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Occupational Analysis & Activity Analysis Chap 1-5 Flashcards

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1795158829Occupational Analysissystematically analyzing what and how a person or groups of people actually do an activity0
1795158830occupationsphysical activities that individuals choose or need to engage in and the ways in which each individual experiences them1
1795158831Activity Analysisconsidering a more general idea of how things are usually done2
1795158832activitythe general idea about the kinds of things individuals do and they way they typically do them in a given culture3
17951588334 Steps of the Activity Analysis Process1. Activity Awareness 2. Identify the Steps Required 3. Determining the Activity Demands 4. Analysis for Therapeutic Interventions4
17951588347 Steps to Activity Analysis1. Activity Identification 2. Sequence and Timing 3. Objects, Space, and Social Demands 4. Required Body Functions 5. Required Body Structures Required Actions/Performance Skills 7. Analysis for Intervention5
1795158835Body functionsPhysiological aspects of the human body such as sensory, mental, neuromuscular, skeletal, and cardiovascular functions6
1795158836Client factorsFeatures that reside within the client that influence skill level, but do not assure skill level needed to be successful in an activity7
1795158837Higher Level CognitiveAllow us as humans to adapt to situations, think abstractly, and plan for the future8
1795158838High Level Cognitive CategoriesJudgment Concept Formation Metacognition Cognitive Flexibility Insight Attention Awareness9
1795158839JudgmentRequires mentally examining the aspects of different options and discriminating the variations in order to form an opinion or belief10
1795158840Concept FormationAbility to organize information and develop ideas based on the common qualities of objects or situations11
1795158841MetacognitionHaving an awareness of one's own cognitive processes and the ability to manipulate and control his or her own cognition12
1795158842Cognitive FlexibilityChanging strategies when confronting a problem or changing a set of thoughts13
1795158843Insight and AwarenessInsight related to self-awareness and having an understanding on one's strengths and weaknesses14
1795158844Sustained attentionRequires maintaining concentration on one activity or stimulus for a sustained amount of time15
1795158845Selective attentionFocusing in on one or more stimuli, while all other stimuli or information in the environment are ignored16
1795158846Divided attentionUtilized when a person must focus on two or more stimuli at one time17
1795158847Short Term MemoryMemory function that produces storage of information temporarily for about 30 seconds18
1795158848Working MemoryInformation that is retained while we are using it during a task19
1795158849Long-Term MemoryInformation about past events, language, and sensory experiences that are stored for a few hours up to years20
1795158850Perception Function CategoriesDiscrimination of Senses: Auditory Discrimination of Senses: Tactile Discrimination of Senses: Visual Discrimination of Senses: Olfactory Discrimination of Senses: Vestibular-Proprioception Multisensory Processing Sensory Memory Spatial Relationships Temporal Relationships21
1795158851Auditory PerceptionAllows for the ability to discriminate between different sounds, tones, and pitches22
1795158852Tactile DiscriminationAllows the ability to distinguish different textures by touch; our ability to perceive the differences in textures, not just the body's ability to sense touch23
1795158853Visual DiscriminationAbility to perceive and interpret visual information; our ability to distinguish between different shapes, objects, and colors24
1795158854Olfactory DiscriminationAbility to distinguish differences in smells25
1795158855Vestibular-ProprioceptionPositioning of the body in space, allows one to determine how to hold themselves upright or in a certain position for an activity26
1795158856Multisensory ProcessingIntegration of sensory information from different sources to better interpret what is occurring in the environment27
1795158857Sensory MemoryFirst stage of memory which is the processing and brief storage of sensory input28
1795158858Spatial RelationshipsAbility to understand the position of objects in relation to you and between different objects29
1795158859Temporal RelationshipsRelates to the ability to have some internal sense of the duration or rate of a stimulus without the use of a clock, as well as understanding the relationship between what is seen, hear, and felt and timing30
1795158860Thought Functions CategoriesRecognition Categorization Generalization Awareness of Reality Logical/Coherent Thought Appropriate Thought Content31
1795158861RecognitionUsing information from the environment to understand what is occurring32
1795158862CategorizationFinding similarities and differences and putting objects or information into groups33
1795158863GeneralizationAbility to take a strategy learned in one situation and transfer it to a new or different situation or environment34
