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    • Cognitive Psychology
    • Occupational Therapy

    Background:

    • Executive functions are crucial cognitive processes influencing daily activities.
    • Understanding these functions is key for occupational performance.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide a theoretical framework for executive functions in occupational performance.
    • To define executive function components and their occupational relevance.
    • To discuss assessment and intervention strategies for executive function deficits.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review and theoretical synthesis.
    • Definition of executive function components.
    • Discussion of assessment tools and intervention approaches.

    Main Results:

    • Executive functions comprise planning, working memory, inhibition, and flexibility.
    • These functions significantly impact an individual's ability to engage in occupations.
    • Various assessment and intervention strategies exist for executive function deficits.

    Conclusions:

    • A strong theoretical understanding of executive functions is essential for occupational therapists.
    • Targeted assessment and intervention can improve occupational performance in individuals with executive function challenges.