The rehabilitation process

Dimensions of Meaning in the Occupations of Daily Life

“…This is neither a random nor an alphabetical ordering (Suto, 2004), but a hierarchy that reflects the specific values and priorities of physically independent, employed theorists (Hammell, 2004a). Some disability theorists would argue that by prioritizing self-care and productive (economic) activities, occupational therapists act as agents of the state, actively perpetuating ideologies that denigrate those deemed dependent or unproductive (Hammell, 2004b). Indeed, categorizing the occupations of others is not a neutral enterprise but value-laden and inherently political: "The labels attached to activities establish and justify their social worth" (Devault, 1990, p.110).…”

“…This definition does not delimit occupation to three categories but subsequent statements in the same publication list the "purposes" of occupation as being self-care, productivity and leisure (CAOT, 2002,p.37). Some disability theorists would argue that by prioritizing self-care and productive (economic) activities, occupational therapists act as agents of the state, actively perpetuating ideologies that denigrate those deemed dependent or unproductive (Hammell, 2004b). Some disability theorists would argue that by prioritizing self-care and productive (economic) activities, occupational therapists act as agents of the state, actively perpetuating ideologies that denigrate those deemed dependent or unproductive (Hammell, 2004b).…”