Module overview
This largely practical module will develop your ability to apply, link and appraise the theoretical and practical concepts that underpin occupational therapy for physical conditions. These will reflect the diversity of OT within physical health and social care settings, and provide you with opportunities for engagement with current practitioners from various fields of physical intervention.
You will:
- Use a range of case studies to appraise literature, evidence and practice.
- Engage in experiential learning to develop depth of understanding of the diversity of current occupational therapy practice.
- Use role play to apply practical and theoretical knowledge across a range of interventions.
Linked modules
OCCT2034 Applied Occupational Therapy Practice - Mental Health
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Select, justify and evaluate assessment methods appropriate to the allocated case studies and demonstrate competence in their practical use.
- Confidently implement and manage self-directed learning and critically reflect on learning opportunities within the module in preparation for application to other modules and placements at level 5.
- Appraise the evidence base to develop and justify and apply creative and responsive client centred interventions applied to example case studies.
- Recognise and understand the changing role of OT within the contexts of current health, social care, private and voluntary settings and discuss implications in practice.
- Identify sensitive and relevant evaluation methods in order to chart progress and review outcomes of OT intervention in order to create realistic future plans.
- Demonstrate an understanding and use of risk assessment and risk management applied to interventions for a range of service users.
Syllabus
Topics covered are:
- Current contexts of OT practice in physical domains
- Client centred practice
- Application of the OT process, current models, frames of reference, treatment approaches, occupational analysis, grading and adaptation
- Development of documentation skills required within physical health setting
- Development and adaptation of intervention strategies appropriate to clients with a range of problems
- Practical application of occupation focussed assessments and interventions
- Professional reasoning and ethical practice
- Engagement with literature and related evidence bases
- Risk assessment and risk management
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
You will engage in pre-session reading and research to help form the baseline for lectures, workshops/seminars on applied OT principles within a range of physical health conditions.
You will also be expected to participate in independent and group work and post session reading to consolidate and apply your understanding.
You will have the opportunity for practical skill development and appraisal of evidence to support decision making, in preparation for practice placements and future professional practice.
Other methods of learning may include lectures, seminars, tutorials, group work and collaborative peer learning tasks.
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 48 |
| Independent Study | 115.5 |
| Lecture | 24 |
| Total study time | 187.5 |
Resources & Reading list
Textbooks
M Curtin, M Egan, J Adams (2018). Occupational Therapy for people experiencing Illness, Injury or impairment. London: Elsevier.
D Pentland, S Kantartzis, M Giatsi Clausen & K Witemyre (2018). Occupational therapy and complexity: defining and describing practice. London: Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
Duncan, E. (ed.) (2021). Foundations for Practice in Occupational Therapy. Edinburgh: Elsevier.
McHugh Pendleton, H. and Schultz-Krohn, W., (eds). (2018). Pedretti‘s Occupational Therapy Practice Skills for Physical Dysfunction.. Missouri: Elsevier.
AA Wilcock, C Hocking (2015). An Occupational Perspective of Health. Slack Incorporated.
Linsley. P., Kane. R. (2022). Evidence-based Practice for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals. Sage.
Vining-Radomski. M., Tromly-Latham. C. A. (2014). Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction. Philadelphia: Lippincott and Wilkins.
M Curtin, M Molineux, J Supyk (Eds) (2010). Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction; Enabling Occupation. London: Elsevier.
L MacKenzie and G O'Toole (Eds) (2011). Occupational Analysis in Practice. Chichester: Wiley Blackwell.
Assessment
Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Case study
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback: You will receive verbal feedback from your peers, the module lead and other tutors during practical/online workshops.
- Final Assessment: No
- Group Work: No
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Practical examination | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Practical examination | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: External