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Intro to Occupational Therapy Chapter 15 Flashcards

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3093353707ModalityThe media and methods used in occupational therapy intervention0
3093361173MethodsThe steps, sequences, and approaches used to activate the therapeutic effect of a medium1
3093365215MediaThe supplies and equipment used in occupational therapy intervention2
3093369402Preparatory MethodTechniques or activities that address the remediation and restoration of problems associated with client factors and body structures, with the long the purpose of supporting the client's acquisition of performance skills needed to resume his or her roles and daily occupations3
3093381824Sensory InputPreparatory activities with the goal of improved function, generally provided directly to the muscle fibers and does not require engagement of the client4
3093388749Therapeutic ExerciseScientific supervision of exercise for the purpose of preventing muscular atrophy, restoring joint and muscle function, and improving efficiency of cardiovascular and pulmonary function.5
3093395226Physical Agent ModalitiesUsed to bring about a response in soft tissue. Examples are heat and cold transfer6
3093402199Orthotics/SplintingUsing apparatus to support, align, prevent or correct deformities or to improve the function of movable parts of the body7
3319177541Activity AnalysisThe process in which the steps of an activity and its components are examined to determine the demands on the client8
3319177542Activity SynthesisThe process of identifying gaps in performance and bridging those gaps by grading or adapting the activity or the environment in order to provide the "just right challenge" for the client9
3319178247AdaptingProcess that changes an aspect of the activity or the environment to enable successful performance and accomplish the therapeutic goal10
3319179619Assistive DevicesLow or high tech aids to improve a person's function11
3319186770GradingChanging the process, environment, tools or materials of an activity to increase or decrease the performance demands no the client12
3319188237Occupation Based ActivityThe performance of occupation-related activities by the client, including activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living work and school tasks, and play or leisure tasks13
3319188238Orthotic DeviceAn apparatus used to support, align, prevent or correct deformities or to improve the function of movable parts of the body14
3319190494Purposeful ActivityAn activity used in treatment that is goal directed; individual is an active voluntary participant; has both inherent and therapeutic goals15
3319190495Simulated activityRequiring some aspects of pretending - also called contrived activity16

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