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Human development through occupation: a philosophy and conceptual model for practice, part 2.

P N Clark

    The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
    |September 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    This paper introduces "human development through occupation," a practice philosophy for occupational therapy. It offers a framework for practitioners in service, education, and research.

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    Human development through occupation: theoretical frameworks in contemporary occupational therapy practice, part 1.

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    Area of Science:

    • Occupational Therapy
    • Philosophy of Practice
    • Human Development Theory

    Background:

    • Four major theoretical frameworks in occupational therapy were previously identified.
    • Generic concepts from these frameworks were studied to develop a new philosophy.
    • This work builds upon foundational occupational therapy theories.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the development of the
    • human development through occupation
    • philosophy of practice.
    • To propose a conceptual model for the occupational therapy practice process.
    • To provide direction for occupational therapy practitioners, educators, and researchers.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of generic concepts from four major occupational therapy theoretical frameworks.

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  • Synthesis of theoretical and philosophical resources.
  • Construction of a conceptual model for the occupational therapy practice process.

    • Main Results:

    • A philosophy of practice,
    • human development through occupation
    • has been developed.
    • The philosophy includes specific views on Man, human health, and the profession.
    • A conceptual model for the occupational therapy practice process has been constructed.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed philosophy and conceptual model offer guidance for occupational therapy practice.
    • The framework is applicable to general practitioners and specialists in various settings.
    • Further investigation and application are suggested for continued development.