Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process, 4th Edition

Description

Define the core of occupational therapy with the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process, 4th Edition (OTPF-4). Published by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), this official foundational document is an essential resource for occupational therapy practitioners, students, educators, and researchers. It clearly articulates the profession’s core belief in the positive relationship between occupation and health, providing a universal language and structure for the field.

The 4th Edition has been meticulously updated to reflect the evolving landscape of healthcare and occupational therapy. It is divided into two primary sections: the Domain, which outlines the profession’s purview and the areas in which its members have an established body of knowledge and expertise, and the Process, which describes the actions practitioners take when providing services that are client-centered and focused on engagement in occupations. This latest edition introduces Health Management as a distinct occupational category, expands on the concept of contexts (incorporating environmental and personal factors), and emphasizes the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in practice.

Key Features:

• Official AOTA Document: The definitive guide to occupational therapy practice, terminology, and scope.

• Domain & Process Integration: Clearly illustrates how the components of the domain (occupations, client factors, performance skills, performance patterns, and contexts) interact with the evaluation, intervention, and targeted outcomes of the OT process.

• New Occupational Category: Introduces Health Management as a dedicated area of occupation.

• Updated Terminology: Reflects current evidence and best practices, with expanded discussions on gender identity, sexual orientation, and systemic inequalities within the personal factors of context.

• Practice Application: Provides a crucial framework for clinical reasoning, documentation, and advocating for the value of occupational therapy.