Model of Occupational Self Efficacy

The Model of Occupational Self Efficacy is a Model of Practice that works through a process of accepting the consequences and occupational limits that individuals may face after suffering a traumatic brain injury. It can be used with adolescents, adults, and the elderly in a hospital, home, or workplace.
The goal is to help alleviate any frustration, anger, and disappointment the client may experience in order to develop their self-efficacy beliefs.
This model is made up of four stages:
Stage 1: Strong Personal Belief in Functional Abilities
Client may feel frustrated, demotivated, and angry because they can no longer participate in their daily life functions.
The therapist will provide the client with opportunities for rehabilitation and resources.
Stage 2: Use of Self
Client may choose which opportunities they are specifically interested. They can then participate in the intervention process to increase their occupational participation.
Stage 3: Creation of Competency through Occupational Engagement
Client can improve knowledge of medical precautions, use of assistive devices, and work place adaption (with or without the help of a therapist).
Client's social network may also expand.
Stage 4: Capable Individual
Client can accept their condition and are able to motivate self to participate in roles (i.e. returning to work).

When using this model, an OT might assist in the use of new assistive devices, and they may measure the clients level of frustration and/or confidence.
According to this theory, "functional" could be viewed as an individual with a traumatic brain injury who is experiencing less frustration & anger and has a positive view of their capabilities which will produce effects.

Key Terms
traumatic brain injury: when a bump, blow, jolt, or other head injury causes damage to the brain
self-efficacy: the optimistic self-belief in our competence or chances of successfully accomplishing a task and producing a favorable outcome
occupational limits: the boundaries or restriction of an individual's ability in completing an activity/task that is meaningful to them

References: 
Traumatic Brain Injury | TBI | MedlinePlus. (2018, March 13). Retrieved April 05, 2018, from https://medlineplus.gov/traumaticbraininjury.html
Tsang, D. (2012). Model of Occupational Self Efficacy. Retrieved April 05, 2018, from http://ottheory.com/therapy-model/model-occupational-self-efficacy
What is Self-Efficacy? Bandura's 4 Sources of Efficacy Beliefs. (2017, April 08). Retrieved April 05, 2018, from http://positivepsychology.org.uk/self-efficacy-definition-bandura-meaning/
Tsang, D. (2012). Model of Occupational Self Efficacy. Retrieved April 05, 2018, from http://ottheory.com/therapy-model/model-occupational-self-efficacy
What is Self-Efficacy? Bandura's 4 Sources of Efficacy Beliefs. (2017, April 08). Retrieved April 05, 2018, from http://positivepsychology.org.uk/self-efficacy-definition-bandura-meaning/

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