What is the OTPF?

The OTPF (Occupational Therapy Practice Framework) is essentially the bible for occupational therapy practitioners. It describes the profession of OT, and can be used by OTs, OT students, or people outside of the field who would like to know more about OT. The OTPF addresses the domains (the "what") and processes (the "how") of occupational therapy. It also describes what occupations are- activities that are meaningful to an individual- and the different categories of occupations, which includes activities of daily living (ADLs), sleep and rest, play, and work. The OTPF also talks about factors which would affect a client's ability to do their usual occupations. This includes their physical body, their mental abilities, and the environment in which they are doing the occupation. This is just a brief overview of the OTPF, as it provides an in-depth description of the aspects of occupational therapy.