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The occupational career

M M Black

    The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
    |April 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    Occupational therapists are expanding services to aid daily role adjustment, not just treating illness. New evaluations of role performance help identify strengths and weaknesses for better life adjustments.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Care
    • Occupational Therapy
    • Psychology

    Background:

    • The healthcare system is evolving to offer comprehensive services, extending beyond pathology to address daily life challenges.
    • Occupational therapy is shifting towards a role theory model to encompass both pathology and the complexities of role adjustment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the application of role theory in occupational therapy practice.
    • To introduce evaluations of role performance for assessing daily role adjustment.
    • To enhance occupational therapists' capacity to meet increasing healthcare demands.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing a role theory model as a framework for practice.
    • Developing and implementing evaluations of role performance.
    • Assessing the individual's career of roles from infancy to old age.

    Main Results:

    • Occupational therapists can now consider both pathology and role adjustment in their practice.
    • Evaluations identify specific strengths and weaknesses in daily role adjustment.
    • The integration of role performance assessments complements existing occupational therapy expertise.

    Conclusions:

    • Occupational therapists are well-positioned to address broader patient needs, including daily role adjustment.
    • Role theory provides a valuable framework for understanding and intervening in life roles.
    • Enhanced assessment tools enable occupational therapists to respond effectively to evolving healthcare demands.

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