Table 2

Theoretical background informing practice

Theoretical backgroundn (%)
Conceptual models informing practice (n = 46)
Person environment occupation38 (82)
Model of human occupation35 (76)
Person environment occupation performance23 (50)
Canadian model of occupational performance & engagement20 (43)
Kawa model2 (4)
aOther2 (4)
Paradigms/philosophical approaches informing practice (n = 43)
Occupation focused42 (97)
Occupational justice22 (51)
Recovery9 (21)
bOther7 (16)
Frames of reference informing practice (n = 46)
Client centered/person centered45 (97)
Sensory integration33 (72)
Family centered23 (50)
Cognitive behavioural20 (43)
Biomechanical18 (39)
Rehabilitation15 (33)
Cognitive disability10 (22)
cOther6 (13)
Note(s):

aOther models: OCWFOT, OT model of creative ability; bother paradigms: quality of life, building capacity, positive behaviour, human rights; cother frames of reference: developmental, compensatory, universal design, social role valorisation

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