Occupational Therapy Exam 2
Types of settings in which OT practitioners are employed can be characterized
according to: - Answer-Administration, Levels
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Administration - Answer-Refers to the system's organization and management
Levels of care - Answer-Define the type of service and length of time a client receives
services
Areas of practice - Answer-Relate to the types of conditions that the setting serves
Public agencies - Answer-Are operated by federal, state or county governments
Private not-for-profit agencies - Answer-Receive special tax exemptions and typically
charge a fee for services and maintain a balanced budge to provide services
Private for profit agencies - Answer-Are owned and operated by individuals or group of
investors, these agencies are in business to make a profit
Acute care - Answer-A client at this level has a sudden and short-term need for services
and is typically seen in a hospital
Sub-acute care - Answer-At this level the client still needs care but does not require an
intensive level of specialized services
Long-term care - Answer-Serves clients who are medically stable but who have a
chronic condition requiring services over time, potentially throughout life
Health care practice areas may be grouped into: - Answer-Biological (medical),
Psychological, and Sociological
Biological focus settings: - Answer-Hospitals, clinics, home health agencies
Settings with a social emphasis: - Answer-Schools and special education, day
treatment, workshops
Settings with a psychological emphasis: - Answer-Institutions, community mental health
centers, supervised living (substance abuse programs, halfway houses, group homes,
assisted living facilities)
OT process can be divided into: - Answer-The evaluation, intervention and outcome
Evaluation process - Answer-Purpose is to find out what the client wants and needs,
and to identify those factors that support or hinder occupational performance
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