Contemporary Paradigm
Focal Viewpoint - the person is viewed from a systems theory perspective. Behavior is seen as an interaction of musculoskeletal, nervous, and psychosocial contexts within the environment. Engagement in occupation through these interactions creates purpose and meaning in one's life.
Core Concepts
1. Humans are viewed as occupational beings.
- humans have an inner drive to engage in occupation
- occupation is seen as filling one domain and providing meaning in one's life
2. Occupational Problems/Challenges.
- this is the focus of our profession
- challenge of ability to engage in occupation threatens quality of life
3. Occupation in Practice
-provide opportunity for for person to engage, modify the environment or task to enable the person to engage
- educate person on use of assistive technology
- educate person and family on problem solving skills to enable the person to engage
Values
- the individual
- meaningful activities
- theory
- empowerment of the person (client-centered and collaborative)
- evidence-based practice
Core Concepts
1. Humans are viewed as occupational beings.
- humans have an inner drive to engage in occupation
- occupation is seen as filling one domain and providing meaning in one's life
2. Occupational Problems/Challenges.
- this is the focus of our profession
- challenge of ability to engage in occupation threatens quality of life
3. Occupation in Practice
-provide opportunity for for person to engage, modify the environment or task to enable the person to engage
- educate person on use of assistive technology
- educate person and family on problem solving skills to enable the person to engage
Values
- the individual
- meaningful activities
- theory
- empowerment of the person (client-centered and collaborative)
- evidence-based practice
