Description
Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process (4th Edition)
Published by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
The definitive authority on occupational therapy practice, this 4th edition presents the *OTPF-4*—the profession’s current framework for guiding clinical reasoning and intervention planning. Adopted as the standard across U.S. OT programs and clinics, it aligns with the ICF (WHO’s International Classification of Functioning) and *DSM-5-TR*.
Key Updates in OTPF-4:
✔ Expanded Domain:
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Updated definitions of occupations, client factors, and performance patterns
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New emphasis on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI)
✔ Streamlined Process:
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Revised evaluation-intervention-outcomes cycle
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Telehealth integration guidelines
✔ Practical Tools:
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25+ clinical vignettes (pediatrics to geriatrics)
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Side-by-side OTPF-3/OTPF-4 comparison charts
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Documentation templates for Medicare/Medicaid
Critical Uses:
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NBCOT exam preparation
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Academic program accreditation (ACOTE)
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Clinic policy development
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Interprofessional collaboration
Why Rent?
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Save 50% vs. AOTA’s list price
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Temporary need for coursework or certification
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Highlight/key terms for exam study
Perfect For:
• OT/OTA students
• Fieldwork educators
• Practitioners implementing OTPF-4
• Rehabilitation administrators
