and purpose.
List the categories of occupation.
- Activities of daily living (ADL)
- Instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
- Education
- Work
- Play and leisure
- Rest and sleep
- Social participation
These categories help in understanding the various aspects of occupational engagement.
What do activities of daily living (ADL) focus on?
ADL focuses on caring for one’s body and directed towards basic survival.
Examples include bathing, grooming, and sexual activities.
What are instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)?
IADL are activities necessary for daily life that go beyond basic bodily care and survival, involving broader contexts including family and community.
Examples include home management, pet care, and meal preparation.
What is the significance of context in occupation?
Context is everything; the specific meaning of an occupation is known only to the individual engaged in it.
Occupations take place in various contexts, including temporal, physical, past experiences, and social and cultural factors.
What are the three broad categories of occupations?
- Leisure
- Self-care
- Productivity
These categories highlight how people engage in meaningful activities.
True or False: Occupation is a transaction with the environment.
True.
Occupation involves interaction with the environment, including cultural and contextual factors.
What is the relationship between activities and participation?
Activity is the execution of a task or action by an individual, while participation refers to involvement in a life situation.
Understanding this distinction is important for assessing occupational engagement.
Fill in the blank: Occupational _______ refers to the interweaving of occupations to support desired engagement in community and family activities.
participation
This aspect emphasizes social connections and community involvement.
What role does personal perspective play in occupational therapy?
Personal perspective is crucial for understanding how individuals perceive particular activities and occupations.
This understanding informs client-centered care and assessment.
What are the values important in occupational therapy?
- Perspective and subjective experiences of clients
- Empathy, caring, and genuine engagement
- Use of imagination and integrity in creating occupational opportunities
- Recognition of the inherent potential of people to experience well-being
These values guide the practice and enhance client relationships.
What does occupational therapy aim to achieve?
Occupational therapy aims to achieve health, well-being, and participation in life through engagement in occupation.
This focus on engagement helps individuals maintain their quality of life.
What is the significance of observing occupations?
Observing can provide context for occupational knowledge and enrich understanding of occupational possibilities.
This outward perspective complements personal experience in understanding occupation.
