Occupational Therapy Models Coursework Example

Occupational Therapy Models Name Institution Affiliation Title of Model: Occupational behavior Theoretical Components Summary Focus (OT framework domains, practice areas, health conditions, or specific populations) Focuses on preventing and reducing disruptions and incapacities resulting from injury and illness. The model is meant to help all persons regardless of age or abilities. The model Stresses the significance of childhood play in the development of future work and productivity. Theorists (Whose theories have contributed?) The theory was developed by Mary Reilly. She argued that man can influence the state of his health by using his hands as they are energized by the mind. She also suggested that therapists should look beyond the medical perspective by widening their scope. Function (How does theory view healthy or optimal functioning? The model considers health as the ability to seek, undertake, and adapt to occupations that satisfy the needs of an individual and the society. Disability (How is disability defined?) The model defines disability as a state of suffering that arises from lack of achievement, competency, and occupational fulfillment. Change (How does change occur, according to this theory?) According to the theory, change is achieved through personal dynamics and can be reinforced using the intrinsic personal drive to mastery which is innate (Cole and Tufano 2008). Motivation (What motivates a client to change?) Individuals can be motivated to change their occupational behavior if they the change is rewarding or meaningful. Evaluation (What formal or informal assessments are offered?) Some of the assessments that can be used in the model include interest checklists, inventory of occupational choice skills, the Takata's play history questionnaire. Intervention Guidelines (What specific therapeutic techniques or strategies have been developed?) Interventions include encouraging adaptation and life fulfillment using...