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Occupation reconsidered.

Charlotte Brasic Royeen1

  • 1School of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, Creighton University, Omaha, NE 68178, USA. croyeen@creighton.edu

Occupational Therapy International
|October 11, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Occupational therapy needs clearer definitions. This study proposes defining occupation as meaningful doing and activity as the outcome, aligning with the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF).

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Societal Trends
  • Health Terminology

Background:

  • The profession of occupational therapy faces challenges in maintaining relevance amidst current societal trends.
  • Ambiguous use of the term "occupation" hinders public understanding of occupational therapy.
  • Existing literature presents varied definitions of occupation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a reconsideration of the concept of "occupation" within occupational therapy.
  • To address the societal need for clearer understanding of occupational therapy.
  • To align occupational therapy terminology with the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF).

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and annotation on the definitions of occupation.
  • Analysis of the dual use of "occupation" as both a means and an end.
  • Examination of the ICF's terminology, including "activity."

Main Results:

  • The term "occupation" is often used ambiguously, serving as both a means and an end.
  • Occupational therapists' comfort with complexity contributes to this ambiguity.
  • The ICF revision necessitates a clearer distinction between occupation and activity.

Conclusions:

  • Occupation should be defined as the process of "doing with meaning."
  • Activity should be defined as the outcome of this process.
  • This proposed definition enhances clarity for the public and aligns with the ICF framework.

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