Occupational and Activity Analysis

Occupational and Activity Analysis, Third Edition, is a textbook for occupational therapy students and clinicians that outlines the process of conducting occupational and activity analyses. It has been updated to reflect the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process, Fourth Edition (OTPF-4) and includes new cases, clinical examples, and educational standards. The text is designed to help students understand the uniqueness of clients' occupations and how activities can be used therapeutically.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 30 August 2022
Publisher: SLACK Incorporated

Occupational therapy practitioners utilize occupations and activities as both a goal and a therapeutic medium, necessitating a deep understanding of the unique characteristics of a client's occupations and the therapeutic potential of activities. This text serves as an introduction to these two realms, beginning with a process of unraveling the intricacies of an occupation or activity to reveal its complexity. Subsequently, it explores how this information can be utilized for evaluation and intervention.

Dr. Heather Thomas has recently updated Occupational and Activity Analysis, Third Edition, to align with the significant changes introduced in the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process, Fourth Edition (OTPF-4). Conducting either an occupational or activity analysis involves exploring not only the requirements for full participation but also the meanings ascribed to it by individuals, groups, or communities engaged in it, as well as how personal and environmental contexts influence participation.

What's new and included in the Third Edition:

Chapters throughout the text have been revised to reflect the updates in the OTPF-4.

Updated educational standards set by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) for doctoral and master's-level occupational therapy programs and occupational therapy assistant programs.

Additional cases and relevant clinical examples.

Updated tables, boxes, and figures throughout.

Expanded section on communication management.

Appendices containing updated occupational and activity analysis forms.

Example of a full activity analysis.

Understanding the complexities of occupations and activities is crucial for occupational therapy practitioners, as it enables them to tailor interventions to meet the individual needs of their clients. By conducting thorough occupational and activity analyses, practitioners can identify barriers to participation and develop strategies to overcome them, ultimately promoting greater independence and quality of life for their clients.

Weight: 712g
Dimension: 215 x 279 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781630918903
Edition number: 3 Revised edition