Aug 31, 2020 · The fourth edition of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process (hereinafter referred to as the OTPF–4), is an official document of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

The fourth edition of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process (hereinafter referred to as the OTPF–4), is an official document of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

The OTPF identifies a broad range of occupations categorized as activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), health management, rest and sleep, education, work, play, leisure, and social participation (Table 2).

Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process (4th Ed.) Quick Reference. Occupations: “everyday activities that people do as individuals, in families, and with communities to occupy time and bring meaning and purpose to life. Occupations include things that people need to, want to and are expected to do” (WFOT, 2012a, para.2)

The Domain and Process of Occupational Therapy is described in the 4th edition of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF -4).

Aug 31, 2021 · 4th Edition of the OT Practice Framework’s 8 categories of ADLs. (OTPF-4, AOTA, 2020) There are 8 categories of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). These are activities …

In reference to occupation, the OTPF 4 clearly defines the categories of occupations that OT would and should address: ADLs, IADLs, health management, rest and sleep, education, work, play, leisure and social participation.

A Activities of daily living (ADLs) Activities oriented toward taking care of one’s own body (adapted from Rogers & Holm, 1994, pp. 181–202). ADL also is referred to as basic activities of daily living (BADL) and personal activities of daily living (PADL).

Occupational performance is defined as the ability to carry out activities of daily life, including activities in the areas of occupation: activities of daily living (ADL) [also called basic activities of daily living (BADL) and personal activities of daily living (PADL)], instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), education, work, play ...

Mar 28, 2025 · OTPF–4 defines the core domains and processes of OT practice, aiding students and practitioners in delivering effective client-centered occupational therapy.