Capabilities, Opportunities, Resources and Environments (CORE): Using the CORE approach for inclusive,...

Area of Science:

• Occupational science and therapy
• Human rights and health determinants
• Inclusive practice frameworks

Background:

• Occupational participation is recognized as a human right and crucial for health.
• Integrating occupation-centered practice remains a challenge for therapists.
• The Capabilities, Opportunities, Resources and Environments (CORE) approach offers a solution.

Purpose of the Study:

• To enhance occupational therapists' understanding and application of the CORE approach.
• To facilitate knowledge translation from research to practice.
• To promote inclusive, occupation-centred occupational therapy.

Main Methods:

• Application of the CORE approach through three critical reflective case narratives.
• Case studies from diverse Australian practice settings: NDIS, forensic mental health, and rural community health.
• Utilizing the CORE approach as an analytical tool in forensic mental health research.

Main Results:

• Demonstrated practical application of the CORE approach across varied settings.
• Provided examples of how CORE elements can be highlighted within the broader framework.
• The forensic mental health case offered deeper analysis through CORE as an analytical tool.

Conclusions:

• The CORE approach equips therapists with practical strategies for inclusive, occupation-centred practice.
• Case narratives and reflective questions aid therapists and students in applying the CORE approach.
• Adoption of the CORE approach is vital for therapists to excel in enabling occupation and social inclusion.