Hi, Here is the "Definition of OT Practice for the AOTA Model Practice Act" as approved by the RA in 1999. This definition was defined for use in state regulation.
Chuck Definition of OT Practice for the AOTA Model Practice Act (A) The "Practice of Occupational Therapy" means the therapeutic use of purposeful and meaningful occupations (goal-directed activities) to evaluate and treat individuals who have a disease or disorder, impairment, activity limitation, or participation restriction which interferes with their ability to function independently in daily life roles, and to promote health and wellness. Occupational therapy intervention may include: (1) remediation or restoration of performance abilities that are limited due to impairment in biological, physiological, psychological or neurological processes. (2) adaptation of task, process or the environment, or the teaching of compensatory techniques, in order to enhance performance. (3) disability prevention methods and techniques which facilitate the development or safe application of performance skills. (4) health promotion strategies and practices which enhance performance abilities. (B) "Occupational therapy services" include, but are not limited to: (1) evaluating, developing, improving, sustaining or restoring skills in activities of daily living (ADLs), work or productive activities, including instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), and play and leisure activities. (2) evaluating, developing, remediating, or restoring sensorimotor, cognitive, or psychosocial components of performance. (3) designing, fabricating, applying, or training in the use of assistive technology or orthotic devices, and training in the use of prosthetic devices. (4) adaptation of environments and processes, including the application of ergonomic principles, to enhance performance and safety in daily life roles. (5) application of physical agent modalities as an adjunct to or in preparation for engagement in occupations. (6) evaluating and providing intervention in collaboration with the client, family, caregiver, or others. (7) educating the client, family, caregiver, or others in carrying out appropriate nonskilled interventions. (8) consulting with groups, programs, organizations, or communities to provide population-based services. Adopted by the Representative Assembly 4/16/99 (1999M10) >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 10/10/01 05:45PM >>> Hello everybody!!!! I'm trying to get some definitions about OT's in US and other countries to write an article about it and functionaly, to understand OT's lack of name recognition. I was wonder if members of this list could help me by answering some questions. I really appreciate your help. Thank you!!!!! Here are the questions: Name: ( optional) Years of OT practice: Country: How do you define Occupational Therapy? How do you understand occupation and how do occupation define your work? Why it is important to define a profession? Why did you decide to become an Occupational Therapist? ******************** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message's body, put the following text: unsubscribe OTlist ------ OTnow messages are archived at: http://www.mail-archive.com/list@otnow.com (and) http://www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com ********rC*********** ******************** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message's body, put the following text: unsubscribe OTlist ------ OTnow messages are archived at: http://www.mail-archive.com/list@otnow.com (and) http://www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com ********rC***********
