Citation

Lohman H, Royeen C. Am. J. Occup. Ther. 2002; 56(5): 527-537.

Affiliation

Department of Occupational Therapy, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska 68178, USA. hgold@creighton.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, American Occupational Therapy Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

12269507

Abstract

Using the clinical phenomenon of posttraumatic stress disorder related to traumatic hand injuries, this article conceptually explores the theoretical construct of neuro-occupation on the basis of these conditions. Neuro-occupation is an evolving concept that combines knowledge and understanding of occupation with knowledge and understanding of how the human brain functions in environmental context; thus, the concept is important to the core of occupational therapy practice. The first section of the article introduces the concept of neuro-occupation; the second provides an overview of posttraumatic stress disorder and traumatic hand injury. To help therapists better understand behavior seen in clinical settings, the third section presents key neuro-occupational processes pertaining to posttraumatic stress disorder, using clinical application examples. Finally, a query about the value of neuro-occupation as a developing theoretical construct is put forth.

Language: en