Occupational and Activity Analysis

271 Pages·2022·11.307 MB·English

by  Heather Thomas

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occupations and how an activity can be used therapeutically is essential. This text is a
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meaning ascribed to it by the people, groups, or communities engaging in it and how i
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• Chapters throughout the text have • Updated tables, boxes, and figures y
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• Updated educational standards set by management.
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• Appendices containing updated
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occupational and activity analysis forms.
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(ACOTE) for doctoral and master’s
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assistant programs. • Updated and added photos to help i
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Activity Analysis, Third Edition the perfect textbook for the occupational therapy or
occupational therapy assistant student, faculty, or clinician.
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Thomas, Heather, 1971- author.
Title: Occupational and activity analysis / Heather Thomas.
Other titles: Occupation-based activity analysis
Description: Third edition. | Thorofare, NJ : SLACK Incorporated, [2023] |
Preceded by Occupation-based activity analysis / Heather Thomas. Second
edition. 2015. | Includes bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2022023282 (print) | LCCN 2022023283 (ebook) | ISBN
9781630918903 (paperback) | ISBN 9781630918910 (epub) | ISBN
9781630918927 (pdf)
Subjects: MESH: Occupational Therapy--methods | Activities of Daily Living
| Psychomotor Performance | Treatment Outcome | BISAC: MEDICAL / Allied
Health Services / Occupational Therapy
Classification: LCC RM735.3 (print) | LCC RM735.3 (ebook) | NLM WB 555 |
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Dedication
So much of what we become is based on what we know is possible. My parents knew no limits to my future
and encouraged me through all of the adventures I have taken on, including the writing of this book. Thank
you for continually encouraging me and providing the occasional reminder to slow down. Your guidance has
brought me to where I am today.
Also, this book is dedicated to and written with great thanks to all occupational therapy students around
the globe. The future of our profession lies in your hands, and the future is bright.

Contents
Dedication .....................................................................................v
Acknowledgments .............................................................................. ix
About the Author .............................................................................. xi
Introduction .................................................................................. xiii
Chapter 1 What Is Occupational and Activity Analysis? ..........................................1
Chapter 2 Step 1: Determining What Is Being Analyzed .........................................15
Chapter 3 Step 2: Determining the Relevance and Importance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Chapter 4 Step 3: Determining Object, Space, and Social Demands ...............................71
Chapter 5 Step 4: Determining the Sequencing and Timing Demands .............................85
Chapter 6 Step 5: Determining Required Body Functions ........................................97
Chapter 7 Step 6: Determining Required Body Structures .......................................149
Chapter 8 Step 7: Determining Required Performance Skills ....................................173
Chapter 9 Occupational and Activity Analysis for
Evaluation, Intervention Planning, and Outcomes ....................................197
Appendix A Activity Analysis Form ...........................................................215
Appendix B Occupational Analysis Form .......................................................227
Appendix C Completed Activity Analysis Form .................................................239
Instructors: Occupational and Activity Analysis, Third Edition includes ancillary materials specifically available for faculty use,
including PowerPoint Slides. Please visit http://www.efacultylounge.com to obtain access.

Acknowledgments
It is through engagement in occupations, and watching others engage in occupations, that I have come to
truly understand the complexities of what we do every day. I would like to thank those who have given me a
window into their occupations and daily lives—a brief insight into how and why activities occur. For this oppor-
tunity, I especially thank the clients I have served over the years. Your patience and trust have allowed me to
learn about occupations beyond my own.