THEORETICAL BASIS OF T.O.

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

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General Module

Course Sheet

Course code:

TO11A8A

Academic Year of enrolment:

2022

Year of supply:

2022/2023

Type of Course:

Characterising

Degree:

Course of 1st Cycle Degree in OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Disciplinary Sector:

Neuropsychiatric and Rehabilitation Nursing

Is part of:

GENERAL BASIS OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY I

Location:

CHIETI

Credits:

Programme Year:

Professor and Collaborators:

PIERAMICO VALENTINA

Cycle:

First semester

Obligatory attendance:

Yes

Hours of classroom activity:

Individual study hours:

Prerequisites:

Nothing

Objectives

The teaching is part of the general objective of the study course to provide theoretical knowledge in the field of occupational science and occupational therapy, allowing the student to acquire translatable skills in the context of clinical practice, to promote health and well-being in users requiring the intervention of the occupational therapist; in light of the ICF classification and ONU convention for the person with disabilities.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
Learn about Occupational Therapy as a profession
Learn basic concepts and applications of Occupational Science
Learn different theoretical and clinical approaches required by the specific professional role focused on occupational performance
Acquire the skills necessary for setting up an occupational program

Autonomy of judgment
Construction of a professional identity
Set up an occupational program
Discern future prospects

Communication skills
Discuss different clinical cases on a theoretical and practical level

Contents

The course will deal with the theoretical foundations of occupational therapy, models in occupational therapy, the process of Occupational Therapy. It will present clinical cases following the basic theoretical framework and will initiate a reflection on future prospects. The aforementioned topics are aimed at achieving the expected learning outcomes.

Extended Syllabus

•Theoretical basis of occupational therapy for practice: doing in life; the activity (analysis/values); employment; occupational performance; autonomy/independence; the therapeutic and professional relationship; the team/patient/family.
•Models in Occupational Therapy: Model of Human Occupation (MOHO); Vivaio model (MOVI); Person-Environment-Occupation (PEO); Canadian Model of Occupational Performance (CMOP); Occupational Therapy Intervention Process Model (OTIPM).
•Occupational Therapy Process: introduction to observation/interview; introduction to evaluation (evaluation of body functions and structures, evaluation of employment areas, evaluation of performance contexts); introduction to the rehabilitation program; introduction to the rehabilitation project.
•Presentation of clinical cases following the basic theoretical framework: experimentation of the theory in the professional context.
•Future prospects: dreams, decisions and directions for occupational therapy in the millennium of occupation.

Recommended Bibliography

•Willard & Spackman (2008). Terapia Occupazionale decima edizione. Edizione italiana a cura di Angela Puglisi. Roma: Antonio Delfino Editore. [Part 1: Chap. 2.3. Part 3: Chap. 11. Part 4: Chap. 14, 15. Part 5: Chap. 16. Part 6: Chap. 17, 18. Part 7: Chap. 22,23,24,25. Part 8: Cap. 26.27. Part 12: Chap. 45, 46, 47].
•Julie Cunningham Piergrossi (2006). Essere nel fare Introduzione alla terapia occupazionale. Milano: Franco Angeli. [Chap. 1, 3, 4, 5]
•In-depth notes and scientific articles that will be provided during the course.

Teaching Methods

The teaching is divided into 20 hours of frontal teaching, which include a strong interactive component between teacher and students.

Evaluation methods

Verification of learning:

The oral exam is aimed at ascertaining the learning outcomes. The vote is expressed out of thirty.

Contacts/More Information

Reception hours will be agreed and provided during the course.

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

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