1795158864Awareness of RealityDistinguishing between thoughts and what is truly occurring35
1795158865Logical/ Coherent ThoughtWhat allows our actions to be feasible; we utilize what we know to make decisions that make sense36
1795158866Appropriate Thought ContentMaintaining a stream of thoughts that relate to the activity or issue37
1795158867Mental Functions of Sequencing Complex Movement CategoriesExecution of Learned Movement Patterns Emotional- coping & behavioral regulation38
1795158868Execution of Learned Movement PatternsProcess of mentally sequencing and coordinating purposeful movement39
1795158869CopingHandling a crisis or decisive turning points in life or situations40
1795158870Behavioral RegulationAddresses the affect and display of feelings41
1795158871Experience of Self & Time ExamplesBody Image Self-Concept Self-Esteem42
1795158872Body ImageRelated to a person's awareness of the physicality and image of their own body43
1795158873Self-ConceptBeing aware of your roles and identity in the world44
1795158874Self-EsteemDemonstrated by confidence in a person's actions and belief in themselves45
1795158875Global Mental Functions ExamplesConsciousness- Level of Arousal & Level of Consciousness Orientation- Self, Time, Others, & Person Temperament & Personality- Emotional Stability, Energy & Drive (Motivation, Impulse Control, & Appetite), Sleep46
1795158876Level of ArousalAbility to demonstrate alertness and respond to stimuli present in the environment47
1795158877Level of ConsciousnessThe state of awareness and alertness, including clarity and continuity of the wakeful state48
1795158878Orientation to SelfHaving an awareness of one's own identity49
1795158879Orientation to PlaceBeing aware of ones' own location50
1795158880Orientation to TimeBeing aware of the current date, month, day of the week, and year are all part of being oriented to time51
1795158881Orientation to OthersBeing aware of the identity of significant people within one's life; includes names and who they are in relation to you52
1795158882Emotional StabilityPersonality and temperament that is even-tempered, calm, and composed53
1795158883MotivationInternal incentive to behave in a certain way or to take action54
1795158884Impulse ControlThe ability to resist internal urges to do or say thins from an early age55
1795158885AppetiteNatural desire toward things56
1795158886SleepPhysical and mental disengagement from the immediate environment57
1795158887Sensory Functions and Pain CategoriesDetection/registration Visual Modulation Integration of Senses Awareness at Distances Tolerance of Ambient Sounds Location & Distance of Sounds Moving Against Gravity Taste Smell Body & Space Comfort with Touch Localizing Pain Thermal Awareness58
1795158888Detection/RegistrationDetecting basic shapes, light, and color of visual stimuli; the ability of varying levels of acuity, being able to make out and detect various shapes of objects59
1795158889ModulationAbility to regulate and organize the degree and the intensity of the stimuli, this is the ability to limit what we see to keep from being over-stimulated60
1795158890Integration of Senses from Body & EnvironmentIntegration information we receive from other senses from the body and what is occurring in the environment with what we see is what helps us to make sense of our action and what occurs around us61
1795158891Visual Awareness at Various DistancesAcuity as well as detection of all within the visual field, which includes objects close to our body as well as those far away62
1795158892Tolerance of Ambient SoundsThis factor allows us to tolerate noises and experiences of "background noise"63
1795158893Awareness of Location and Distance of SoundsAbility to be aware of the location and distance of sounds64
1795158894Sensation of Securely Moving Against GravityVestibular sense is what allows us to move our bodies in the space around us against the forces of gravity65
1795158895Association of TasteAbility to taste is a function in which chemicals on the taste buds are broken down into signals representing bitterness, sourness, saltiness, and sweetness66
1795158896Association of SmellThe ability to sense odors and smells in the environment67
1795158897Awareness of Body Position and SpaceAbility to determine where our body parts are moving and in which direction they are moving or are being held in is controlled by sensory receptors in our muscles, tendons, and joints68
1795158898Comfort with the Feeling of Being TouchedAbility to tolerate and utilize the sensation of touch69
1795158899Localizing PainBeing able to identify when potential or actual damage may be occurring to a part of the body and where it is occurring is essential to maintaining our own safety70
1795158900Thermal AwarenessAbility to sense heat and cold71
1795158901Neuromuscular and Movement-Related Functions CategoriesJoint Range of Motion Joint Stability/Alignment Strength Muscle Tone Muscle Endurance Stretch Reflex Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex Righting and Supporting Reflex Eye-hand Coordination Eye-foot Coordination Bilateral Coordination Crossing Midline Fine Motor Control Gross Motor Control Oculomotor Control Gait Patterns72
