Exam 4: Frames of Reference

Question 1

what is a FOR?

Answer 1

• guide’s one’s intervention (what to do, how to evaluate, and complete treatment)
• essential part of EBP

Question 2

a FOR can also be called:

Answer 2

• model of practice
• guideline for practice
• conceptual practice model

Question 3

necessary parts for a FOR

Answer 3

• population
• continuum of dysfunction/ function
• theory regarding change
• principles
• role of the practitioner
• assessment instruments

Question 4

FORs (10)

Answer 4

• behavioral
• biomechanical
• cognitive-behavioral
• developmental
• motor control
• neurodevelopmental (NDT)
• perceptual motor training
• sensorimotor
• sensory integration
• KAWA model

Question 5

physical/ motor control/ motor learning function FOR (3)

Answer 5

• biomechanical
• neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT)
• motor control

Question 6

pediatric-focused guidelines for practice FOR (2)

Answer 6

• developmental
• sensory integration

Question 7

evaluating FOR

Answer 7

• analyze theory and principles guiding the FOR
• research effectiveness of eval and intervention techniques
• populations in which it has been used
• role of OT in studies
• current research to support FOR

Question 8

what if FOR does not work?

Answer 8

• reexamine principles, theory, role of OT
• select a new FOR; is this the correct one?
• try different intervention techniques within the FOR
• adjust your role
• reevaluate goals & client’s diagnosis
• revisit current literature
• is something else going on

Question 9

frames of reference help OT practitioners:

Answer 9

provide specific information on what to do in practice

Question 9

models of practice help OT practitioners:

Answer 9

organize their thoughts

Question 10

evidence based practice (EBP)

Answer 10

use of research study findings, client values and practitioner expertise during clinical reasoning to support the process of making wise practice decisions

Question 11

research based examples

Answer 11

• quantitative
• qualitative
• mixed method
• abstract
• full article

Question 12

non-peer-reviewed documents examples

Answer 12

• OT practice
• SIS quarterly newsletter
• weekly newsletters
• advance for occupational therapy practitioners

Question 13

OT practice examples

Answer 13

• helpful to practice
• not research based
• more treatment application
• hard copy in LRCs
• online: not as easy to find
• indexes

Question 14

OT advance examples

Answer 14

• online or hard copy
• very short