Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process, Fourth Edition (OTPF–4)

About the Book

Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process, Fourth Edition (OTPF–4) is a comprehensive professional resource that explains the fundamental concepts, scope, and practice process of occupational therapy. Published by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), this framework provides a shared foundation for understanding how occupational therapy supports people's ability to participate in meaningful everyday activities.

The book explores the profession's domain through key areas such as occupations, contexts, performance patterns, performance skills, and client factors. It also describes the occupational therapy process, including evaluation, intervention, and outcomes, helping readers understand how practitioners identify individual needs and develop appropriate approaches to support participation and well-being.

A central focus of the framework is the relationship between meaningful occupations and health, independence, and quality of life. It highlights how personal circumstances, environmental conditions, habits, routines, abilities, and individual goals influence a person's participation in daily activities.

Designed for occupational therapy students, practitioners, educators, and researchers, this fourth edition offers a common professional language and a structured reference for education, clinical reasoning, documentation, and professional practice. It is an important resource for understanding the role of occupational therapy in improving everyday functioning and supporting meaningful engagement in life.

About the Author

American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) is the national professional organisation representing occupational therapy practitioners and students in the United States. Founded in 1917, AOTA works to advance the profession, promote high-quality occupational therapy services, and support the health and well-being of individuals and communities.

Through professional resources, educational initiatives, research support, advocacy, and practice standards, AOTA helps occupational therapists strengthen their knowledge and improve the quality of care they provide. The organisation also plays an important role in developing professional frameworks and guidelines that support consistent, evidence-informed occupational therapy practice.

As the publishing organisation behind Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process, Fourth Edition (OTPF–4), AOTA brings together professional expertise and established occupational therapy principles to provide students, educators, researchers, and practitioners with an authoritative reference for understanding the profession's domain and process.