1795158902Cardiovascular, Hematological, Immunological, and Respiratory Functions CategoriesBlood Pressure Heart Rate Respiratory Rate Respiratory Rhythm Respiratory Depth Physical Endurance, Aerobic Capacity73
1795158903Voice and Speech Functions CategoriesVoice Functions Rhythm and Fluency Alternative Vocalization Functions74
1795158904Digestive, Metabolic, & Endocrine Systems Functions CategoriesDigestive System Function Metabolic Systems Endocrine Systems75
1795158905Genitourinary & Reproductive Functions CategoriesUrinary Functions Genital and Reproductive Functions76
1795158906Skin & Related Structure FunctionsRepair Function of the Skin-Wound Healing77
1795158907Performance SkillsObservable, concrete, goal-directed actions that are used to perform meaningful tasks; demonstrated through actions and have the potential to be learned and improved over time78
1795158908Performance Skills CategoriesMotor & Praxis Skills Sensory-Perceptual Skills Emotional Regulation Skills Cognitive Skills Communication and Social Skills79
1795158909Motor SkillsActions or behaviors a client uses to move and physically interact with tasks, objects, contexts, and environments ; includes planning, sequencing, and executing new and novel symptoms80
1795158910PraxisAbility to carry or sequential movements with the correct timing and transitions between one movement and another81
1795158911Motor & Praxis Skills Body Functions UtilizedExecution of Learned Movement Patterns Level of Arousal Level of Consciousness Sensation of Securely Moving Against Gravity Awareness of Body Positions and Pace Joint ROM Joint Postural Alignment Strength Degree of Muscle Tone Muscle Endurance Stretch, ATNR, and STNR Reflexes Righting and Supporting Eye-hand/ Eye-foot coordination Bilateral Integration Crossing Midline Fine and Gross Motor Control Oculomotor Control Walking Patterns Blood Pressure Functions Heart Rate Respiratory rate, Rhythm, and Depth82
1795158912Sensory Perceptual Skills Body Functions UtilizedDiscrimination of Senses Multisensory Processing Sensory Memory Spatial Relationships Temporal Relationships Recognition Categorization Generalization Detection/Registration Modulation Integration of Sensations for the Body and Environment Visual Awareness of Environment at Various Distances Tolerance of Ambient Sounds Awareness of Location and Distance of Sounds Sensation of Securely Moving Against Gravity Association of Taste Association of Smell Awareness of Body Position and Space Comfort with the Feeling of Being Touched Localizing Pain Thermal Awareness83
1795158913Emotional Regulation Skills Body Functions UtilizedAppropriate Thought Content Coping Behavioral Regulation Body Image Self-concept Self-esteem Emotional Stability Motivation Impulse Control Appetite84
1795158914Cognitive Skills Body Functions UtilizedJudgment Concept Formation Metacognition Cognitive Flexibility Insight Attention Awareness Sustained, Selective, and Divided Attention Short Term Memory Long Term Memory Working Memory Recognition Categorization Generalization Awareness of Reality Logical/ Coherent Thought Appropriate Thought Content Execution of Learned Movement Patterns Coping Orientation to Person, Place, Time, Self, and Others85
1795158915Communication and Social Skills Body Functions UtilizedJudgment Concept Formation Cognitive Flexibility Insight Attention Awareness Sustained, Selective, and Divided Attention Short-Term Memory Long-Term Memory Working Memory Recognition Awareness of Reality Logical/Coherent Thought Appropriate Thought Content Execution of Learned Movement Patterns Orientation to Person, Place, Time, Self, & Others Behavioral Regulation Self-Concept Self-Esteem Emotional Stability Motivation Impulse Control Discrimination of Senses Multisensory Processing Sensory Memory Spatial Relationships Temporal Relationships Modulation Integration of Sensations for the Body and Environment Visual Awareness of Environment at Various Distances Tolerance of Ambient Sounds Awareness of Location and Distance of Sounds Sensation of Securely Moving Against Gravity Awareness of Body Position and Space Comfort with the Feeling of Being Touched Joint ROM Strength Righting and Supporting Eye-hand/foot Coordination Bilateral Integration Crossing Midline Fine and Gross Motor Control Oculomotor Control Respiratory Rate, Rhythm, and Depth Voice Functions Fluency and Rhythm Alternative Vocalization Functions86
1795158916Performance PatternsHabits, routines, rituals, and roles that influence and surround participation in occupations87
1795158917HabitsAutomatic behavior or action that is part of functional patterns of everyday life88
1795158918RoutinesProvide structure for the flow of daily activities; patterns of behavior and actions that are regular and repetitive89
1795158919RitualsHumans perform actions that have cultural, spiritual, or social meaning; part of a person's identity, value system, and beliefs90
1795158920RolesThe behaviors and actions expects of a client by the social and cultural contexts in which they are immersed91
1795158921ToolSomething that helps you complete an activity and considered objects that are not disposable and are reusable92
