The Importance of Theory and Frame of Reference in Occupational Therapy

After reading the article titled "Putting OT Theory Into Action: Knowing and Applying Frames of Reference", I definitely got a better understanding of the importance of using frames of reference and how they are better used to benefit the client in the best ways possible. This article demonstrated how knowing when to apply a frame of reference and which models to use increase the occupational performance of the individual tremendously. There were two examples given on two very different case scenarios, but it was neat to see how when using the correct models and theories for occupational therapy they both improved their functions. Although their goals were very different, a common denominator with these two clients was looking at them from a holistic approach rather than simply just a single issue and then utilizing the appropriate frames of reference to better treat these clients. This article was definitely a good source of information as well as an excellent source as to clarifying and enforcing the importance of using frames of reference, models, and theories during the practice of occupational therapy.