Theories and Philosophies Foundations

All are examples of the holistic approach except...

• Attending to the whole person

• Promoting work, play, rest, and sleep balance

• Design activities considering the patient's past, present, and future

• Views mind and body as separate entities

Which term means concerned with the truth and knowledge?

• metaphysics

• epistemology

• axiology

• philosophy

Which term means the study of values?

• Metaphysics

• Epistemology

• Axiology

• Philosophy

Which term means concerned with questions about the ultimate nature of things?

• Metaphysics

• Epistemology

• Axilogy

• Philosophy

Which term means a process of changing function that promotes survival and self-actualization?

• Intrinsic motivation

• Purposeful activity

• Adaptation

• Philosophy

Which term means humans are motivated from the inside to engage in activity?

• Intrinsic motivation

• Purposeful activity

• Adaptation

• Philosophical Base of OT

Which term best describes the use of research to guide the best practices of occupational therapy?

• Occupational Therapy

• Research Methodology

• Evidence-based practice

• Purposeful activity

Based on the philosophical base of occupational therapy, all of these factors influence occupational performance except?

• Intrinsic factors

• Context in which the occupations occur

• Characteristics of the activity

• All are true!

All are current OT trends except?

• Therapeutic use of self

• Medical model interventions

• Illness prevention and well-being

• EBP

Which trend best fits the OT philosophy?

• Community reintegration

• Backpack Safety

• Car fit

• Workplace Injury Prevention

Answer explanation

Community reintegration is about getting back to your way of living and doing the things you love.

Whereas the other three talk about interventions and safety.

The best way to address philosophy is by discussing things like getting back to the person's prior level of function and engaging the client in meaningful and fulfilling things.

Trends are things OTs are doing to move the needle. For example, by using Artificial intelligence in education or by improving function via different media types like IPads.