Participation in work: The necessity of addressing executive function deficits

摘要: Participation is a broad construct that occupational therapy uses to describe the satisfactory engagement in client’s chosen occupations and roles home, work, community environments [5]. so central practice of it one three overarching concepts used outcomes services OT Practice Framework-2nd Edition [2]. Working with clients help them participate their complex process argument can be made helping engage role as worker most complex. The complexity all interrelated factors associated work including goals expectations, constraints rehabilitation service delivery systems, dynamic nature contribute difficulty someone disability reintegrate back into workforce [25]. While aware this process, problem remains overall professionals have not been successful individuals disabilities return work. 2004 U.S. census data shows 44% people non-severe full time year-round 13% percent severe [32]. This trend has changed over time. In 1995, research showed despite best efforts majority Americans were working number constant since at least 1986 are even legislation place protect right spite fact an overwhelming desire [4]. It embrace there lot opportunity expand our ability workforce. To support fulfilling related goals, therapists must comprehensive toolbox knowledge, skills, measures will able address rehabilitation. Just like other areas practice, range internal, external, underlie performance participation. article review executive function, area extremely underrepresented therapist’s toolbox.