Intro to Occupational Dysfunction
Occupational Dysfunction is a process. As Occupational Therapists, it is imperative that we understand the process of this dysfunction in the workplace and how we can intervene throughout this process.
We have developed a Model of Occupational Dysfunction (MOOD) not only to guide our own professional reasoning but also to assist our clients to understand how they can address and promote wellness and prevent dysfunction throughout the process
OTs have a unique and essential role in assisting both individual employees as well as employers and organisations to function effectively in the workplace. The IDA MOOD serves as a tool for OTs to to describe and plan our specialised interventions ensuring effective services to promote function in the occupational performance area of work