| occupational history |
A semistructured interview process used by occupational therapists to determine a person's roles, approach to tasks, and sense of identity.
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| occupational illness |
Any acute or chronic disorder associated with or caused by an individual's occupation. SEE: table; chronic lead poisoning.
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| occupational imbalance |
A configuration of activities within a person's lifestyle that does not meet physiological, psychological, or social needs in a manner that is healthful and satisfactory to the individual.
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| occupational performance |
A term used by occupational therapists to refer to a person's ability to perform the required activities, tasks, and roles of living.
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| occupational science |
The systematic study of human activity or occupation. Its goal is to understand how and why people select, organize, perform, and derive meaning from everyday occupations or pursuits.
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