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Introduction
This essay is aimed at using occupational analysis to assess the observed performance
skills of a person in the video. The person in the video would be called Mel, for the purpose
of this video. Mel’s performance skills, demands of the task, effort involved, engagement,
knowledge, strength, as well as impediments will be analysed using an occupational
analysis framework. Fisher’s Performance Skills Analysis Framework (citation) was chosen
to evaluate some of Mel’s performance skills, specifically five motor, five process and three
social interaction skills, as observed in the video. Her anatomical range of movements,
muscles involved and cognition would be analysed. Occupational therapy assessments ---,
the importance of completing kinematic and performance skills analysis in occupational
therapy, and effects a named health problem can have on their occupational performance
would be discussed. In conclusion, a summary of the key points within the essay, and a
reflective log of what was learnt through reading, research and writing the assignment, will
be stated.
Define task
The word task can mean different things in different contexts. According to Creek
(2010), tasks can be defined as small, related steps, which are taken over a period of
time.
Define activity
Activity, as defined by (citation) is the final outcome of completing those small, related
steps. An example of an activity is asking a stroke patient to fill a small tub with pebbles
scattered on the table, while the task is picking up the pebbles and putting them in the
tub, which are steps required to perform the activity.
Define occupational analysis – it involves a break down of the task required to
complete an activity
, Occupational analysis is a review and breaking down of tasks involved when
performing an occupation and the knowledge and/or skills required to do them
(Mackenzie & O’Toole, 2011). Participating in an occupation that is meaningful gives
people a sense of fulfilment and identity (citation). This analysis helps Occupational
Therapists to carry out in-depth examination of an occupation, look at a patient as a
whole (RCOT 2022?) and not just focus on their impairment. Occupational analysis
guides Occupational therapists in making decisions towards setting safe, person-
centred goals for their patient (Mackenzie & O’Toole, 2011). For example, when
observing a stroke patient with loss of dexterity in their hands, try to pick up a pebble
and put it in a tub, an Occupational Therapist would assess the patient’s roles, routine,
and environment (citation) before analysing the smallest details of their performance,
such as coordination, finger movement, grasp, grip, knowledge of the task, strengths,
and the level of assistance the patient would require to perform that activity. The
outcome of this occupational analysis would determine if hand rehabilitation and brain
training exercises or equipment to create nerve impulses in that part of the body, would
be recommended by the Occupational Therapist, based on the patient’s goal
(McMillan & Carin-Levy 2012).
Introduction – check if still relevant…Furthermore, an assessment to be used for Mel
will be discussed, and some explanation given on the importance and effectiveness of
kinematic and performance skills analysis. This analysis would help in identifying and
highlighting possible limitations a person with a disability or impairment could face
when carrying out tasks within their environment.
Read brief to ensure that questions are answered in the correct order.
Explain the difference between task, activity and occupational analysis.
Activity differs from a task because it is involves time bound tasks, while tasks require
completion??? On the other hand, occupational analysis is the assessment or review
of these tasks and activities and the knowledge and/or skills required to complete them
(citation).
Read brief to ensure that questions are answered in the correct order.
Introduction
This essay is aimed at using occupational analysis to assess the observed performance
skills of a person in the video. The person in the video would be called Mel, for the purpose
of this video. Mel’s performance skills, demands of the task, effort involved, engagement,
knowledge, strength, as well as impediments will be analysed using an occupational
analysis framework. Fisher’s Performance Skills Analysis Framework (citation) was chosen
to evaluate some of Mel’s performance skills, specifically five motor, five process and three
social interaction skills, as observed in the video. Her anatomical range of movements,
muscles involved and cognition would be analysed. Occupational therapy assessments ---,
the importance of completing kinematic and performance skills analysis in occupational
therapy, and effects a named health problem can have on their occupational performance
would be discussed. In conclusion, a summary of the key points within the essay, and a
reflective log of what was learnt through reading, research and writing the assignment, will
be stated.
Define task
The word task can mean different things in different contexts. According to Creek
(2010), tasks can be defined as small, related steps, which are taken over a period of
time.
Define activity
Activity, as defined by (citation) is the final outcome of completing those small, related
steps. An example of an activity is asking a stroke patient to fill a small tub with pebbles
scattered on the table, while the task is picking up the pebbles and putting them in the
tub, which are steps required to perform the activity.
Define occupational analysis – it involves a break down of the task required to
complete an activity
, Occupational analysis is a review and breaking down of tasks involved when
performing an occupation and the knowledge and/or skills required to do them
(Mackenzie & O’Toole, 2011). Participating in an occupation that is meaningful gives
people a sense of fulfilment and identity (citation). This analysis helps Occupational
Therapists to carry out in-depth examination of an occupation, look at a patient as a
whole (RCOT 2022?) and not just focus on their impairment. Occupational analysis
guides Occupational therapists in making decisions towards setting safe, person-
centred goals for their patient (Mackenzie & O’Toole, 2011). For example, when
observing a stroke patient with loss of dexterity in their hands, try to pick up a pebble
and put it in a tub, an Occupational Therapist would assess the patient’s roles, routine,
and environment (citation) before analysing the smallest details of their performance,
such as coordination, finger movement, grasp, grip, knowledge of the task, strengths,
and the level of assistance the patient would require to perform that activity. The
outcome of this occupational analysis would determine if hand rehabilitation and brain
training exercises or equipment to create nerve impulses in that part of the body, would
be recommended by the Occupational Therapist, based on the patient’s goal
(McMillan & Carin-Levy 2012).
Introduction – check if still relevant…Furthermore, an assessment to be used for Mel
will be discussed, and some explanation given on the importance and effectiveness of
kinematic and performance skills analysis. This analysis would help in identifying and
highlighting possible limitations a person with a disability or impairment could face
when carrying out tasks within their environment.
Read brief to ensure that questions are answered in the correct order.
Explain the difference between task, activity and occupational analysis.
Activity differs from a task because it is involves time bound tasks, while tasks require
completion??? On the other hand, occupational analysis is the assessment or review
of these tasks and activities and the knowledge and/or skills required to complete them
(citation).
Read brief to ensure that questions are answered in the correct order.
