In order to provide quality and effective occupational therapy care, it is important for each practitioner to know what their personal perspective and philosophy is concerning occupational therapy and treatment. Being able to articulate “our philosophies of practice can lead us to greater insight with respect to our own practices, but equally importantly to insights about the systems within which we work” (Kinsella, ).Development of personal perspective occurs over a lifetime and will take on different forms as experiences and time shapes it. However, it is important throughout each stage of professional development to have the skill of explaining our beliefs and rationale in a fluid, understandable manner. This assignment will demonstrate
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I had my last fieldwork in this type of setting and I fell in love with it. Occupational, physical and speech therapists all worked together as a team to meet the needs of the children were coming in. The camaraderie and sense of community at that facility was felt by me, but more importantly, by the children and their families. There were numerous times when I had parents tell me how much support they have experienced through the working together of the therapists and the family atmosphere. This type of work climate would be my ideal wherever I end up …show more content…
The Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) is an occupation-focused, evidence-based, client-centered approach to OT practice (Forsyth et al., 2014). MOHO looks at each clients volition (motivation), habituation (includes habits and roles), and performance capacity (mental and physical abilities) (Kielhofner, 2009). While there are many other quality and useful frames of references, the idea of utilizing the interests of my clients to make progress is paramount. The philosophy of occupational therapy rests so heavily on this idea of intrinsic motivation and I want to be an occupational therapist who bases each intervention and treatment plan on it.
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As an occupational therapist, I plan on facilitating my growth by seeking out a mentor occupational therapist who can guide me through further development of my skills and help me achieve my goals. I also plan on staying evidence-based by remaining updated on what the latest research is showing. This could be as simple as reading a new research article monthly or attending a conference.
Autonomy, visibility, research, professionalism, and role delineation are all important components of being an evidence-based therapist (Reed & Peters, 2008). I plan on continuously growing in each of these areas as I advance in my
I had my last fieldwork in this type of setting and I fell in love with it. Occupational, physical and speech therapists all worked together as a team to meet the needs of the children were coming in. The camaraderie and sense of community at that facility was felt by me, but more importantly, by the children and their families. There were numerous times when I had parents tell me how much support they have experienced through the working together of the therapists and the family atmosphere. This type of work climate would be my ideal wherever I end up …show more content…
The Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) is an occupation-focused, evidence-based, client-centered approach to OT practice (Forsyth et al., 2014). MOHO looks at each clients volition (motivation), habituation (includes habits and roles), and performance capacity (mental and physical abilities) (Kielhofner, 2009). While there are many other quality and useful frames of references, the idea of utilizing the interests of my clients to make progress is paramount. The philosophy of occupational therapy rests so heavily on this idea of intrinsic motivation and I want to be an occupational therapist who bases each intervention and treatment plan on it.
Section Four
As an occupational therapist, I plan on facilitating my growth by seeking out a mentor occupational therapist who can guide me through further development of my skills and help me achieve my goals. I also plan on staying evidence-based by remaining updated on what the latest research is showing. This could be as simple as reading a new research article monthly or attending a conference.
Autonomy, visibility, research, professionalism, and role delineation are all important components of being an evidence-based therapist (Reed & Peters, 2008). I plan on continuously growing in each of these areas as I advance in my