摘要：This study investigated United States (U.S.) occupational therapy (OT) practitioners’
perceived value and utilization of OT models in practice. In addition, this research
explored correlations that might impact practitioner value and choice of models as
related to entry-level OT educational program, practice setting, and frequency of model
utilization. The study utilized a cross-sectional research design. A convenience sample
of 219 OT practitioners completed an 18-question online survey capturing participant
demographics, perceived value, and utilization of models. Practitioners indicated they
used models (79.45%, n = 174) in practice with 77.63% (n = 170) reporting they
somewhat or strongly agreed that models were valuable to their practice. The greater
the practitioner’s perceived value of models, the more often the person used models in
practice (rs = .575, p <.001). Primary benefits of OT model use included guiding clinical
reasoning in treatment decisions and interventions (39.73%, n = 87), and assisting
practitioners in viewing the client in a holistic manner (37.44%, n = 82). The study
identified time constraints (29.68%, n = 65) as the primary barrier to use of models in
practice. Occupational therapy models are utilized and valued by the majority of
practicing U.S. OTs.
关键词：Occupational therapy models; occupational therapy model utilization; occupational therapy model education
