MiOTA Fall Conference 2026

Name: Why did I even learn Models?: The Recipes Passed down to Us
Start: 2026-10-03T09:45:00-0500
End: 2026-10-03T10:45:00-0500

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Why did I even learn Models?: The Recipes Passed down to Us

Saturday October 3, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CDT

Mosel (50)

Although commonly regarded as uninteresting and/or useless by students and therapists alike (Additional-Match-422, 2024), this presentation explains the necessity that Models of Practice have in occupational therapy. We emphasize their importance in articulating occupational therapy’s unique contributions, supporting evidence-based practice, and acting as a platform for discussion (Hagedorn, 1993). Drawing an analogy between MOPs and recipes in the kitchen, our presentation makes the models’ role in practice more clear. The Occupational Therapy Practice Framework defines the domain (kitchen); the MOPs (recipes) structure practice; and the Frames of Reference (techniques) provide specific methods to create therapeutic outcomes (meals). We encourage the use and understanding of models, reinforcing the idea that models support, rather than replace, clinical reasoning and client-centered practice. Ultimately, we hope to stress the role that models serve to maintain our ability to best serve our clients and ensure occupational therapy’s future as a respected healthcare discipline.

References
Additional-Match-422. (2024) How often do you refer back to or use models or theories in practice? [Online forum post]. Reddit. https://www.reddit.com/r/OccupationalTherapy/comments/1avnjpt/how_often_do_you_refer_back_to_or_use_models_or/
Hagedorn, R. (1993). Models for practice in occupational therapy: Part 2, what use are they? British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 56(2), 59–62. https://doi.org/10.1177/030802269305600207
Occupational Therapy Practice Education Collaborative – Queensland (OTPEC-Q). (2016). Occupational therapy models of practice: Key concepts (Version 3). https://otpecq.group.uq.edu.au/files/2388/OT%20Models%20of%20practice%20KC%20v3%20FINAL.pdf
Wong, S. R., & Fisher, G. (2015). Comparing and Using Occupation-Focused Models. Occupational therapy in health care, 29(3), 297–315. https://doi.org/10.3109/07380577.2015.1010130
Yatczak, J. (2025). Introduction to theory in occupational therapy [Powerpoint slides]. Eastern Michigan University Canvas Page. https://emich.instructure.com/courses/93992/files/18391009?wrap= 1

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Jessica Lyseng

Student, Eastern Michigan University

Jessica Lyseng is in her second year of the combined BS+MSOT program at Eastern Michigan University. Jessica is originally from Homewood, IL and works at a youth homeless shelter nearby campus. She is finding the swing of things in her occupational therapy journey , and is very motivated... Read More →

Saturday October 3, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
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