1795158922MaterialsPhysical articles that are needed to make or do something that are disposable and become depleted during the process of the activity. Items that are expended or consumed93
1795158923EquipmentAppliances or instruments that serve to enable an individual to complete an activity94
1795158924PropertiesA distinctive trait or essential quality of a physical object95
1795158925Space DemandsThe type of physical environment needed to perform a specific activity96
1795158926Elements of Space DemandsSize Arrangement of Objects in Space Surface Lighting Temperature Humidity Noise Ventilation97
1795158927SizeAn element to considering when evaluating an activity's space demands. The particular size of an area needed for an activity is an important aspect to determine.98
1795158928Arrangement of Objects in SpaceThe way in which objects are placed within an area and the space or room between each object needed for the completion of the activity.99
1795158929SurfaceThe area on which an activity is performed. The surface needed for each activity depends on the type of activity and the level of challenge the client and therapist are seeking.100
1795158930LightingThe amount and type of light needed to complete the activity101
1795158931TemperatureDepending on the objects and the properties of such objects used to complete the activity, heat or cold may be needed. For most activities, having a certain temperature is not needed in order to complete the task, however, a comfortable temperature for the patient and clinician may be preferable.102
1795158932HumidityDepending on the objects, the properties of such objects used to complete an activity and the activity itself, a certain level of humidity may be required. For most activities, certain levels of humidity are not needed, but may be preferred by both the patient and clinician. When determining the level of humidity, it is important to differentiate what may be comfortable to what is essential for the activity.103
1795158933NoiseA potential key factor for an activity is noise, the level of noise or even the lack of noise. When considering a task it is also important to consider the level of noise produced by the activity itself.104
1795158934VentilationWhen determining the amount of ventilation needed for a particular activity, it is important to fully understand the objects used for the task, those objects' properties and any potential for emission of gasses, odors, fumes or other elements that could be harmful.105
1795158935Social DemandsSocial rules and expectations that become part of the demands for an activity when the task involves other people, occurs in the presence of others or has an influence on others.106
1795158936Social RulesThe typical expectations and norms of how an individual should communicate and act when involved in the activity107
1795158937Co-OccupationsOccupations that involve more than an single person, including activities which rely on another person or where social interaction are required108
1795158938Methods for Determining Key StepsMentally Process the Steps Engage in the Activity Yourself Talk to Your Client Talk to Someone Who Performs this Activity Watch Someone Perform the Activity109
1795158939SequenceThe order in which the steps of an activity need to occur110
1795158940TimingThe number of seconds or minutes needed to complete each steps within an activity or the task itself. It is important to determine which timing elements are necessary for an activity.111
1795158941Each Step in a Task Should IncludeAn Action Verb How the Action takes Place Objects Used or Interacted With Time Elements (if necessary) Amounts Used (if necessary)112
1795158942GradingUsed to decrease or increase the activity demands on an individual while he/she is performing the task113
1795158943AdaptingModifying or changing an aspect of the activity to enable successful participation of the occupation114
1795158944ScaffoldingA method of grading by giving assistance to a patient during times that they may otherwise struggle or be unsuccessful in completing a particular step in the activity115
1795158945AdaptationWhen a patient is having difficulty with a task or is unable to perform an occupation a part or multiple parts of the activity demands may be modified116
1795158946Role CompetenceThe ability of the patient to meet the demands of a role in which they engage in117
1795158947Temporal ContextActivities and occupations occur within a particular space in time known as the temporal context118
1795158948Virtual ContextCommunication which occurs in the absence of physical contact119
1795158949Personal ContextEncompasses aspects of the patient that are not health related, but still personal identifiers (includes gender, age, education, and socioeconomic status)120
1795158950Cultural ContextShapes an individual's behavior standards, customs and beliefs121
1795158951Social ContextConsists of the people in the patient's environment and the expectations of those individuals or groups122
1795158952Physical ContextThe external environment that includes space and all non-human objects123

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