OTPF Explained

     Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, OTPF, is a document describing the scope and process of providing occupational therapy. This framework is a great tool for therapists and other healthcare professions to stay updated on procedures and expectations because it is amendable. It also provides a common language.
     OT is centered around helping clients participate in meaningful activities, and so the framework starts by categorizing all of the occupations. OTPF then makes different subcategories listing factors that affect ability to participate in occupations. Some examples are client factors, performance skills, performance patterns etc.
     After considering all of this information, it tells OTs how to approach practicing. What beliefs and theories are vital in providing optimal care and how to administer the therapy while maintaining professional interactions with clients and other professionals. Essentially, it states the responsibilities of an occupational therapist.