What framework is used by occupational therapists at The Ottawa Hospital?
Occupational therapists at The Ottawa Hospital use the Canadian Model of Occupational Performance as a framework for their practice. Occupational performance refers to the ability to choose, organize and satisfactorily perform meaningful activities that are culturally defined and age appropriate. Core values include looking after one’s self, enjoying life and contributing to the social and economic fabric of a community. The Canadian Model of Occupational Performance also proposes that there is a dynamic interaction between people, their occupations and the environments in which they live, work and play.
