The model of human occupation: understanding the worker who is injured or disabled

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Gary Kielhofner, | Brent Braveman, | Kathi Baron, | Gail Fisher, | Joy Hammel, | Mike Littleton,

Affiliations: Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA

Note: [] Also at Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden

Abstract: This paper discusses application of the model of human occupation to the worker with an injury or disability. Concepts from the model of human occupation (MOHO) are used to frame potential work-related strengths and weaknesses. Using MOHO as a framework to understand the worker with an injury or disability provides a more complete and holistic understanding of the many factors which can affect a worker. In particular, the model illuminates how factors of capacity, motivation, lifestyle, and environment inter-relate in determining a worker's success or failure. Implications for using the model to achieve a more effective work-related practice are discussed.

Journal: Work, vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 37-45, 1999