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  #1 christenhopkins on 16 Aug 15

   

  In regards to every client receiving Occupational Therapy services across all settings, psychosocial dimensions of human performance are fundamental. OT bases a majority of its treatment on occupation-based activities and when an individual loses a valued occupation, it may adversely affect their sense of self which is influenced by their social, cultural, personal, psychological, and spiritual being.
  
  According to this article, there is no uniform definition of psychosocial but when utilized it typically refers to the psychological, cognitive, social, cultural and spiritual aspects of occupation. Psychosocial also has key concepts such as meaning, purpose, motivation, symbolic aspects of occupation, relationships, roles and unconscious dynamics of behavior. In regards to how individuals perform their daily occupations there are multiple aspects that influence their actions which include personality, temperament, energy and drive.
  
  While not all may understand the psychosocial aspects of OT, they have been grounded in the historical roots of the profession. The founders were considered a diverse group of professionals and became concerned that individuals were declining due to inactivity. This concern became a vision that the OT profession would be holistic, focusing on the mind-body interrelationship and the importance of staying active with individuals that had physical and psychological limitations. It was thought that each individual brought unique traits to their occupations, which prove to be personal, physical and psychological while being influenced by their cultural, social, environmental and political backgrounds.
  
  Education, training and competencies of OT's and OTA's include being prepared to address their clients' psychosocial concerns. ACOTE requires educational standards of psychosocial content which include human development, knowledge of sociocultural diversity factors and lifestyle choices that influence occupation. Education in OT programs provide education in therapeutic relationships, interviewing skills, administration of functional assessments, interpersonal and group dynamics, therapeutic group design and facilitation, program interventions in collaboration with clients, caregivers and families and health promotion and wellness through engagement in meaningful occupations. While this is the general curriculum within OT, those working within mental health practice will acquire more knowledge and skills in this area.
  
  In order to receive a referral to for OT services and individual must have a disruption in their ability to perform important and valued occupations which can often lead to emotional and psychological responses. Psychosocial factors are important to consider in every client because these responses may elicit things such as denial, anger, fear, hopelessness, loneliness, sadness, grief, anxiety, and even refusal of treatment.
  
  Overall, individuals that are referred to mental health professionals may require additional psychotherapy, medications, family therapy or vocational training, OT is also a vital resources for their psychosocial well-being when thinking of a holistic treatment.
  
  Ramsey, R. (2004). Psychosocial aspects of occupational therapy. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 58(6), 669-672. Retrieved from http://ovidsp.tx.ovid.com.proxy01.shawnee.edu/sp-3.16.0b/ovidweb.cgi?&S=LBKLFPKCIDDDPCKMNCKKDGOBKOKAAA00&Link+Set=jb.search.29%7c1%7csl_10.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In regards to every client receiving Occupational Therapy services across all settings, psychosocial dimensions of human performance are fundamental. OT bases a majority of its treatment on occupation-based activities and when an individual loses a valued occupation, it may adversely affect their sense of self which is influenced by their social, cultural, personal, psychological, and spiritual being. <br /> <br /> According to this article, there is no uniform definition of psychosocial but when utilized it typically refers to the psychological, cognitive, social, cultural and spiritual aspects of occupation. Psychosocial also has key concepts such as meaning, purpose, motivation, symbolic aspects of occupation, relationships, roles and unconscious dynamics of behavior. In regards to how individuals perform their daily occupations there are multiple aspects that influence their actions which include personality, temperament, energy and drive. <br /> <br /> While not all may understand the psychosocial aspects of OT, they have been grounded in the historical roots of the profession. The founders were considered a diverse group of professionals and became concerned that individuals were declining due to inactivity. This concern became a vision that the OT profession would be holistic, focusing on the mind-body interrelationship and the importance of staying active with individuals that had physical and psychological limitations. It was thought that each individual brought unique traits to their occupations, which prove to be personal, physical and psychological while being influenced by their cultural, social, environmental and political backgrounds. <br /> <br /> Education, training and competencies of OT's and OTA's include being prepared to address their clients' psychosocial concerns. ACOTE requires educational standards of psychosocial content which include human development, knowledge of sociocultural diversity factors and lifestyle choices that influence occupation. Education in OT programs provide education in therapeutic relationships, interviewing skills, administration of functional assessments, interpersonal and group dynamics, therapeutic group design and facilitation, program interventions in collaboration with clients, caregivers and families and health promotion and wellness through engagement in meaningful occupations. While this is the general curriculum within OT, those working within mental health practice will acquire more knowledge and skills in this area. <br /> <br /> In order to receive a referral to for OT services and individual must have a disruption in their ability to perform important and valued occupations which can often lead to emotional and psychological responses. Psychosocial factors are important to consider in every client because these responses may elicit things such as denial, anger, fear, hopelessness, loneliness, sadness, grief, anxiety, and even refusal of treatment. <br /> <br /> Overall, individuals that are referred to mental health professionals may require additional psychotherapy, medications, family therapy or vocational training, OT is also a vital resources for their psychosocial well-being when thinking of a holistic treatment. <br /> <br /> Ramsey, R. (2004). Psychosocial aspects of occupational therapy. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 58(6), 669-672. Retrieved from <a href="http://ovidsp.tx.ovid.com.proxy01.shawnee.edu/sp-3.16.0b/ovidweb.cgi?&S=LBKLFPKCIDDDPCKMNCKKDGOBKOKAAA00&Link+Set=jb.search.29%7c1%7csl_10" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ovidsp.tx.ovid.com.proxy01.shawnee.edu/sp-3.16.0b/ovidweb.cgi?&S=LBKLFPKCIDDDPCKMNCKKDGOBKOKAAA00&Link+Set=jb.search.29%7c1%7csl_10</a>.</div>

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