Often asked: What Is An Ot Model?

A model is a body of theory that explains some aspect of human behavior addressed in occupational therapy practice and that provides tools to apply that theory in practice. Another essential component of a model is the research that tests and improves the theory and practical tools.

What is an OT model of practice?

Models of practice refers to the application of theory to occupational therapy practice. They can be thought of as “mental maps” that assist clinicians in understanding their practice.

What are OT models used for?

Clinically, this OT model helps therapists develop personalized goals and activities. This is an ideal tool because it goes beyond simply assessing how someone performs functionally and extends to their engagement as well.

What is OT theory?

Occupational Therapy professionals use “theory” to guide their practice. A Theory is the base of any profession in which construction or modification can be done with valid reasoning. Theories are, in general, may be a belief, policy or procedure proposed or followed as the basis of action.

What are the types of OT interventions?

Within occupational therapy (OT), there are five primary intervention types:

• Occupations and activities.
• Preparatory methods and tasks.
• Education and training.
• Advocacy.
• Group intervention.

Why is OT theory important?

The ability to understand theoretical knowledge is an important part of learning process to become an occupational therapist. Conceptual models, such as the Person-Environment-Occupation model, help occupational therapists to analyze and understand occupation.

What are the five different intervention approaches?

Use the framework intervention approaches to define the most appropriate focus for each domain listed below, using one or more of these five approaches: create/promote, establish/restore, maintain, modify, or prevent.

What are the 8 areas of occupation?

There are 8 areas of occupation that OTs are trained in:

• Activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)
• Sleep and rest.
• Work.
• Education.
• Play.
• Leisure.
• Social participation.

What are purposeful activities in occupational therapy?

Purposeful activities— tasks that are part of daily routines and hold meaning, relevance, and perceived utility such as personal care, home management, school, and work —are a core premise of occupational therapy.